Kansas AG sues to block Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach filed a lawsuit blocking President Biden's $138 billion student loan forgiveness program on Thursday.
Alaska Airlines passenger reunited with dog after airline ‘misstep’ loses pet during loading
A dog named Moose was found safe on Thursday morning after Alaska Airlines lost the pet while trying to load the dog onto a flight, the airline said.
One injured after Frontier Airlines plane evacuated over ‘strong odor’: report
Frontier Airlines says Flight 1759 from Charlotte to Orlando was canceled after a "strong odor was detected throughout the aircraft" and it was evacuated.
California bars required to offer drug testing devices for drinks this summer
About 2,400 bars and establishments across California will have to provide drug testing devices for sale or at no cost to patrons starting July 1, 2024.
Economic impact from Baltimore bridge collapse will be long-lasting, trade group warns
A trucking industry expert warned the economic damage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse are going to be significant and long lasting because of its importance to the area.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' life on Star Island: Exclusive Miami enclave billionaires, A-listers call home
Diddy's Star Island home was raided Monday as part of a Homeland Security investigation. The exclusive area is known for its celebrity clientele and extreme privacy.
Hershey's new Cadbury Bunny is a rescue raccoon from Florida
Louie, a Miami-based pet raccoon, was recently named the winner of the 2024 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts from The Hershey Company, defeating a cat named Loki in the final vote.
BJ's Wholesale to open more locations
Sam's Club and Costco rival BJ's Wholesale Club said it will open new locations in four states this year. Each will hire about 150 employees, according to the company.
Disney, Florida Gov. DeSantis-backed board reach settlement in lawsuit
Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board reached a settlement to end litigation between them, which will bring an end to a court battle that has lasted for nearly two years.
Chinese company buys European flying car technology: report
A technology behind a European designed flying car, known as AirCar, has been purchased by a Chinese firm called Hebei Jianxin Flying Car Technology Company for an undisclosed fee.
Mississippi hits BlackRock with cease and desist, threatens massive fine over ESG policies
The state of Mississippi is threatening to hit major financial asset manager BlackRock with a massive fine as part of a cease and desist order targeting the firm's ESG practices.
Baltimore bridge collapse shutters port indefinitely, impacting supply chain
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after the container ship Dali collided with it has prompted the closure of the Port of Baltimore for an indefinite period of time.
Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis
City officials in Baltimore approved a program that would sell vacant homes for just $1 to people willing to renovate the dilapidated homes.
8-year-old Houston girl 'violently sucked' into Hilton hotel pool pipe before death, lawsuit says
A young girl died on Saturday when she was suddenly and violently sucked into a large pipe inside a swimming pool at a Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Houston, her family claims in a lawsuit
California food chains laying off workers ahead of new minimum wage law
California fast-food chains are bracing for a new minimum wage law set to go into effect on April 1 by letting go of employees in recent weeks.
Trump bond break could foreshadow favorable treatment by appeals court
An appeals court decision to allow former President Donald Trump to pay only a fraction of his $454 million bond in the case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James could foreshadow a decision from the appeals court to reduce the judgment, some legal experts say.
Tennessee factory employing immigrant children young as 14 forced to pay out almost $2M: Labor Department
A factory in Tennessee that manufactures lawn mower parts has been forced to pay out just under $2 million after a Labor Department investigation found the company utilizing "oppressive child labor."
Ex-merchant marine captain warns there is 'no way of controlling' cargo ship with mechanical error
There's "no way of controlling" a cargo ship when a mechanical errors occurs, ex-merchant marine Cpt. Klaus Luhta weighs in on the Baltimore bridge collapse.
Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse: Fast facts about the Port of Baltimore
The Port of Baltimore is near the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed early Tuesday morning after the container ship Dali struck one of its support columns.
Baltimore bridge collapse to bring trade and traffic chaos
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to have major repercussions for trade and traffic, with cargo ships likely to be rerouted causing backlogs and price increases.



















