Factbox-Utilities face increasing scrutiny in LA wildfires
NEW YORK (Reuters) – As multiple wildfires devour tens of thousands of acres across Los Angeles in what is expected to be the most costly natural disaster in U.S. history, the area’s electric utilities have come under increasing scrutiny.
Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses its open-door policy
If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something. Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a policy that invited everyone into its stores. A new code
Pink flame retardants are being used to slow California fires. What do we know about them?
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping more than water: Hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant ahead of the flames in a desperate effort to stop them before they destroy
Hurricane-force winds cause widespread damage in Alaska’s largest city
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Thousands of residents across Alaska’s largest city were still without power Monday, a day after a powerful storm brought hurricane-force winds that downed power lines, damaged trees, forced more than a dozen planes
US agencies warn of potential New Orleans copycat attack
By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Monday warned of a potential public safety threat from violent extremists who might try to copy the New Year’s
IAC CEO Joey Levin to step down as it spins off home services unit Angi
(Reuters) – IAC said on Monday longtime boss Joey Levin will step down as CEO after the spinoff of its majority stake in home services marketplace Angi as the media and internet company looks to focus on
Sandy Hook families reach settlement over Alex Jones’ bankruptcy
By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK (Reuters) – Families who have sued Alex Jones over his false claims about the Sandy Hook massacre have resolved their disputes on how to divide the bankrupt conspiracy theorist’s assets, clearing the
Sports-Los Angeles sports teams donate $8 million to wildfire relief efforts
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Twelve Los Angeles pro sports teams on Monday pledged to donate a combined $8 million to support victims of the Los Angeles wildfires and those fighting the blazes. Angel City
Virginia GOP Gov. Youngkin needs Democratic help to bolster his policy resume
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin urged a skeptical Democratic-controlled Legislature on Monday to work with him to roll back taxes and environmental laws in his administration’s final year in office. The term-limited governor’s
Ad wars begin in closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ad wars in the hotly contested race for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court are beginning. Republican-backed candidate Brad Schimel is launching a $1.1 million television ad buy statewide on Tuesday, marking the
