Alaska Airlines reaches deal to buy Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines has reached a deal to buy Hawaiian Airlines, the companies announced Sunday. The airlines said the move will unlock more travel destinations for flyers.
Amazon is using AI to deliver packages faster than ever this holiday season
With the holiday shopping rush in full swing this Cyber Monday, more than 71 million consumers are expected to grab online deals, making it one of the busiest days for e-commerce giants like Amazon.
"Travel Tuesday" emerges as a prime day for holiday, winter travel deals
It is estimated that one in three Americans planning a holiday vacation.
Florida's new high-speed rail could be blueprint for future travel in U.S.
High-speed trains, like Florida's Brightline, offer a competitive alternative to road travel.
NHTSA misses deadline on potentially life-saving new rules for vehicle seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was supposed to propose new vehicle safety regulations by Nov. 15.
Animal shelters think creatively to help families keep their pets amid "crisis"
The Denver Animal Shelter even brought on a social worker for pets to connect owners with support.
Co-pilot accused of threatening to shoot captain during commercial flight
The co-pilot allegedly threatened to shoot the captain multiple times if the flight was diverted for a passenger who may have been suffering a medical emergency, authorities said.
Teen climbs Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money to fight sister's rare disease
16-year-old Hudson Reynolds spent six days climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa.
Parked semi-trucks pose a danger to drivers, prompting push for changes
There were 4,000 accidents involving big rigs parked near interstate on and off ramps in 2020. Dozens were fatal.
Cartels use social media to recruit American teens for drug, human smuggling
An 18-year-old told investigators he was directed to pick up three migrants after responding to a message on TikTok. Efforts to combat smuggling often lead to dangerous, high-speed chases.
Cruise defends safety record after woman pinned under self-driving taxi
Cruise, the company that operates the driverless taxi, said its vehicles are safer than rideshares operated by humans.
Autoworkers' strike against Ford leads to layoffs at suburban Chicago stamping plant
The layoffs took effect Saturday, Sept. 30.
Workers at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant join UAW strike
Two weeks into the strike, approximately 25,000 auto workers have now walked off the job nationwide.
Lack of parking for semi-trucks can have fatal consequences
There is only enough parking for one out of every 11 trucks on the nation's roads, according to the trucking industry, leading drivers to park in unsafe areas.
Auto workers' strike could expand to Chicago's Ford factory
UAW leaders have said their strike could expand by the end of the week if there isn't significant progress on a deal.