A depression in the central Atlantic has strengthened into Tropical Storm Beryl, which is expected to develop into a “dangerous major hurricane” as it approaches the Windward Islands Sunday night or Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center. It brings a risk of heavy rainfall, hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surge and waves to the […]
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Beryl chugged toward the southeast Caribbean on Saturday as forecasters warned it was expected to strengthen into a dangerous major hurricane before reaching Barbados late Sunday. A major hurricane is considered a Category 3 or higher, with winds of at least 111 mph (178 kph). Hurricane watches […]
Tropical Storm Beryl is heading towards the south-east Caribbean as forecasters warned it is expected to strengthen into a dangerous major hurricane before reaching Barbados on Sunday. A major hurricane is considered a Category 3 or higher, with winds of at least 111mph. Hurricane watches are in effect for Barbados, St Lucia, Grenada, and St […]
SCOTUS limited federal agencies’ regulatory powers with two recent rulings. One legal expert said the high court is clearly “hellbent” on dismantling the administrative state. Because of the rulings, the regulation of essentially all major industries will be tougher. In two separate rulings over the last 48 hours, the conservative majority of the United States Supreme […]
State Farm General is seeking to dramatically increase residential insurance rates for millions of Californians, a move that would deepen the state’s ongoing crisis over housing coverage. In two filings with the state’s Department of Insurance on Thursday signaling financial trouble for the insurance giant, State Farm disclosed it is seeking a 30% rate increase […]
Cruise prices may look higher as of next week – but that doesn’t mean they are. California Senate Bill 478 – also known as the “Honest Pricing Law” or “Hidden Fees Statute” – will take effect Monday. The law bans businesses from listing or advertising “a price for a good or service that does not […]
The Supreme Court issued three more decisions on Friday, including one regarding Jan. 6, 2021 which marks the first time the justices have weighed in on the Capitol riots. On Thursday, the top court in the United States ruled that certain Idaho hospitals must provide emergency abortions when a woman’s health is at risk — […]
(Bloomberg) — A rare streak of tranquility in Tesla Inc. shares is about to end, as investors brace for three crucial events over the coming six weeks that could bring back the wild swings often associated with the electric-vehicle maker’s stock. Most Read from Bloomberg In less than a week, the Elon Musk-led company will […]
China’s President Xi Jinping has called for the building of “bridges” in the global economy as his nation struggles to reignite growth following the end of strict Covid-19 measures. Beijing continues to grapple with trade and territorial disputes with neighbours and trading partners, and is beset by a debt crisis in the property sector, persistently […]
The Big Three automakers fared well in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Initial Quality Study released Thursday, with General Motors and Stellantis, which makes Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram and Fiat vehicles, finishing near the top for quality, along with some Asian and European premium brands. Ram ranked as the highest brand overall for quality, followed […]
Biden and Trump’s stances differ dramatically on some major issues like abortion. But they’re also closer than you might think on other issues, like the war in Gaza. Here’s where each candidate stands on the economy, climate, immigration, abortion, Ukraine, and Israel-Gaza. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump disagree on most major issues concerning […]
A high-profile downtown Lexington hotel could be in for a major facelift. The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority board on June 26 gave preliminary approval for incentives for a potential $66 million renovation of the 17-story, 47-year-old hotel at 401 W. High St. That’s the location of the current full-service Hyatt Regency connected to Rupp […]