New York governor blocks discharge of radioactive water into Hudson River from closed nuclear plant
A measure to block discharges of radioactive water into the Hudson River as part of the Indian Point nuclear plant’s decommissioning has been signed into law by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul
2023-08-19 02:57
FEMA has paid out more than $5.6 million to Maui survivors, a figure expected to grow significantly
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Friday it has approved more than $5.6 million in assistance to nearly 2,000 households in Maui so far as the federal government tries to help survivors of the devastating wildfires
2023-08-19 02:57
North Carolina laws curtailing transgender rights prompt less backlash than 2016 'bathroom bill'
North Carolina was ground zero in the nationwide fight over transgender rights with the passage of its 2016 “bathroom bill.”
2023-08-19 02:25
San Francisco launches driverless bus service following robotaxi expansion
San Francisco has launched an autonomous shuttle service less than a week after regulators approved the expansion of robotaxis despite traffic and safety concerns
2023-08-19 02:21
The US is requiring new inspections of some jet engines, another setback for Pratt & Whitney
U.S. regulators are requiring immediate inspections of engines on some Airbus jets
2023-08-19 01:50
Florida ethics commission chair can't work simultaneously for Disney World governing district
The new administrator of Walt Disney World’s governing district can’t continue to work in his new job and be chair of Florida’s ethics commission at the same time
2023-08-19 01:45
Senior-Living Operator Files for Bankruptcy Due to Pandemic
A senior-living company filed for bankruptcy this week after it exhausted an emergency loan, the latest to falter
2023-08-19 00:23
Japan's nuclear plants are short of storage for spent fuel. A remote town could have the solution
A Japanese town says it has agreed to a geological study to determine its suitability as an interim storage site for spent nuclear fuel
2023-08-19 00:19
Activist investor Starboard takes stake in Outback Steakhouse owner Bloomin' Brands
Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a nearly 10% stake in Bloomin’ Brands, the parent company of restaurant chain Outback Steakhouse
2023-08-19 00:19
In Hawaii, concerns over 'climate gentrification' rise after devastating Maui fires
The fires that broke out on Maui last week have exacerbated Hawaii’s housing crisis as more than 3,000 buildings in Lahaina were damaged or destroyed, leaving many wondering if homeowners can afford to rebuild
2023-08-19 00:00
Ex-wife charged in ambush-style killing of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan
The ex-wife of a Microsoft executive who was gunned down in front of his young daughter has been charged with first-degree murder
2023-08-18 23:27
Jeremy Grantham Says Fed Is Kidding Itself on Avoiding a Recession
The slow-moving influence of rising interest rates will end up torpedoing the economy, dashing Federal Reserve expectations that
2023-08-18 23:25