Deadly Maui wildfires inflict multibillion-dollar blow to Hawaii’s economy
The wildfire that devastated the Maui town of Lahaina is projected to cost $3.5 billion to $7 billion in property damage and lost output, according to an estimate by Moody's Analytics.
Hawaiian Electric Co. facing class-action lawsuit over Maui fire
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Hawaiian Electric, alleging that the utility company kept power on despite warnings ahead of last week's deadly wildfires.
Texas sues Shell, claiming fire at Houston area facility damaged environment
The Texas attorney general's office filed a lawsuit against Shell, seeking over $1 million and alleging a fire at a facility near Houston damaged the environment.
Maui wedding photographer speaks out as wildfires leave local industry in question: 'Going to take years'
The catastrophic wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, have left wedding vendors and residents overall concerned about their futures and recovery as the blaze puts tourism in question.
Hawaiian Electric shares tumble as utility faces scrutiny amid deadly Maui wildfires
Hawaiian Electric is under scrutiny for not shutting off the power during a windstorm four days before racing wildfires swept through the Maui town of Lahaina.
Husband of US publishing exec who died in Italy vacation boating accident says it's 'impossible to comprehend'
The husband of Bloomsbury Publishing USA President Adrienne Vaughan has released a statement on behalf of her family, calling for Italy to investigate the fatal boat crash.
Tesla spontaneously catches fire, firefighters tag Elon Musk in social media post
A Tesla spontaneously caught fire while idle at a California auto-yard filled with luxury cars, according to authorities who responded to the scene last week.
Ukrainian refugees moving to North Dakota to work in oil fields
North Dakota is welcoming Ukrainian refugees seeking to work in the state and alleviate a workforce shortage through the Bakken Global Recruitment of Oilfield Workers program.
Publishing exec dies in bizarre vacation boating accident while skipper was intoxicated
Local authorities determined the speedboat's skipper tested positive for intoxication from drugs and alcohol, but the captain of the sailing ship Tortuga tested negative.
Frontier Airlines had the most involuntary flight 'bumping' from January to March
Frontier Airlines ranked as the U.S. carrier that involuntarily bumped the most passengers between January and March, according to a Department of Transportation report.
Ford announces F-150 production restart
Ford’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center is up after a six-week break in production to expand and retool the plant for increased manufacturing capacity of the F-150 Lightning.
California agency investigating privacy policies of auto manufacturers
The California Privacy Protection Agency’s (CPPA) Enforcement Division is reviewing the data privacy practices of connected vehicle (CV) manufacturers and related CV technologies.
Holiday travel: Is now the time to book airline tickets?
Travel experts are suggesting people start planning for the 2023 winter holiday season now. Although, it's still not the best time to book airfare.
Gas prices may spike as much as 10 to 25 cents this week in some states
Temps are soaring across the nation, challenging refineries, while the price of oil is rising. The combination may result in higher prices in the middle of the summer travel season.
Lyft open to selling bike, scooter business
Lyft said Monday it might sell or find a strategic partner for its bikes and scooters unit as the ridesharing company races Uber for more share of the market.
Montana train derailment causes consumer product spill, no injuries
No one was injured by a train derailment in Montana on Friday afternoon, although consumer products were spilled. Eleven train cars were derailment near the Milk River.
Musk mulling more price cuts for Tesla models
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is considering lowering the cost of Tesla vehicles as the company puts an emphasis on sales over profits, in hopes the self-driving software will boost margins.
US safety regulator launches probe into fatal Tesla crash
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is opening an investigation into a deadly crash involving a 2018 Tesla Model 3 in California.
Fire breaks out at Dow's Louisiana chemical facility
An explosion at Dow's Plaquemine, Louisiana, chemical facility caused a fire to break out. Officials are looking into the cause of the explosion.
Ford cuts prices on F-150 Lightning truck
Ford is lowering the price of its F-150 Lightning as plant capacity picks up, the cost of raw materials for batteries falls, and internal efforts are employed to scale production.



















