Deadly flooding in Asia and early snowstorms across the US are signaling the return of a weather-roiling La Niña, a cooling of Pacific waters that can disrupt economies and trigger disasters worldwide. In recent La Niña years, global losses have …
Fifth La Niña in Six Years to Disrupt Crops and Supply Chains Read More »
Most aviation accidents are due to human error. An estimated 69% of general aviation non-commercial fixed-wing aircraft accidents in 2021 were caused by pilot mistakes. The right winter preparation, though, can help you stay safe and avoid disastrous outcomes during …
Cold Weather Flights: Best Practices from Lessons Learned Read More »
A California jury on Friday awarded $40 million to two women who said Johnson & Johnson’s JNJ.N baby powder was to blame for their ovarian cancer. The jury in Los Angeles Superior Court awarded $18 million to Monica Kent and …
Jury Orders Johnson & Johnson to Pay $40M to Two Women in Latest Talc Trial Read More »
President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to turn to private businesses to help mount offensive cyberattacks against foreign adversaries, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially expanding a shadowy electronic conflict typically conducted by secretive intelligence agencies. The White …
Trump Administration Turning to Private Firms in Cyber Offensive Read More »
Allegations that some roofers deliberately damage roofs in order to qualify properties for insurance claims have long been a concern for insurers. This fall, the North Carolina Department of Insurance and North Carolina Farm Bureau decided to do something about …
North Carolina Sting Operation Alleges Roofer Damaged Shingles to File Claim Read More »
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators this week urged the administration of President Donald Trump to finalize a science-based plan for developing a bird flu vaccine for livestock, according to a letter seen by Reuters. More than 180 million chickens, …
US Senators Push USDA for Urgent Action on Bird Flu Vaccine Read More »
Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Deputy Commissioner Jamie Walker won this year’s Robert Dineen Award, the highest honor for a state regulator bestowed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Walker began at TDI as an examiner trainee before …
TDI Deputy Commissioner Receives NAIC’s Robert Dineen Award Read More »
The city of Cincinnati approved an $8.1 million legal settlement Wednesday with hundreds of non-violent protesters who had alleged mistreatment at the hands of city and county authorities when they were arrested during the racial justice demonstrations of 2020. Cincinnati …
Cincinnati Approves $8.1 Million Settlement With Protesters Arrested in 2020 Read More »
A United Airlines light bound for Tokyo was forced to return to Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia on Saturday afternoon after experiencing an engine failure during departure, the Federal Aviation Administration said. A United spokesperson said the flight landed …
Engine Failure Forces United Airlines Flight to Return to DC-Area Airport Read More »
Senators from both parties pushed Thursday for changes to a massive defense bill after crash investigators and victims’ families warned the legislation would undo key safety reforms stemming from a collision between an airliner and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., …
Senators Seek Changes to Bill Letting Military Operate Just Like Before DC Plane cCash Read More »
