Record Passenger Numbers Expected Amid Inclement Weather
Inclement weather, including storms and heavy showers, is expected to disrupt Thanksgiving travel plans in the United States.
Financial Expert Dave Ramsey Warns Against Using HELOCs for Debt and Home Equity Access
Dave Ramsey, a financial expert, is concerned about the growing trend of homeowners using home-equity lines of credit (HELOCs) to access their home equity for various purposes, such as buying additional property or paying down consumer debts.
Los Angeles' Interstate 10 Reopens Ahead of Schedule After Arson Fire
Los Angeles' Interstate 10, which had been closed for over a week due to an arson fire, reopened ahead of schedule.
Debating the Impact of UAW's Recent Labor Agreements on the Auto Industry's Future
The recent labor agreements between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Detroit's major auto manufacturers, which include substantial raises and benefits for workers, are celebrated by the UAW but may harm the long-term competitiveness of the auto sector.
Oil Industry Flourishes Post-Paris Agreement Despite Climate Efforts
Eight years after the Paris Agreement, the oil industry is thriving, with rising profits and record production levels, especially in the United States.
President Xi Jinping Dines with Top U.S. CEOs Amid Criticism and Controversy
China's President Xi Jinping attended a dinner in San Francisco with prominent American CEOs, including Tim Cook of Apple, Elon Musk of Tesla, and Larry Fink of BlackRock, among others.
California Regulators Vote to Cut Rooftop Solar Incentives Again, Prompting Industry Concerns
The California Public Utilities Commission has voted to cut financial incentives for rooftop solar power for the second time, causing concern in the solar industry.
Efforts Persist to Rescue 40 Trapped in Collapsed Indian Highway Tunnel
Rescue efforts continued to reach 40 men trapped inside a collapsed highway tunnel in India's northern state of Uttarakhand for the fifth day.
Record-Breaking $1.03 Billion Counterfeit Goods Seizure Leads to Arrests in the US
Federal prosecutors arrested two individuals, Adama Sow and Abdulaj Jalloh, and seized over 200,000 counterfeit luxury items worth $1.03 billion in what is being described as the largest-ever seizure of counterfeit goods in US history.
Severe Rainfall Triggers Flooding, Power Outages, and Closures in Florida
Intense rainfall in parts of Florida has caused widespread flooding, power outages, and school closures.
Biden-Xi Meeting Yields Modest Agreements Amid Persistent U.S.-China Tensions
During a four-hour discussion, President Biden and President Xi Jinping of China reached two significant agreements on curbing fentanyl production and enhancing military-to-military communications.
Homeless Encampment Fire in Los Angeles Sparks Concerns and Calls for Action
A fire broke out under a Los Angeles freeway where 16 people, including a pregnant woman, were living.
Sinopec Breaks Record with Deepest Onshore Well in Asia, Boosting China's Energy Exploration
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has achieved the first oil and gas flows from Asia's deepest onshore well, the Yuejin 3-3XC well in the Tarim Basin, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
92-Year-Old Man Survives Frigid Night After Fall
A 92-year-old man, Larry Hendrickson, is recovering after a harrowing ordeal where he fell down an embankment and spent a night stranded in below-freezing temperatures.
U.S. President Biden and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping Hold Talks on Range of Disputes
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in San Francisco to discuss various contentious issues, but significant progress was not expected due to longstanding disagreements.
U.S. and China Forge Renewable Energy Partnership to Tackle Global Warming
The United States and China, the world's top two carbon emitters, have agreed to collaborate on addressing global warming by significantly increasing their investment in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
Fire Under Los Angeles Freeway Raises Questions About Land Leasing Program
A recent fire under an elevated Los Angeles freeway, which caused significant damage and traffic disruptions, has brought scrutiny to a state land leasing program that allowed businesses to store various materials under the freeway.
10 Freeway Fire-Damaged Section in Los Angeles to Reopen in Weeks, No Demolition Required
The fire-damaged section of the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles won't require demolition, and some lanes are expected to reopen within 3-5 weeks, according to Governor Gavin Newsom.
Fifth National Climate Assessment Reveals Urgent Concerns for the United States
A recent federal report, the Fifth National Climate Assessment, warns that the impacts of rapid climate warming are being experienced across the United States and will worsen in the next decade if fossil fuel use continues.
Louisville Ford Plant Workers Reject UAW Contract Amid Concerns
Workers at Ford's two Louisville vehicle plants have voted against the proposed UAW contract by a narrow margin of 52% to 48%, going against the national trend.