Hawaiian Electric CEO defends decision not to de-energize power lines
Hawaiian Electric is facing lawsuits filed by Maui residents and the county, and has been sued by its investors, all largely claiming that the utility was responsible.
JPMorgan Chase agrees to $75M settlement in US Virgin Islands case alleging bank enabled Jeffrey Epstein abuse
JPMorgan Chase settled with the U.S. Virgin Islands for $75 million in a case alleging the company enabled Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking.
Apple's iPhone 15 on sale, Tim Cook hits NYC store
Apple CEO Tim Cook is in NYC on Friday for the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max launch in stores, after crowds stood in front all night.
Disney CEO Bob Iger vows to 'quiet the noise' in culture wars
Disney CEO Bob Iger reportedly told investors this week the entertainment giant will "quiet the noise," referring to the culture war the company has become engaged in.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy to meet with nation's top financiers, diplomats in New York City
JPMorgan, the big bank serving as Zelenskyy’s financial adviser to attract private capital for a new investment fund to rebuild Ukraine’s infrastructure, is hosting the meeting.
Multiple people arrested in NYC at climate change protest on Wall Street
Multiple demonstrators were detained by police in New York City on Monday during a protest launched by activists against fossil fuel financiers on Wall Street.
Disney's Magic Kingdom partially closed after black bear spotted on the loose, later captured
Nearly half of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Florida was reportedly closed after cast members reportedly found a live bear in Frontierland.
Chicago mayor considers creating city-owned grocery store after Walmart, Whole Foods close stores in the city
The city of Chicago is considering the feasibility of a municipally owned grocery store as a means of promoting equitable access to food following several notable store closures.
Sen. Bernie Sanders torches automaker CEOs at UAW strike rally: 'Time to end your greed'
At a Detroit rally for striking UAW employees, Senator Bernie Sanders cheered on striking auto workers and condemned "their greed" Friday.
Las Vegas strip club offers free lap dances to customers affected by MGM Resorts cyberattack
A strip club in Las Vegas is offering free lap dances to people who are impacted by the cyberattack at MGM Resorts which hit this week.
NYC restaurant worker stabbed in the shoulder during fight with customer
A suspect was able to leave the scene after allegedly stabbing an IHOP employee and another customer who tried to help during a fight early Saturday morning in NYC.
UAW strike will be felt beyond Detroit, National Association of Manufacturers warns
The National Association of Manufacturers is calling on the United Auto Workers union and Detroit's Big Three automakers to work out an agreement to end the strike.
Surveillance footage catches TSA agents stealing from passengers at Miami International
TSA agents were caught on camera scoping out bags being scanned in Miami International Airport and removing money from passenger's personal items.
Big Tech restaurant vendor Toast to replace CEO after fee outrage caused by 'breach of ethical leadership'
Toast Inc., the Boston-based Big Tech restaurant point-of-sale vendor, announced a management change six weeks after it angered customers over its sudden new fees.
Citi NYC headquarters blocked by climate protesters; police arrest over 20 people
Entrances at Citigroup's headquarters in New York City were blocked by climate protesters Thursday. Police made multiple arrests, and people were eventually able to enter the building.
‘Monumental’ antitrust case between Google, Justice Department begins in Washington, DC
A Justice Department’s litigator said Tuesday that the case is about “whether Google’s search engine will ever face meaningful competition."
World Trade Center rebuild revitalized lower Manhattan and brought healing
Twenty-two years after the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, lower Manhattan has rebounded, been rebuilt and is thriving more than ever.
Nevada's largest school district facing thousands of staffing shortages as new year begins
The Clark County School District, the largest in Nevada and the fifth largest in the U.S., began the 2023-24 school year with nearly 35,000 students without a licensed teacher.
Mom sues Peloton, says workout bike killed her son 'instantly'
A Peloton exercise bike is at the center of a new lawsuit that alleges a user was killed after trying to use to the bike as leverage to pull himself up from the ground.
Disney asks court to narrow federal lawsuit against DeSantis
Disney on Friday asked a federal court to narrow the scope of its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, but the judge rejected the motion on procedural grounds.