Current US Domestic News Highlights: From Wildfire Settlements to Legal Battles

The latest US domestic news includes Hawaiian Electric's $4 billion Maui wildfire settlement, music industry lawsuits over AI-generated content, a near hurricane-force storm heading towards Florida, and updates on significant events involving Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, California wildfires, and Olympic athletes Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles.

Hawaiian Electric has agreed to pay about half of a $4 billion legal settlement to compensate victims of last year's deadly Maui wildfires. The destruction, which occurred in August 2023, resulted in over 100 deaths and substantial damage to Lahaina.

The music industry is embroiled in new copyright battles over AI-generated music. Major labels like Sony Music and Warner Music are suing companies like Udio for alleged copyright violations, raising concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on creativity and the livelihoods of human artists.

Florida's Gulf Coast is bracing for a near hurricane-force storm expected to hit by Monday morning, bringing life-threatening storm surges and strong winds. The National Hurricane Center has warned residents to prepare for significant impacts.

(With inputs from agencies.)