From Sin City to Sports City, Las Vegas now a sports destination
Las Vegas has become a sports destination over the past six years. The latest announcement is a new MLB ballpark site to house the Oakland Athletics after their relocation.
Airbnb files suit against NYC, challenging short-term rental law
The New York City Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement was hit on Thursday with a lawsuit opposing a short-term rental law from rental platform Airbnb.
Carnival cruise ship rocked by rough seas, severe weather, shaking some passengers
The cruise ship Carnival Sunshine was rocked by heavy seas as it returned to Charleston, South Carolina, from a cruise to the Bahamas over Memorial Day weekend.
JPMorgan, US Virgin Islands trade allegations over enabling Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking of girls
JPMorgan Chase and the U.S. Virgin Islands are battling in court over allegations of condoning Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking of young girls.
Congress must fight for train safety and not get railroaded by unions
Congress must fight for train safety and not get railroaded by unions. Democrats are battling for more jobs, not to improve train safety for riders and communities.
National Park Service offering historic Cape Cod dune shacks for lease, frustrating long-time occupants
Starting at just over $2,000 a year, the National Park Service is offering rustic dune shacks on Cape Cod for a 10-year lease. The occupant is responsible for maintenance and repairs.
Korean man who opened plane door mid-flight 'wanted to get off quickly': report
The South Korean man who opened the emergency exit door of his plane mid-flight Friday told authorities he did it because was feeling claustrophobic.
Walgreens Boots Alliance cutting hundreds of corporate jobs
Walgreens Boots Alliance is trimming its corporate headcount, doing away with hundreds of jobs. The reductions were first reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Woman hits lottery for third time with $2M scratch-off win, and she's not planning to stop: 'Having fun'
A woman in California has won the lottery for the third time from a scratch-off game. She mistakenly thought she won $2,000 this time, but it was actually $2 million.
Manhattan DA ordered to turn over sex assault records to JPMorgan Chase amid lawsuit over Epstein ties
A federal judge is ordering the Manhattan DA's office to turn over statements to JPMorgan Chase amid its lawsuit against Jes Staley.
Celtics co-owner gives $1,000 to each UMass Boston graduate
Rob Hale, co-owner of the Boston Celtics, gave graduates of UMass Boston $1,000 each at their commencement ceremony Thursday and instructed them to give away half the money.
Old Navy store in downtown San Francisco set to close, following other retailers
An Old Navy store in downtown San Francisco will close its doors this summer, the company said this week.
Terrifying video shows South Korea plane door open during flight; man in custody
A passenger on Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 in South Korea opened the emergency exit doors, initiating a blast of powerful winds that affected others.
Fill 'er up: Circle K offers 40 cents off per gallon for 3 hours Thursday
Circle K, known for its convenience stores and gas stations, is offering customers 40 cents off per gallon on Thursday from 4-7 p.m., while supplies last.
Nordstrom slashing over 300 jobs in San Francisco store closures: report
High-end retailer Nordstrom plans to lay off more than 300 employees when it closes two downtown San Francisco locations due to crime, according to a report.
Former AG Bill Barr sides with DeSantis against Disney
Former Attorney General Bill Barr said he supports Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the Sunshine State's dispute with Disney over the parental rights law.
Summer travelers look for new ways to save money as prices rise across the US
Travelers are looking for new ways to save money as prices rise across the country. Some people are settling for fewer trips, while others are driving to save money on airfare.
Airlines ranked from best to worst in 2023 by The Points Guy: Where does your loyalty lie?
The Points Guy released a report of the best airlines in 2023 based on reliability, experience, costs and loyalty — see if your favorite made this year's list.
Uber exec says new teen feature is safe while some raise safety concerns
Uber launches new teen feature with safety measures in place, but some child safety advocates are still concerned about the potential for predators to reach the impressionable age group.
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg highlights 'real concern' over Tesla's Autopilot feature amid probe
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Tuesday the government holds "real concern" over how drivers interact with Tesla's Autopilot feature, which he emphasized does not let drivers be inactive behind the wheel