Nevada prison to help inmates reintegrate into society
Reintegrating into society after prison can be difficult. The Vocational Village at the Southern Desert Correctional Center in Nevada is hoping to change that.
NYCB takes more action as CEO works a new business plan
New York Community Bank's incoming CEO said Thursday he's planning to present a new business plan in late April after NYCB got a $1 billion lifeline from investors.
Mike Rowe details 'unintended consequences' from CA's $20 minimum wage: 'Bad look for the governor, Panera'
Creating political controversy over wages is a "bad look," according to "How America Works" host Mike Rowe, who warns the recent Panera debate is a step towards kiosks replacing low-wage workers.
Alaska Airlines plane returns to Portland airport after passengers smell 'odor' in cabin
Alaska Airlines Flight 646 from Portland to Phoenix turned around shortly after takeoff when passengers detected an "odor" in the cabin, officials said.
Flames seen shooting from engine of United Airlines flight before emergency landing
A United Airlines flight from Texas to Florida had to be turned around due to an engine fire that was caught on camera, the airline confirmed.
Federal judge orders minority-business agency to service White people too
U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman has blocked the Minority Business Development Agency from only offering services to minority-owned businesses, ruling race-conscious policies are unconstitutional.
Winning $2M Mega Millions ticket sold in California, jackpot swells to $687M
A California resident won a $2.1 million lottery prize in the latest Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday. The jackpot has climbed to an estimated $687 million.
Salesforce's CEO Marc Benioff sends Hawaii hospitals a $150M gift
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is giving hospitals in the Aloha State a hefty donation of $150 million. Hawai'i Pacific Health and Hilo Medical Center are the recipients.
How to make the most of Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan rewards program
Alaska Airlines' rewards program, known as the Mileage Plan, offers members multiple status tiers and many ways to save money and earn miles with them and their global partners.
Las Vegas hot spot customer considering lawsuit after alleged scorpion sting in painful place
A California man and his lawyer are publicizing an alleged incident at a Las Vegas resort in December 2023 involving a scorpion sting in a hotel room.
EVs may make air dirtier than gas-powered cars as California pushes new mandates: study
Electric vehicle mandates like what California has proposed by seeking to ban sales of new gas-powered cars in 2035 may undercut green goals, an environmental lawyer warns.
Kentucky man pays off mortgage with 6-figure lottery win: 'I actually started crying'
Valley Station, Kentucky, resident Charles Stallard won $150,000 from a scratch-off game in February. He immediately used the money to pay off his mortgage and fix his boat.
California GOP calls for investigation into Newsom’s ties to Panera franchisee exempt from minimum wage law
GOP lawmakers are calling on the Attorney General to investigate Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ties to a Panera Bread franchisee and the restaurant’s exemption from the state’s minimum wage.
Blue collar town rocked as nation's oldest gun manufacturer flees for red state: 'Can't erase history'
Remington, America's oldest gun manufacturer, is closing its doors in New York after more than 200 years in the state, moving to Georgia.
Royal Caribbean worker accused of placing hidden camera in family cabin's bathroom
A Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas cruise ship worker has been fired after being accused of placing a hidden camera inside a cabin bathroom.
Mississippi, Kansas, other top states where you can comfortably save money
Mississippi, Kentucky, Kansas and other states require less than $50,000 annually to make a living wage. States like Hawaii and New York require over $100,000.
New Jersey diner auctions off booth from 'The Sopranos' finale: 'The time has come'
Holsten's, an ice cream parlor in Bloomfield, New Jersey, is auctioning off the iconic booth that was featured in the last scene of the HBO show "The Sopranos."
Helium discovered in Minnesota as US supplies dwindle
A Canadian-based company discovered a potential helium reservoir deep beneath Minnesota's Iron Range last month as U.S. supplies of the gas fall.
Former NYU, Yale official pleads guilty to stealing money meant for equity programs
Cindy Tappe, former finance director for NYU's Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and Transformation of Schools, pleaded guilty to stealing millions.
Boeing, Alaska Airlines hit with $1B lawsuit filed by 3 Flight 1282 passengers
Three passengers who were on the Alaska Airlines MAX 9 jet that made an emergency landing in January after a door plug flew off are suing Boeing and Alaska Airlines for $1 billion.



















