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Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes

By Andrew Selsky, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press

Economists in Hawaii warn that residents who survived the wildfire that destroyed much of the Maui community of Lahaina might not be able to afford to live there after it is rebuilt unless officials alter the zoning laws and make…

UAW expands strikes against automakers to 38 locations in 20 states, Biden plans visit to show support

By David Koenig, Associated Press

The president of the United Auto Workers said the union will expand its strike against major automakers by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis plants in 20 states.

Massachusetts becomes first to ban purchase of single-use plastic bottles by state agencies

By Associated Press

Massachusetts buys about 100,000 of the plastic water bottles each year. The order bars all executive offices and agencies from purchasing single-use plastic bottles under 21 fluid ounces except in cases of emergency.

Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heat pumps by 2030

By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press

Heat pumps use little electricity, yet are able to heat and cool buildings. Since they often replace oil or gas furnaces that add greenhouse gases to the air, they can meaningfully address climate change.

Biden says Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for Ohio train derailment but won’t declare disaster

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

President Joe Biden ordered federal agencies to continue holding Norfolk Southern accountable for its February derailment in eastern Ohio and appoint a FEMA official to oversee East Palestine's recovery, but he stopped short of declaring a disaster.

Rupert Murdoch is stepping down at Fox and News Corp

By David Bauder, Associated Press

Magnate Rupert Murdoch's surprise announcement Thursday that he's stepping down as leader of his two companies leaves his son Lachlan firmly in line of succession at Fox and the rest of the media empire.

UK Prime Minister Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years in contentious climate shift

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Sunak says Britain remains committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, but in a way that won't "impose unacceptable costs on hard-pressed British families."…

President Biden uses executive power to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The White House said Wednesday the program will employ more than 20,000 young adults who'll build trails, plant trees, help install solar panels and do other work to boost conservation and help prevent wildfires.

WATCH: Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged but signals likelihood of another hike this year

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Besides forecasting another hike by year’s end, Fed officials now envision keeping rates high deep into 2024. They expect to cut interest rates just twice next year, fewer than the four rate cuts they had predicted in June.

Ukraine complains to WTO about Hungary, Poland and Slovakia banning its food products

By Jamey Keaten, Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Ukraine is filing a complaint at the World Trade Organization against Hungary, Poland and Slovakia after they banned grain and other food products coming from the war-torn country.