Hawaii's electric utility, Hawaiian Electric Company, admitted that its power lines caused a wildfire on Maui, but blamed county firefighters for leaving the scene and allowing a second, more deadly wildfire to break out.
The August jobs report indicates a cooling labor market, which could lead to the Federal Reserve pausing its actions.
Former Wells Fargo executive, Carrie L. Tolstedt, avoids prison time and is instead sentenced to six months of home confinement, three years of probation, a $100,000 fine, and 120 hours of community service for her role in the bank's sham accounts scandal.
The United Auto Workers union has declared a strike against the Detroit Three automakers as contract talks failed to secure new labor agreements, leading to workers at three plants in three states launching a historic strike.
Kit Kat flavors vary across the globe due to different companies distributing the brand, with Nestlé offering a wider range of unusual and seasonally flavored Kit Kats internationally, while Hershey focuses on more traditional flavors in the US market.
TikTok has been fined €345m (£296m) by Irish regulators for breaching children's privacy by mishandling their data, marking the largest fine the social media platform has received so far and raising concerns about its privacy settings and age verification.
Mortgage rates continue to rise, reaching an average of 7.18% for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, as experts remain divided on whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates further.
Affirm shares surged 26% after the buy now, pay later firm exceeded expectations in its fiscal fourth-quarter results and provided positive guidance for the first quarter, despite challenges posed by rising interest rates and the resumption of student loan payments.
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Enterprise, a business-focused version of its AI-powered chatbot app that offers enhanced privacy, data analysis capabilities, and customization options, aiming to provide an AI assistant for work that protects company data and is tailored to each organization's needs.
The FDA has issued warning letters to three makers of infant formula, ByHeart Inc., Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition, and Perrigo Wisconsin, LLC, after finding significant code violations during inspections at their facilities, although the agency is not advising parents to avoid buying any particular infant formula.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) held a limited and targeted strike against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis over issues including pay, pensions, and work hours, with demands for a 40% wage increase over four years and improvements to retiree benefits; the automakers have offered wage increases of around 14.5% to 20% over the same period, citing investments in electric vehicle production and the need to balance wage increases with costs associated with EV development.
National Cheeseburger Day, which falls on September 18, is being celebrated by various burger chains with deals and discounts, including Applebee's offering cheeseburgers and fries for $8.99, Wendy's providing a $0.01 Jr. bacon cheeseburger with any purchase, and McDonald's selling double cheeseburgers for $0.50 through their app.
A college student from Washington state, Sigmund Ropich, tragically fell overboard the world's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, on Tuesday evening while vacationing with friends off the coast of Cuba, and despite extensive searches, he has not been found.
French supermarket chain Carrefour has added price warning labels to 26 food products in an effort to pressure manufacturers to reduce costs and rethink their pricing policies, in response to shrinkflation, where products shrink in size but cost more.
Delta Air Lines is expanding its route map for next summer by adding three new flights and increasing frequencies on 11 existing routes, focusing on connecting major hubs with popular summer destinations that have seen increased demand during the pandemic.
The IRS has announced a two-year delay on a change that would have eliminated the upfront tax break on catch-up contributions for higher earners, allowing them to continue making pretax catch-up contributions to retirement plans through 2025.
Retailers in the US, including Walmart, Target, and CVS, are experiencing an increase in theft and organized shoplifting, leading to heightened security measures such as locked shelves, padlocked refrigerators, and scattered call buttons, in an effort to combat the rising issue that is impacting their earnings.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin's divorce from Nicole Shanahan was finalized in May 2022 after allegations of an affair between Shanahan and Elon Musk prompted the split, according to court records.
The UAW union has launched strikes at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis plants after failing to reach a new labor agreement, resulting in temporary layoffs and potential impacts on the economy.
Happy Labor Day weekend! Amazon's Labor Day sales are offering huge discounts on laptops, massagers, AirPods, tablets, tech, portable chargers, TVs, car accessories, vacuum cleaners, kitchen knives, moving bags, oral care products, and Crocs shoes.
