Patricia Wells

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against California, aiming to stop the state from enforcing truck emissions rules. This legal action, announced on Friday, targets the California Air Resources Board and its “Clean Truck Partnership” with heavy-duty truck and engine makers. The department argues that California is overstepping its authority by enforcing standards … Read more

The world’s biggest climate group for banks, the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), is facing a wave of departures. After key banks in the UK and Switzerland left recently, some large European Union banks with strong ties to the U.S. are now considering following suit. These banks worry about being seen as unfairly anti-oil in the … Read more

Mercury Insurance has taken a new step in California’s ongoing battle with wildfire risks by submitting a rate filing that uses the state’s fresh regulation allowing catastrophe models to influence insurance pricing. This move is the first to apply the Verisk Wildfire catastrophe model, a tool designed to predict the impact of future wildfires. The … Read more

Thirty-five cars from a Union Pacific train went off the tracks on Tuesday afternoon near Gordon, a small town in Texas. The derailment happened around 2 p.m., just east of the town, which sits about 65 miles southwest of Fort Worth. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and no one needed to leave their homes. Photos … Read more

After a weekend of relentless rain, Milwaukee and its surrounding areas are beginning to dry out following some of the worst flooding seen in recent history. Over 14 inches of rain fell in less than 24 hours, smashing unofficial state records and pushing several local rivers to record-high levels. This sudden downpour caused widespread flooding … Read more

Owning a home has long been seen as a big part of the American Dream. It’s about having a place to call your own, building stability, and growing your wealth over time. But owning a home only helps build wealth if you can protect it properly. Without the right protection, owning a home can feel … Read more

Tesla is on the lookout for someone to drive one of its autonomous vehicles around Queens, New York City. The role is called Autopilot Vehicle Operator, and it involves spending time behind the wheel to collect audio and camera data that will help improve Tesla’s self-driving technology. The job requires a strong focus, excellent driving … Read more

Texas crime labs are sounding the alarm as lawmakers debate whether to ban or regulate THC products. Officials say they lack the staff and funds to handle testing under any new rules. At a recent House Public Health Committee hearing, Peter Stout, CEO of the Houston Forensic Science Center, explained that crime labs need clear … Read more

A fire that broke out Monday night at the London Belle Supper Club in Salt Lake City’s downtown nightlife district injured three firefighters and damaged several historic buildings. The blaze started in the restaurant’s kitchen and quickly spread, forcing crews to battle intense heat and thick smoke from the outside using aerial equipment. Salt Lake … Read more

Greystar Real Estate Partners has reached a tentative settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in a lawsuit alleging that the company took part in a scheme to push up rental prices across the country. The case focuses on the use of popular industry software that reportedly helped landlords coordinate rent increases. Under the agreement, … Read more