Ex-California governor predicts state can turn around wildfire crisis in less than two years

Technology should play a major part to help “keep people from the horror of, not only of blackouts, but of planned blackouts, presumably to stop more wildfires,” says Democrat Gray Davis.

Volkswagen faces a careful ‘balancing act’ to reach its electric future

We could be on the cusp of a significant change in the way cars are powered.

National Lacrosse League strikes a three-year deal with Under Armour as it expands sport in US

The National Lacrosse League renewed its sponsorship deal with Team 22, the manufacturer of Under Armour lacrosse gear, for another three years as the league increasingly pairs with corporate partners to try to grow its revenues, and the sport, in the U.S.

There’s an Apple business growing at a 50% clip that’s wowing Wall Street analysts

“Huge AirPod growth” helped drive Apple’s earnings, Bernstein’s Toni Soccanogahi said.

New bond lets investors help prevent California wildfires and turn a profit

As wildfires rage through western California, a new way to prevent them is now being tested in nearby Tahoe National Forest. It is a first-of-its-kind financial tool, designed to help investors fund forest restoration

Hugh Grant hits back at UK finance minister in dispute over a handshake

Actor Hugh Grant has become embroiled in an unlikely argument with the U.K.’s finance minister over a handshake — or the lack of one — at a movie premiere.

Starbucks’ stock jumps on strong US and China sales growth

Starbucks’ net sales rose 7% to $6.75 billion, topping expectations of $6.68 billion.

Kraft Heinz stock jumps on earnings beat

Kraft Heinz on Thursday reported quarterly earnings that topped analysts’ expectations.