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Hawaiian Electric's stock surged by more than 44% during Monday's trading session as the utility released an update on its response to the deadly Maui wildfires and pushed back on a lawsuit.

Stores lost an estimated $86.6 billion to retail theft in 2022, and projections indicate that retail theft may cost stores over $115 billion by 2025.

The popularity of pumpkin spice has exploded in recent years, especially as an ingredient in coffee. Now, it can be found in foods like donuts, muffins and even goldfish crackers.

Maui County sued Hawaiian Electric Company on Thursday, alleging the utility negligently failed to cut off power during a period of high winds and dry conditions that fueled a deadly wildfire.

Oregon's second-largest city could soon be without a hospital following an announcement by PeaceHealth that it plans to close Eugene's Sacred Heart Medical Center, University District.

Uber says drivers in California using its ride-hailing service will now have to be at least 25 years old in a move aimed at reducing the growth of insurance costs.

BlackRock, which manages trillions of dollars in investments worldwide, turned down the vast majority of climate and social proposals it faced during the most recent voting season.

Most of the country is experiencing record-breaking heat this summer, leaving people who live in those areas feeling trapped and looking for ways to afford their energy bills.

The Livermore Police Department in California warned residents that tech-savvy thieves are searching for active Bluetooth devices that are left in cars as a rising "crime trend."

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.

The Washington Department of Health says three people have died after becoming infected with listeria bacteria found in milkshakes at a Tacoma restaurant.

Universal Studios Hollywood is open Monday after Disneyland Resorts closed early Sunday due to Tropical Storm Hilary making landfall and causing flooding

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.

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.

Several companies are pulling together resources to help Hawaiians who have been displaced by harrowing wildfires. This includes donating supplies and raising money.

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 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.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and law enforcement leaders from the area vowed to catch the retail thieves that are terrorizing stores and shoppers.

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, the billionaire founder of SpaceX and Tesla, said Wednesday that the two companies are aiding relief efforts after the deadly Maui wildfires.