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.
San Francisco robotaxis cause traffic 'fiasco' day after expansion approved
Just a day after California regulators approved a controversial plan allowing robotaxis to operate in San Franciscio at all hours, a group of the autonomous vehicles jammed traffic.
White House issues guidelines to boost use of US-made goods in government-funded infrastructure projects
The White House released definitive guidelines on bolstering the utilization of domestically produced goods in infrastructure projects funded by the government.
Dozens of Chicago-area gas stations forced to slash hours over crime surge
Hammond, Indiana, is requiring its gas stations to close overnight in response to violent crime at night.
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.
'Crazy plane lady' kicks off comeback after viral American Airlines meltdown
Dallas marketing executive Tiffany Gomas refuses to be canceled and she has bounced back after embarrassing American Airlines "not real" meltdown went viral.
Legal pursuits of Trump come at high cost for taxpayers, former president's PAC 'Save America': report
Former President Trump's PAC "Save America" has spent more than $20 million in legal fees since the start of 2023, while special counsel investigations have cost taxpayers over $13 million since 2020.
Financial services firm pledges $1M direct donation to Hawaii wildfire recovery
Jefferies Financial Group pledged Monday to help Hawaiian wildfire humanitarian assistance by making charitable donations. The wildfires have led to at least 96 deaths.
DeSantis calls on Disney to drop lawsuit against him, warns company it is 'going to lose'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has re-upped his call for Disney to drop its lawsuit against him and other Florida officials, warning the entertainment giant it is "going to lose."
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.
Montana judge sides with youth activists in landmark climate change case
A Montana judge has sided with youth climate activists in a landmark case that argued their constitutional rights were violated by state agencies' disregard for the environment.
Rep Kiley says San Francisco crime is 'so out of control' that employees are instructed not to drive to work
GOP California Rep. Kevin Kiley sharply criticized San Francisco and its incessant crime after a federal memo urged employees to work from home.
'Crazy plane lady' Tiffany Gomas breaks silence during teary apology: 'We all have our bad moments'
Tiffany Gomas, who has been called the "crazy plane lady" for swearing at passengers and urging crew to let her off the plane, issued an apology video over her actions.
Texas woman sneaked through security after American Airlines meltdown: police docs
DFW Police said an American Airlines passenger who launched into a public meltdown on the tarmac returned to the secure side of the airport after being kicked out.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez offer $100 million to Maui recovery effort
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, are donating $100 million to create a relief fund for those affected by Maui wildfires.
Pennsylvania theme park opening largest 'Sesame Street' store in the country
Philadelphia-area theme park Sesame Place is adding a giant gift shop outside its gates, which will serve as its flagship store, and the largest "Sesame Street"-themed store in the country.
Walgreens worker assaulted after intervening in a shoplifting situation, police say
A Walgreens employee has been assaulted in Independence, Missouri, after trying to prevent shoplifting at one of the drug chain’s stores, police say.
Michigan woman finds more than greens in packaged spinach: 'Thank God I didn't eat the frog'
A Michigan woman discovered more than just veggies in packaged spinach from her local Meijer store. The bag had a live frog inside, according to Fox 2 Detroit.
San Francisco robotaxi expansion approved by California Public Utilities Commission despite safety concerns
Cruise and Waymo were approved by the California Public Utilities Commission to operate robotaxis in San Francisco without restriction despite safety concerns from city leaders.


















