British Airways crewmember accidentally deploys emergency slide at airport
A British Airways crewmember accidentally deployed the aircraft’s emergency slide at London’s Heathrow Airport on Monday morning, delaying the flight for hours.
Southwest to pause some hiring, summer internships in cost-cutting measure
Southwest Airlines is looking to trim costs by implementing a hiatus on certain hiring, most summer internships and "rallies" it hosts for employees.
Which insurance companies have the most exposure in California?
Insurance companies are expected to face significant losses due to the wildfires in Southern California, though a report by Wells Fargo expects those will be "manageable."
A dozen Walgreens stores in San Francisco to close
Walgreens will permanently shut the doors of 12 of its San Francisco locations. The closures are scheduled for late February, according to the company.
California wildfires: Insured losses could top $30B, Wells Fargo analysis finds
Financial analysts at Wells Fargo Securities estimated that insured losses from the Southern California wildfires could exceed $30 billion based on their latest analysis.
Canada readies Trump tariffs response: 'in a trade war, there are no winners'
President-elect Donald Trump's threat of tariffs against Canada has resulted in a push in the country from the worlds of academia to politics to preserve, not punish, trade with the U.S.
Fanatics, LA sports teams partner to donate funds from new #LAStrong apparel in response to wildfires
Fanatics announced a partnership with 15 LA-based teams to sell #LAStrong apparel, and all proceeds will go to the LA Fire Department and American Red Cross.
California bans insurance cancellation, non-renewals in LA areas affected by fires
The state of California announced a one-year moratorium on the cancellation or non-renewal of homeowners insurance policies in zip codes affected by the Los Angeles-area wildfires.
Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran creates GoFundMe for Pacific Palisades mobile home park
Barbara Corcoran established a GoFundMe fundraiser to help the residents of a Pacific Palisades mobile home park impacted by the California wildfires.
Airbnb offers Southern California wildfire victims temporary housing
Airbnb said Wednesday that it is teaming up with 211 LA on a free temporary housing initiative in response to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
VietJet announces $64B US investment ahead of Trump’s presidential takeover
Ex-Obama fundraiser and spokesperson for VietJet Air Allison Huynh breaks down the company’s announcement that they will be investing $64 billion in the U.S.
California wildfires could cost insurers $20B, highest in state’s history
An analysis by JPMorgan estimates that the insured losses from the Southern California wildfires could exceed $20 billion and push overall economic losses to $50 billion.
Photos capture wildfires scorching Southern California homes, businesses
Photos captured the multiple wildfires that Southern California firefighters have been battling. Four fires raging in Los Angeles County remained 0% contained as of midday Wednesday.
California wildfires prompt scrutiny of federal, state rules hampering mitigation efforts
The devastating wind-driven wildfires impacting Southern California have prompted some to criticize federal and state rules that impede mitigation efforts.
Los Angeles mayor slashed fire budget last year, prioritized homeless population
Los Angeles slashed its fire department's budget last year while prioritizing spending for its homeless population, a move that has fallen under scrutiny as wildfires rage.
Universal Studios Hollywood closes due to California wildfires
Universal Studios Hollywood said “extreme winds and fire conditions" have prompted it to keep its theme park gates and Universal CityWalk closed Wednesday.
JetBlue passenger detained after opening emergency exit for 'unknown reasons'
Massachusetts officials say a JetBlue passenger has been detained as a result of an incident at Boston Logan International Airport. The passenger allegedly opened an emergency exit.
Passenger in Waymo self-driving car gets stuck circling parking lot while trying to make flight
A video posted by a Waymo passenger shows the autonomous car he rode in going in circles in an Arizona parking lot while he tried to get to the airport.
2 dead bodies discovered in landing gear of JetBlue plane
The bodies of two people were found inside the landing gear of a JetBlue plane that landed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Monday, the airline said.
Tens of thousands of Amazon workers return to in-person work in Washington
Tens of thousands of more vehicles hit the road in the Seattle metro area on Monday after Amazon workers had to return to the office for the first full week in years.