New York, California each lost $1T in assets as financial firms fled south
New York and California have lost $1 trillion apiece, thanks to the steady departure of big tech firms and Wall Street banks over the past several years.
Deadly Washington listeria outbreak linked to milkshakes sold at restaurant
The Washington Department of Health says three people have died after becoming infected with listeria bacteria found in milkshakes at a Tacoma restaurant.
Disneyland Resort closes early over Tropical Storm Hilary, Universal Studios Hollywood open Monday
Universal Studios Hollywood is open Monday after Disneyland Resorts closed early Sunday due to Tropical Storm Hilary making landfall and causing flooding
Flight cancellations mount as Tropical Storm Hilary bears down on West Coast, Southwest
Flight cancellations are mounting as Tropical Storm Hilary is bringing heavy rain and high winds to Southern California and Nevada that could cause catastrophic flooding.
California DMV requests Cruise to halve driverless car fleet after collision with firetruck in San Francisco
A day after one of its driverless taxis collided with a firetruck in a San Francisco intersection, autonomous vehicle operator Cruise agreed to a request from California state regulators to cut in half the number of vehicles it was operating in the city.
Maui wildfires: Uber, Spam, Airbnb to support displaced locals
Several companies are pulling together resources to help Hawaiians who have been displaced by harrowing wildfires. This includes donating supplies and raising money.
Michael Jackson sex abuse lawsuits previously dismissed can be revived, appeals court rules
Two men who accused Michael Jackson of abusing them when they were children will get their day in court, an appeals court ruled, overturning a lower court decision.
Hawaiian Electric investors hit by Maui wildfires
Hawaiian Electric is working to restore power to thousands of residents devastated by wildfires, as well as investor confidence with shares are near a 37-year low.
LA leaders announce regional retail crime task force following spate of viral flash mob robberies
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and law enforcement leaders from the area vowed to catch the retail thieves that are terrorizing stores and shoppers.
Maui entrepreneur who lost everything in wildfires: ‘We got blindsided’
Cole Millington built his hot sauce business in Lahaina, Hawaii, during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was working to scaling it up before the wildfires in West Maui destroyed everything he had.
Elon Musk says SpaceX using Starlink to aid Maui wildfire recovery
Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of SpaceX and Tesla, said Wednesday that the two companies are aiding relief efforts after the deadly Maui wildfires.
GoFundMe fundraisers for Maui wildfires draw over $30 million in contributions
GoFundMe fundraisers for the Maui wildfires have drawn over $30 million in contributions as of Wednesday, with people from all over the world donating.
Deadly Maui wildfires inflict multibillion-dollar blow to Hawaii’s economy
The wildfire that devastated the Maui town of Lahaina is projected to cost $3.5 billion to $7 billion in property damage and lost output, according to an estimate by Moody's Analytics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

















