Potomac River sewage spill after January pipe collapse raises worries past DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — The January collapse of a pipe as wide as a car dumped so much sewage…
In time of Iran war, Americans unite in aggravation over gasoline prices
DE SOTO, Iowa (AP) — Standing alongside his son’s Ford pickup truck at a central Iowa gas station…
Dark days loom for New Yorkers as climate law promises blackouts, cost hikes
Gov. Hochul has spent much of her 4 ¹/₂ years in office facing a time bomb left by her…
Paris Hilton ups support for women-owned businesses after disasters
The pop culture star, advocate and entrepreneur Paris Hilton launched an initiative Monday to support female small-business owners…
Legal fight over SpaceX beach closures hits Texas Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court pondered how far the state can go in limiting access to a public beach…
SK Battery America Inc. lays off 958 workers at Georgia plant
ATLANTA (AP) — Battery company SK Battery America Inc. laid off nearly 1,000 workers at a manufacturing plant…
Beyond Meat rebrands as Beyond and looks to other plant-based products
Beyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers,…
Los Angeles, Bay Area voters will decide whether to hike already high sales taxes | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
This year California voters will choose a new governor, fill other statewide offices, elect 100 state legislators and…
LA Mayor Karen Bass deflects blame, adds insult to injury for wildfire victims | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
The wildfires that swept through Los Angeles 13 months ago destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, with almost…
Crocodile caught in an Australian creek far from its tropical habitat
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Stephanie Kirsop didn’t believe her son when he phoned to say a crocodile was…