Famous author Leigh Bardugo reaches 8-figure deal with Macmillan Publishers
Leigh Bardugo, the author of "Shadow and Bone," reached an eight-figure deal with Macmillan Publishers. The books will comprise a "variety of formats, age categories, and genres."
Feds suspect Tesla was using automated driving system in fatal firetruck crash
The feds suspect that a Tesla was using the automated driving system when it crashed into a firetruck last month. The California crash killed the driver and injured the passenger.
Tom Love, the Founder of Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores, dies at the age of 85 in Oklahoma
Tom Love, the founder of Loves Travel Stops and Country Stores, has died at the age of 85 in Oklahoma. The cause of Love's death has not been announced.
Jet 'trim issues' may have led to deadly turbulence: NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board said "trim issues" may have led to deadly turbulence on a jet that resulted in the death of a passenger. The plane was experiencing stability issues.
New York prepared to issue 300 legal pot dispensary licenses
New York will double the number of licenses issued to marijuana dispensaries in its first round of applications, though both legal and illegal sales are flourishing statewide.
Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey unveils $742 tax relief proposal
Democratic Gov. Maura Healey announced a tax relief proposal aimed at saving money for residents in the state. The proposal is worth $742 million.
Rhode Island man charged with laundering $35M in online fraud scheme
A 73-year old Rhode Island man has been charged with laundering $35 million in internet fraud schemes through his accounting and consulting businesses.
Commercial restaurants are starting to introduce subscription models to ensure steady revenue
Restaurants across the country are starting to introduce subscription models as a way to ensure steady revenue. Some will offer free drinks or free delivery for a monthly fee.
Tyler Perry to pay off overdue property taxes of 300 older Atlanta residents with a $2.75M donation
Tyler Perry plans to donate $2.75 million to help ensure older homeowners in Atlanta, Georgia, are able to stay in their homes as real estate taxes rise.
Law enforcement agents seize $15M worth of fake sports memorabilia
Law enforcement agents seized fake sports memorabilia that is worth millions. They confiscated more than 600 fake championship rings across four major U.S. pro sports leagues.
Mississippi former tax preparer sentenced for making false statements on tax return
A Mississippi woman was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for making false statements on her tax return. She was ordered to pay $231,636 in restitution.
EU officials rebuke Twitter for failing to provide a full report on efforts to combat online disinformation
Officials from the European Union have rebuked Twitter for failing to provide a full report of how the platform plans to combat online disinformation.
Hundreds of farmers across France drive their tractors through Paris to protest pesticide ban
Farmers across France drove their tractors to Paris to protest the pesticide ban. The French government recently decided to ban the use of neonicotinoids.
Las Vegas airport expected to reach capacity in 2030 with 63 million passengers
The Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, is on track to reach capacity at 63 million passengers in seven years. Officials may build a new reliever airport.
Retailers look for ways to cut down on theft while keeping shoppers happy
National retailers across the country are looking for ways to cut down on theft while keeping shoppers happy. More everyday items are being locked up to reduce theft.
Founder of Las Vegas-based cryptocurrency company sentenced to 8 years for cheating investors out of millions
The founder of My Big Coin Pay Inc. was sentenced to eight years in prison for cheating investors out of millions. The founder claimed the currency was backed by gold, but it wasn't.
US investigators believe 2019 Boeing 737 crash in Ethiopia was most likely caused by impact with a bird
Authorities investigating the 2019 plane crash in Ethiopia involving a Boeing 737 Max believe an object, such as a bird, made impact with the plane before the accident.
United States, Mexico far from reaching agreement over plan to ban imports of genetically modified corn
Mexico plans to ban imports of genetically modified corn for human consumption. The United States and Mexico are still far from an agreement regarding the plan.
Pennsylvania Senate votes to undo tax increase on gasoline, diesel
A bill that is aimed at undoing the automatic wholesale tax increase on gas and diesel passed through Pennsylvania's state Senate. The vote was 29-19 in favor of the bill.
Yale graduate teachers, researchers vote to unionize
Yale University graduate teachers and researchers voted to unionize. The Yale faculty members have been attempting to unionize for over a decade, dating back to the 1990s.