The strike by United Auto Workers against the Big 3 carmakers has sparked concern among stock-market investors over the impact on the economy, supply chains, and corporate profits.
Planet Fitness has removed CEO Chris Rondeau from his position, causing a 15% drop in the company's stock and leaving employees and investors shocked, while the company searches for a new chief internally and externally.
U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq leading the way, fueled by optimism over Nvidia Corp.'s earnings and the S&P 500 ending its 36-day streak without a 1% gain.
Lego has released Braille versions of its famous toy bricks, allowing children of all abilities to learn and engage with the Braille system in a playful and inclusive way.
The FDA is warning consumers to stop using Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% Solution and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops due to bacterial contamination, which can potentially lead to vision-threatening and life-threatening infections.
3M has agreed to pay over $5.5 billion to settle lawsuits claiming it sold defective combat earplugs to the US military, reducing its potential liability by more than half.
Delta is expanding its nonstop routes from Atlanta to cities in the U.S. West, including Santa Barbara and Fresno, and launching new routes such as Dallas-Seattle and increasing daily frequencies from Atlanta, Detroit, and Salt Lake City to various destinations.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's decision to end their partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital after 30 years and join forces with Beth Israel Lahey marks a significant shift in power in Boston's healthcare landscape, as both institutions pursue their ambitious goals.
Mark Thompson, the new chairman and CEO of CNN, faces the challenge of overhauling the struggling news network while adapting to shifting viewer behavior and turning it into a pro-democracy, pro-truth network.
An advisory committee to the FDA has determined that the main ingredient, phenylephrine, in many over-the-counter oral cold and allergy medications is ineffective in pill form, but there are still alternative options such as nasal sprays and home remedies available to relieve congestion.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has warned employees who disagree with the return-to-office mandate that it may not work out for them, as the company faces controversy over its aggressive RTO policy.
Major insurers in the United States are reducing coverage and increasing premiums and deductibles in areas vulnerable to extreme weather events due to climate change, leaving homeowners in those regions without crucial insurance protections.
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot was estimated at $162 million with a cash option of $77.4 million, while the Powerball jackpot for the upcoming drawing is $596 million with a cash option of $284.2 million.
California lawmakers have passed several labor-related bills, including a statewide minimum wage for health workers, a $20-per-hour minimum wage for fast food workers, and job security measures for semitruck drivers, showcasing the influence of organized labor in the state.
Byron Allen, the LA-based media mogul behind Entertainment Studios and Allen Media Group, has made a $10 billion bid to acquire ABC and Disney's other TV networks, including FX and Nat Geo, based on their recent earnings, amid Disney's consideration of divesting non-growth businesses.
United Auto Workers members have overwhelmingly authorized a strike against General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis during ongoing contract negotiations, with an average of 97% of members supporting the action, although the final votes are still being counted.
Hawaiian Electric Industries stock jumps 40% after denying allegations that its power lines caused a fatal wildfire in Maui.
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this month, but inflation could still lead to additional rate increases.
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Rome dropped 28,000 feet within 9 minutes due to a possible loss of cabin pressure, but landed safely and passengers were put on another plane.
Giant grocery store in Southeast D.C. is removing national brands from its shelves due to rampant theft in the area, forcing customers to rely on store brand products.
California's recently-passed AB 1228 legislation, which raises the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 per hour, is being criticized by the National Owners Association for its devastating financial impact on McDonald's franchisees.
US home prices are expected to surge by 6.5% due to tight inventory and high mortgage rates, according to Zillow, contradicting predictions of a decline by other firms.
New York City will start enforcing a law requiring short-term rental hosts on platforms like Airbnb to register, with new rules including bans on entire-unit rentals and a requirement for hosts to stay in-unit with guests, which could lead to the closure of thousands of rentals, while some operators see it as an opportunity for luxury short-term rentals.
Social Security recipients could see a 3.2% increase in their monthly payment next year, though advocates argue that it still falls short in preventing senior citizens from falling further behind.