Insurance companies are leaving California. How can they be enticed to return? Over the past few years insurance companies have dramatically pulled back from offering homeowners policies in California.
At the factory that builds the 737 Max, Boeing rethinks how it trains new hires Troubled plane maker Boeing is changing how it trains new recruits at the factory near Seattle where it assembles the 737 Max, part of a broader effort to improve quality after a midair blowout. Joel Rose
Amazon becomes the 5th U.S. company to reach $2 trillion in stock market value Amazon's stock has gained 52% in the past 12 months, partly driven by enthusiasm for the company's investments in artificial intelligence. The Associated Press
California hopes to lure insurance companies back with extreme regulation overhaul California's wildfire risk is so high, numerous insurance companies have left the state. Now, the insurance commissioner has presented a new plan to entice them to return. Danielle Venton
What Julian Assange's plea deal means for journalists who expose government secrets Julian Assange avoids a trial or further jail time in the U.S. for posting classified documents, but his plea deal suggests journalists cannot count on sidestepping prosecution for publishing such government secrets. David Folkenflik
These nurse managers were burnt out. Then their hospital gave them a 4-day workweek Since the pandemic, hospitals have seen soaring turnover among clinical managers who oversee teams of nurses. Now some hospitals, including AtlantiCare in New Jersey, have introduced a four-day workweek. Andrea Hsu
One of the hot button issues in the presidential debate will be the economy On this day before the presidential candidates debate, we have some debate prep for voters. Tuesday's briefing was on immigration -- and now the issue is the economy. Steve Inskeep
FDA warns top U.S. bakery not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't The FDA found Bimbo Bakeries USA — which includes brands such as Sara Lee and Ball Park buns and rolls — listed ingredients such as sesame or tree nuts on labels even when they weren't in the foods. The Associated Press
Pedestrian deaths have fallen for the first time since the pandemic After hitting a 40-year high in 2022, pedestrian deaths decreased last year to just over 7,300, according to a new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association. Lola Murti
Inflation has driven expenses up for charity groups — while driving donations down Charitable giving picked up last year after falling in 2022. But inflation is chipping away at the value of gifts, putting a squeeze on donors and non-profits alike. Scott Horsley
