NYC Mayor Eric Adams announces $2B medical debt bailout for up to 500K residents
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan to wipe out up to $2 billion in medical debt for hundreds of thousands of city residents during a press conference on Jan. 22, 2024.
Colorado pastor admits taking $1.3M in crypto scheme that targeted Christian community
A Denver pastor admits to accusation made against him and his wife in a civil fraud lawsuit filed to seek relief for investors of an alleged cryptocurrency fraud scheme,
Oakland, California's only In-N-Out restaurant closing due to crime
An In-N-Out location that is the only one in one Bay Area city will be closing this spring, the fast food chain announced. A statement cites crime as the reason.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's New Orleans home sells for $2.8M amid divorce battle
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's former New Orleans home sold at auction for $2.8 million. The French Quarter mansion once belonged to Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.
San Francisco's largest mall loses more retailers as exodus continues
Westfield San Francisco Centre in downtown San Francisco continues to see tenants pack up and leave, and is now reportedly only 25% occupied as more shops shutter.
Popular Bahamas resort halts shark tank experience after boy is bitten by shark
Operations of a shark tank "expedition" at a popular Bahamas resort have been paused after a 10-year-old Maryland boy was bitten by a shark on Monday.
Elon Musk's Boring Company buys Las Vegas land for Loop expansion
Elon Musk's The Boring Company recently purchased another tract of land in Las Vegas as part of its Vegas Loop project that would link the city using underground transportation.
Giants' Saquon Barkley, Tommy DeVito to hit golf course together for 1st time in Marriott Bonvoy partnership
New York Giants players Saquon Barkley and Tommy DeVito hope to give two Marriott Bonvoy members the golf getaway of a lifetime in Las Vegas.
Chicago-area Tesla charging stations lined with dead cars in freezing cold: 'A bunch of dead robots out here'
Many Chicago-area Tesla owners were visibly frustrated on Monday after their electric vehicles failed to charge amid freezing temperatures.
DoorDash, Uber Eats hike fees in blue state city over delivery app minimum pay law
DoorDash, Uber Eats and Instacart are warning consumers about higher prices and fees after the Seattle City Council's new minimum payment law for app-based workers took effect.
New year, more troubles: Washington Post enters 2024 plagued with financial woes, criticism
The Washington Post is facing a potentially difficult 2024 after a bruising end to last year that saw mass buyouts and reports of heavy subscriber losses.
Fare evaders beat NYC's expensive new subway gates with simple tricks, reports say
New faregates in the New York City subway are designed to deter fare evasion, though some riders are reportedly still finding easy ways to beat the system.
US Foods driver strike impacting Detroit schools, superintendent says
A US Foods driver strike is impacting the students off Michigan's largest public school district, as well as area restaurants, reports say.
United Airlines flight makes emergency landing due to 'possible mechanical issue' with door
A flight from Sarasota to Chicago was diverted to Tampa after a door indicator light illuminated, reports say.
Elon Musk issues warning after NYC students pushed out of school to house migrants: 'Will come for your homes'
Elon Musk suggested that New York City and government officials "will come for your homes" if space at hotels and shelters for illegal migrants runs out.
Hunter Biden defends including father on business calls: 'Do you have a dad?'
Hunter Biden defended his decision to include his father, then-Vice President Joe Biden, on business phone calls with Ukrainian associates during an exchange with FOX Business.
Offices around America hit a new vacancy record
The vacancy rate for office space in major U.S. cities is at a record high of 19.6% according to Moody's Analytics as more Americans and companies embrace remote or hybrid work options.
Massachusetts snowstorm cancels, delays flights at Boston's Logan Airport
Nearly 150 flights were canceled at Boston's Logan International Airport as of Sunday morning as a winter storm dumped snow across the state.
Al Sharpton targets Harvard alum Bill Ackman over criticism of school's ex-president, DEI
Rev. Al Sharpton's civil right activism group, National Action Network, is holding a protest outside Harvard alum Bill Ackman's New York City office on Thursday.
GM sues San Francisco over $121 million tax bill linked to Cruise
General Motors has filed a lawsuit against the city of San Francisco claiming it was overcharged $121 million in taxes and penalties linked to its Cruise division.