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Electric school buses finally make headway, but hurdles still stand

The first electric school buses in the United States began running a decade ago in three school districts in California, providing a ride that was...

Tired of diesel fumes, these moms are pushing for electric school buses

Areli Sanchez’s daughter, Aida, used to be one of 20 million American kids who ride a diesel bus to school each day. Aida has...

American Airlines is raising bag fees and changing how customers earn frequent-flyer points

The cost of checking a bag on American Airlines is going up. DALLAS — American Airlines is raising the cost of checking bags and...

Tinder, Hinge and other dating apps encourage ‘compulsive’ use, lawsuit claims

Though it focuses on adults, the lawsuit comes as tech companies face increasing scrutiny over addictive features that harm young people's mental health. NEW...

Plush wars? Squishmallows toy maker and Build-A-Bear sue each other over ‘copycat’ accusations

According to a complaint filed Monday, the Skoosherz line, which Build-A-Bear began selling last month, copies the look and feel of Squishmallows. NEW YORK...

Super Bowl team stirs controversy among Native Americans

Rhonda LeValdo is exhausted, but she’s refusing to slow down. For the fourth time in five years, her hometown team and the focus of her...

Cocoa prices reach record high ahead of Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day chocolate might cost you more this year. NEW YORK — Hershey is cautioning on its 2024 profit growth as the company contends...

5 Marines confirmed dead after helicopter crash outside San Diego

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Five U.S. Marines aboard a helicopter that went down during stormy weather in the mountains outside of San Diego are confirmed dead, the...

Strippers’ bill of rights? Here’s why hundreds of adult dancers in Washington state are fighting for one

Strippers in Washington state are fighting for statewide protections that would be the most comprehensive in the U.S., according to advocates. OLYMPIA, Wash. —...

GOP-controlled House fails to impeach the homeland security secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled House has failed to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. Tuesday night’s vote...

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