Mississippi governor on 'challenging' Ida recovery
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves explained the issues his state is facing in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, stressing that it has been a “a challenging time.”
Lithium fuels hopes for revival on California’s largest lake
Demand for electric vehicles has shifted investments into high gear to extract lithium from geothermal brine, salty water that has been overlooked and pumped back underground since the region’s first geothermal plant opened in 1982.
Freight train in Texas smashes through semi-truck hauling wind turbine blade, video shows
A freight train barreled through a semi-truck that was carrying what appeared to be a piece of a wind turbine as the 18-wheeler drove over the tracks at a rail crossing in Texas on Sunday.
More than 90 percent of Gulf oil production 'shut in' ahead of Hurricane Ida, agency says
The top environmental oversight agency in the U.S. activated its hurricane response team Saturday and is monitoring all offshore oil and gas operations as the Gulf States prepare for Hurricane Ida.
Afghanistan evacuation effort sparks bottleneck at Dulles Airport
The Pentagon effort to use U.S. airlines to ease crowded conditions at overseas military bases is creating a new bottleneck at Dulles International Airport, where planes carrying Afghan refugees are stacking up on the tarmac as officials take up to 10 hours to process passengers before they can depart.
TSA extends mask mandate at least into January
The Transportation Security Administration is set to extend its mask mandate for all trains, planes, and buses through at least Jan. 18, 2022, a spokesperson told Fox News.
Biden EPA to block common crop pesticide citing potential health hazards
The Biden administration's Environmental Protection Agency is set to prohibit the use of commonly used pesticide chlorpyrifos, reversing another decision by the Trump administration.
Consumers could see prices rise as Western droughts worsen
California farmers say they're struggling as drought conditions continue to worsen on the West coast. Consumers could soon see prices rise and the supply of produce could be impacted.
CSX profit more than doubled as railroad hauled 27% more
CSX railroad's second-quarter profit more than doubled as the economy continued to rebound from the depths of the coronavirus pandemic and it hauled 27% more freight than a year ago.
First-time boaters lead boat sales boom
More boaters than ever are hitting the water this summer, and the demand is being propelled by first-time boat owners.
Tribe becomes key water player with drought aid to Arizona
For thousands of years, an Arizona tribe relied on the Colorado River's natural flooding patterns to farm. Later, it hand-dug ditches and canals to route water to fields.
Surfside condo collapse: Biden says federal government may cover 100% of search expenses for next 30 days
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrived in Florida one week after the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo complex. The president met with rescue workers and local leadership as they continue searching the rubble for survivors.
Gov. DeSantis says Miami collapse rescue efforts will receive private financial support
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has confirmed that the search and rescue efforts at the Miami Surfside building collapse site will receive private funding in addition to FEMA.
Florida Gov. DeSantis provides updates on Miami building collapse
DeSantis calls for a timely investigation into the cause of the collapse and provided ways to support those impacted.
Archer Aviation unveils electric air taxi for launch in 2024
Archer Aviation on Thursday unveiled its first-ever electric air taxi and demonstrated how the aircraft will operate with a virtual reality flight.
Used car and truck prices soar by most on record
Used car and truck prices in April surged by the most since recordkeeping began in 1953 amid a surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Melinda Gates divorce stocks: AutoNation to Mexican Coca-Cola
Melinda Gates now has a stock portfolio of familiar names ranging from soft drinks, media and rail transportation.
RV sales hit record as pandemic fuels road trips
Recreational vehicles are hitting the roads at a pace never seen before as the COVID-19 pandemic has driven more Americans to explore the country.
Canadian National makes $30B topping bid for Kansas City Southern
Kansas City Southern is a hot commodity as two major railways set up a bidding war.
Yellen taps Obama veteran to lead new Treasury role focused on climate change
The Treasury Department on Monday established a brand new "climate hub" that's tasked with bringing the "full force" of the department to tackle potential financial system risks posed by climate change, including leveraging tax incentives to reduce carbon emissions.



















