Hawaiian Electric shares plunge after utility is sued over devastating Maui fires
Shares of Hawaiian Electric Company’s parent fell more than 19% Friday, one day after the utility was sued by Maui Count...
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Russian drone strikes on the Odesa region cause fires at port
The Ukrainian military says that Russian troops have hit port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region with Shahed drone...
As e-bikes proliferate, so do deadly fires blamed on exploding lithium-ion batteries
Federal officials are considering a crackdown on defective lithium-ion batteries that power hoverboards, scooters and mo...
New York City leans on public for help with e-bike crackdown after deadly fires
New York City officials said they would renew efforts to crack down on unsafe e-bike shops following a spate of deadly f...
Oregon jury: PacifiCorp must pay punitive damages for fires, plus award that could reach billions
A jury in Oregon says the electric utility PacifiCorp must pay punitive damages for causing devastating wildfires in 202...
Russia fires 30 cruise missiles at Ukrainian targets; Ukraine says 29 were shot down
Ukrainian officials say Russia has fired 30 cruise missiles against various parts of the country in the latest nighttime...
WHO fires scientist who led COVID search over sex misconduct
The World Health Organization says it has fired the scientist who led a high-profile delegation from the U.N. health age...
Starbucks fires Buffalo worker active in unionization effort
Starbucks has fired one of the workers who helped kick off a unionization effort at the company
Mass protests erupt after Netanyahu fires defense chief
Tens of thousands of Israelis have poured into the streets across the country in a spontaneous outburst of anger after P...
New York City enacts e-bike legislation following fires, deaths
New York witnessed 219 fires related to these kinds of devices in 2022, causing 147 injuries and six deaths.
