Intense rains that stalled over Central Florida unleashed nearly 20 inches (508 millimeters) of rain in 24 hours, triggering dangerous flash floods that stranded cars and inundated roadways, leaving some closed to traffic into Monday. Forecasters said the colossal amount …
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Widespread flooding across central Vietnam killed at least nine people and damaged more than 100,000 homes in the tourist hubs of Hue and Da Nang, as the Southeast Asian nation endures another bout of extreme weather. Rainfall in the city …
Vietnam Logs Five Feet of Rain in One Day, Nearing World Record Read More »
The Trump administration is ruling out selling offshore oil and gas leases along the US East Coast, after its initial plan for auctioning them drew alarm from Republican strongholds in the Southeast. The shift in thinking comes after the White …
Administration Backs Off Bid for Atlantic Oil Drilling, But Gulf Still on Table Read More »
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a $2.5 billion lawsuit against drug distributors accused of contributing to an opioid addiction crisis in West Virginia communities, overturning a 2022 victory at trial by the largest drug suppliers in the U.S. …
US Appeals Court Revives $2.5 Billion Opioid Lawsuit in West Virginia Read More »
The brother of designer Kenneth Cole says he was vindicated on Monday by a federal appeals court’s decision to overturn his criminal fraud conviction. Neil Cole said he’s been fighting over a decade to clear his name after federal authorities …
Court Dismisses Securities Fraud Charges Against Fashion Designer Cole’s Brother Read More »
Uber Technologies Inc. is preparing to offer driverless rides on vehicles developed by Lucid Group Inc. and Nuro Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time next year, thrusting the company into direct competition with Waymo’s robotaxi …
Uber Taking on Waymo in San Francisco With Lucid, Nuro Robotaxis Read More »
Gallagher Bassett acquired 100% of Chandler, Arizona-based Safe T Professionals LLC. Gallagher Bassett previously held a minority investment in the business. Anna Martinez, Joshua Martinez and their team will remain in their current location under the direction of Jim Bond, …
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Safe T Professionals in Arizona Read More »
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a powerful category 5 storm – a record for the Caribbean island nation — which brought storm surge, torrential rain, strong winds and massive damages. Melissa made landfall near New Hope, Jamaica, at …
Reinsurers Hold Bulk of Jamaica’s Property Exposures From Hurricane Melissa: Reports Read More »
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba less than a day after it became the strongest recorded storm to strike Jamaica, where it left hundreds of thousands without power and forced hospitals to evacuate. Melissa crossed the coast in eastern Cuba …
Hurricane Melissa Makes Cuba Landfall After Lashing Jamaica Read More »
Tassone Jr. Promoted to CEO of AM Specialty Dominick Tassone Jr. was promoted to CEO of AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC U.S.), effective Jan. 1, 2026. Since joining AM Specialty Insurance Group in 2023 as chief underwriting officer, Dominick has …
