First congressional hearing on Maui wildfire to focus on island's sole electric provider and grid
Hawaii’s top public utility officials and the president of Hawaiian Electric are expected to testify in a congressional hearing about the role the electrical grid played in last month’s deadly Maui wildfire
2023-09-28 13:25
Delta is returning to the gate to tweak unpopular changes in its frequent-flyer program
Delta Air Lines wants a do-over for changes it recently announced in its frequent-flyer program
2023-09-28 09:21
Disney World government will give employees stipend after backlash for taking away park passes
Facing backlash, Walt Disney World’s governing district will pay a stipend to employees whose free passes and discounts to the theme park resort were eliminated under a policy made by a new district administrator and board members who are allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
2023-09-28 09:15
Rising poverty grips Argentina as runaway inflation takes its toll
Homeless shelters in Argentina's capital are seeing demand soar as more people are struggling to make ends meet amid an annual inflation rate above 100% that is pushing more people into poverty
2023-09-28 06:45
Mississippi activists ask to join water lawsuit and criticize Black judge's comments on race
Activists in Mississippi’s majority-Black capital city are trying to join a federal lawsuit against the city for violating standards for clean drinking water
2023-09-28 06:16
Reno casino expansion plan includes new arena that could be University of Nevada basketball home
The University of Nevada’s basketball team could have a new off-campus home by 2026 under an ambitious 10-year expansion plan that Reno’s largest hotel-casino has in the works
2023-09-28 05:29
Late-night TV shows announce their return after Hollywood writers strike ends
TV’s late-night hosts planned to return to their regular evening sketches and monologues as the flow of topical humor is set to return after five silent months due to the just-ended Hollywood writers strike
2023-09-28 04:56
What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained
With gridlock persisting in Washington, a government shutdown is looking more and more likely days ahead of this weekend's deadline
2023-09-28 04:51
Tech CEO killed in Baltimore remembered as dedicated, compassionate entrepreneur
Loved ones are remembering a slain Baltimore tech entrepreneur for her compassion and dedication to helping others
2023-09-28 04:28
University of the People founder and Arizona State professor win Yidan Prize for education work
Shai Reshef, president and founder of the online, tuition-free University of the People, and Arizona State professor and researcher Michelene Chi, who has developed a framework to improve how students learn, are the 2023 winners of The Yidan Prize, the biggest award in education
2023-09-28 02:46
Biden vetoes two Republican-led bills to undo protections for the prairie bird and northern bat
President Joe Biden has vetoed Republican-sponsored bills intended to undo federal protections for two endangered species that have seen their populations plummet over the years
2023-09-28 01:18
Plans for Poland's first nuclear power plant move ahead as US and Polish officials sign an agreement
Polish and U.S. officials have signed an agreement in Warsaw for the construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant
2023-09-28 00:26