This massive pileup involving nearly 70 vehicles on an interstate in virginia yesterday. Fog and black ice caused drivers to lose control, crashing into each other. Most of the injuries were minor, but two people are in critical condition. It was a rough night for travelers in denver. A United Airlines flight made a hard landing at Denver International airport. One passenger described hearing a lot clunk and seeing sparks on the left side of the plane. United says there was a mechanical issue. No one was hurt. The biggest storm threat, rain and flooding in the west, and tornadoes in the south. Weather forecaster olga aspina from kcbs is tracking the forecast. Good monday morning to you. It is christmas week, and this is going to be a very busy week for traveling. However, if you are on the west coast or traveling from or to the west coast, be aware of a storm system that is passing through that area. That is going to be leading into christmas. And then another storm that will start on
People in and around athens, greece this aft greece. So far no reports of damage or injuries. Lyft and uber drivers are ready to make some noise this want to b considered employees and enjoy all the benefits. Abc 7 News Reporter anser hassan live at uber headquarters. Good morning, anser. Reporter good morning. As you mentioned, uber and lyft drivers dont want to be considered contract workers anymore. They said if they were made employees, they would likely get more benefits and higher pay. The drivers have been protesting for the past several months. Today is very specific to California State Assembly bill 5. Several years ago the Dynamex Corporation was sued, they were sued because they were accused of wrongfully classifying workers as independent contractors. We spoke to an uber driver back in may. He says he makes about 200 a day. But after expenses, he claims its just not enough to live on. I love this industry. I love the driving. I love meeting people, a living wage. Were askin
Plus, well take a look at the advances parents are making to help their children become financially savvy. College costs continue to soar. Our guest is dishing out tips on cutting the expense. Why he says you dont have to be at the top of your class to find a top scholarship. And, let the holiday movie season commence. A review of some of the biggest and smallest flicks to hit the big screen in the coming months. Nonprofit organizations are facing a big dilemna many of their donors are elderly, in poor health and there are fewer of them each year, and there arent enough new donors to pick up the slack. In our cover story, how one nonprofit is using Business Strategies to make a difference. The privatelyfunded Pritzker Military library is one of chicagos bestkept secrets. Our biggest problem is no one knows were here. But the pritzker is changing that, promoting social media to participate in live presentations on subjects you might think would be of little interest to the connected gen
Brought les mis to broadway and now to the big screen. Patsys restaurants chef scott will dish up a special treat. First our top story. Whatever youve been dreaming of if youre in the northeastern corner of the country, its going to be a White Christmas and then some. A powerful storm has dumped a foot of snow in parts of the midwest and the great lakes. The storm is blamed for deaths in at least five states and has knocked out power for thousands of people in northern new york. So we want to get the latest from our own lonnie quinn. Lon, good morning to you. Hey, look guys. Travel problemdelays will be a prochblt thats your storm right there. Its the same storm yesterday that affected the northeast as well but it was this portion right here. It was all rain that barreled through with big winds. Today with colder air being pulled in on the backside of this low, yeah were down below freezing for a lot of you. Heres the kicker. All right . Weve had bidder storms. Places like buffalo, syr
Youre watching First Business financial news, analysis, and todays investment ideas. Hello everybody, im angela miles, and thank you for joining us on todays First Business. Coming up in this edition, we are getting into the spirit of giving by checking in on charities. How americans are opening up their wallets, and why some nonprofits are facing a new dilemma. Plus, well take a look at the advances parents are making to help their children become financially savvy. College costs continue to soar. Our guest is dishing out tips on cutting the expense. Why he says you dont have to be at the top of your class to find a top scholarship. And, let the holiday movie season commence. A review of some of the biggest and smallest flicks to hit the big screen in the coming months. Nonprofit organizations are facing a big dilemna many of their donors are elderly, in poor health and there are fewer of them each year, and there arent enough new donors to pick up the slack. In our cover story, how o