BOSTON (AP) — Drivers for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft celebrated Tuesday after Massachusetts became the first state to recognize t…

BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to “important governance standards, oversight and conduct.”

The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment. President Donald Trump says that will help lower grocery costs. But it's not clear how much or how quickly prices could be impacted. Industry groups say it could even raise prices because manufacturers have already redesigned products, retooled factories and trained workers to build and service next-generation refrigerant equipment. The move to relax the Biden-era rules on harmful pollutants known as hydrofluorocarbons is the latest attempt by the administration before the November elections to try to address rising voter concerns over the cost of living.

The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over growing utility profits. Governors, attorneys general and others are protesting rising electricity bills and say cash-strapped residents are stuck in a broken system. Officials in over a half-dozen states are going to new lengths to try to block rate increases proposed by utilities. Some are pressing utilities to completely change their model for financing major system upgrades. The push comes during a midterm election year in which “affordability” is the leading theme in Democrats’ attempts to loosen Republicans’ control of Washington.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation banning certain semi-automatic firearms. The new law is to take effect July 1. It prohibits the sale and manufacture of what it describes as "assault firearms." But gun-rights groups quickly sued seeking to block the new law. The measure is one of about two dozen laws restricting or regulating guns that have been signed this year by Virginia's Democratic governor. That marks a major shift from the previous Republican administration. Spanberger said Friday that the gun limits are intended to protect families. But gun-rights groups said they violate the constitutional right to bear arms.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency moved Thursday to roll back limits that require coal-fired power plants to pre…

A federal jury has awarded $49.5 million to the family of a 24-year-old global nonprofit worker killed in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max j…

Allegiant Air says it has completed its purchase of Sun Country Airlines, bringing together two low-cost carriers and creating a larger budget airline for travelers. The airline said Wednesday the merger was approved by regulators and shareholders. The companies first announced the deal in January. Allegiant says both airlines will continue operating under their current brands for now, with no immediate changes for customers or flight schedules as the companies work to combine operations. The deal comes as the industry faces rising jet fuel costs driven by the Iran war, which has pushed up fares and added pressure across budget airlines. Spirit Airlines shut down this month after years of financial strain, which the airline said was made worse by the rising fuel prices.