Airbnb offers Southern California wildfire victims temporary housing
Airbnb said Wednesday that it is teaming up with 211 LA on a free temporary housing initiative in response to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
California wildfires could cost insurers $20B, highest in state’s history
An analysis by JPMorgan estimates that the insured losses from the Southern California wildfires could exceed $20 billion and push overall economic losses to $50 billion.
Photos capture wildfires scorching Southern California homes, businesses
Photos captured the multiple wildfires that Southern California firefighters have been battling. Four fires raging in Los Angeles County remained 0% contained as of midday Wednesday.
California wildfires prompt scrutiny of federal, state rules hampering mitigation efforts
The devastating wind-driven wildfires impacting Southern California have prompted some to criticize federal and state rules that impede mitigation efforts.
Los Angeles mayor slashed fire budget last year, prioritized homeless population
Los Angeles slashed its fire department's budget last year while prioritizing spending for its homeless population, a move that has fallen under scrutiny as wildfires rage.
Passenger in Waymo self-driving car gets stuck circling parking lot while trying to make flight
A video posted by a Waymo passenger shows the autonomous car he rode in going in circles in an Arizona parking lot while he tried to get to the airport.
2 dead bodies discovered in landing gear of JetBlue plane
The bodies of two people were found inside the landing gear of a JetBlue plane that landed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Monday, the airline said.
Tens of thousands of Amazon workers return to in-person work in Washington
Tens of thousands of more vehicles hit the road in the Seattle metro area on Monday after Amazon workers had to return to the office for the first full week in years.
The Athletic staff seeks to unionize with The NewsGuild of New York, asks the NYT to recognize membership
The Athletic is asking New York Times management to recognize their editorial staff as part of The Times Guild.
LA vegan restaurant that started serving meat closes after 14 years
A Los Angeles restaurant that was once a staple for vegans closed its doors after 14 years in business, the business announced on social media.
Seattle waffle shop owner shutters business amid new $20 minimum wage: 'I’ve cried every day’
A business owner in West Seattle lamented that the closure of her business due to the rising minimum wage means the loss of a place where locals could safely gather.
Victor Davis Hanson explains how recent FBI statements regarding the New Orleans attack are a ‘reflection’ of ‘indoctrination.’
Hoover Institute senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson talks about the FBI’s handing of the New Orleans attack and more on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Cybertruck explosion: How Tesla charging stations, license plate readers aided law enforcement
License plate reading technology and cameras at Tesla charging stations helped law enforcement officials trace the path of the Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas.
FBI focuses too much on ‘right-wing extremism’ says former FBI agent
Former assistant FBI director Chris Swecker gives his take on the FBI’s handling of terrorism threats domestically and globally amid ongoing investigations in the New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion on ‘The Evening Edit.’
'Deeply saddened': Ford CEO Jim Farley on Bourbon Street attack
Ford CEO Jim Farley reacted Wednesday to the terror attack in New Orleans. The terror attack occurred early Wednesday morning, when a man hurtled a rented Ford truck down Bourbon Street.
Fumes in cockpit forces Hawaiian-bound flight to return to Seattle
A Hawaiian-bound flight was forced to return to Seattle after reports of fumes coming out of the cockpit shortly after taking off.
Disney looking to entice guests by offering free summer vacation packages perk
Disney announced a new summer promotion on Monday that will likely get the attention of families wanting to visit the parks in Orlando while school is out.
Dozens of luxury high-rise buildings in South Florida are sinking
Miami’s barrier islands are home to swathes of tall luxury buildings, and, according to a study recently published in Earth and Space Science, about three dozen are sinking.
DC pizza shop owner calls for unity after facing backlash from locals for congratulating Trump
The owner of a D.C. pizzeria faced backlash from locals after congratulating President-elect Trump on his election victory, but said she believed most Americans want unity.
The Trump Organization eyes deal to convert DC Waldorf-Astoria back into Trump International Hotel: report
The Trump Organization is eying a potential deal to reclaim the Old Post Office building in Washington, D.C., from the Waldorf-Astoria brand.



















