Videos put scrutiny on downed power lines as possible cause of deadly Maui wildfires
Videos showing downed power lines apparently sparking some of the early blazes in the Maui wildfires have become key evidence in the search for a cause
2023-08-16 03:23
A study of fracking's links to health issues will be released by Pennsylvania researchers
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are preparing to release findings from taxpayer-financed studies on possible links between the natural gas industry and pediatric cancer, asthma and poor birth outcomes
2023-08-16 01:59
WeWork sounds the alarm, prompting speculation around the company's future
WeWork said last week there was “substantial doubt” about its ability to stay in business, prompting speculation around the future of the troubled workspace-sharing company
2023-08-16 01:23
Going to college? Here's what you should know about student loans
If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education
2023-08-16 00:57
US-focused Opera News, to cease publication in November after 87 years
Opera News will print its final issue in November and be incorporated into Britain-based Opera magazine
2023-08-16 00:50
HP fails to derail claims that it bricks scanners on multifunction printers when ink runs low
HP Inc. has failed to shunt aside claims in a lawsuit that it disables scanners and other functions on its multifunction printers whenever the ink runs low
2023-08-16 00:25
UAW to vote on strike authorization next week as president says talks with Detroit 3 moving slowly
About 146,000 members of the United Auto Workers union will vote next week on authorizing their leaders to call strikes against the Detroit automakers
2023-08-16 00:15
US universities launch partnership to elevate free speech to counter threats to democracy
The presidents of 13 universities are elevating free speech on their campuses this academic year, as part of a new nonprofit initiative announced Tuesday
2023-08-15 23:48
Trial to begin for 2 white Mississippi men charged with shooting at Black FedEx driver
A trial is set to begin for two white men in Mississippi who are accused of chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver who had dropped off a package at a home
2023-08-15 23:25
Texas sues Shell over May fire at Houston-area petrochemical plant
Texas is suing Shell, alleging a fire at the oil giant's Houston-area petrochemical plant damaged the environment
2023-08-15 22:56
Russia's ruble has tumbled. What does it mean for the wartime economy?
The Russian ruble has fallen a long way in recent months, and the country's central bank is stepping in to halt the slide
2023-08-15 21:26
Retail sales rise 0.7% in July from June as inflation continues to ease
Americans increased their spending last month as inflation continued to ease on eggs, electronics, used cars and other items, and the job market remains healthy
2023-08-15 21:00