Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict
An Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp to pay $305 million to 16 victims of the state’s devastating 2020 wildfires.
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After Supreme Court rebuke, Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money
Senate Democrats are unveiling a bill to have the government refund about $175 billion in Trump-era tariff money after the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs were illegal.
PacifiCorp to pay $575M to resolve federal government’s claims over wildfires in Oregon, California
PacifiCorp has agreed to pay $575 million to resolve the federal government’s claims for damages stemming from six wildfires in Oregon and California.
Lawsuit challenges the approval of an exploratory drilling program in Alaska petroleum reserve
A new lawsuit seeks to overturn the recent approval of an exploratory drilling program in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
Trump administration announces plan for new oil drilling off the coasts of California and Florida
The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Donald Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production that is already leading the world.
Largest US landlord to pay $7 million to settle rent‑setting algorithm lawsuit
Real estate giant Greystar has reached a $7 million settlement with nine states over its use of rent-setting algorithms that officials say drive up housing costs.
Trump administration repealing protections for key swaths of Alaska petroleum reserve
The Trump administration says it is rescinding federal rules that were aimed at protecting vast swaths of a petroleum reserve in Alaska that provide key habitat for migrating birds, caribou and other wildlife.
What to know if your travel plans are impacted by the FAA’s flight cancellations
Travelers with upcoming travel plans can expect to see fewer flights to many major U.S. cities.
The FAA is slashing flights because of the shutdown. Here’s what travelers can expect
Travelers can expect to see fewer flights to many major U.S. cities starting Friday morning.
Trump approves Alaska mining road to boost copper, zinc production
President Donald Trump on Monday ordered approval of a proposed 211-mile road through an Alaska wilderness to allow mining of copper, cobalt, gold and other minerals.