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Emerging Risks: Could Obesity Lawsuits Become a Major Liability Event?
Public health problems often have the potential to lead to severe and systemic liability losses. This was the case in the massive asbestos and tobacco litigation events of the 20th century, as well ...
Florida on Edge as Hurricanes Franklin and Idalia Take Shape
With two hurricanes forming in the Atlantic, Florida and the rest of the Atlantic seaboard are bracing for their impact. While Hurricane Franklin is only expected to bring with it considerable wind, ...
Resolution of Tesla Autopilot Probe Expected Soon
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will resolve its two-year investigation into Tesla Autopilot and could make a public announcement soon, the agency's acting head told ...
Extreme Heat Protections for Outdoor Workers Lag in Most U.S. States
Santos Brizuela spent more than two decades laboring outdoors, persisting despite a bout of heatstroke while cutting sugarcane in Mexico and chronic laryngitis from repeated exposure to the hot sun ...
Organized Marine GPS Theft Ring Busted in Florida
Following a lengthy investigation into a well-organized and sophisticated marine GPS theft ring operating throughout the Keys and South Florida, 10 men were arrested Tuesday morning. The Monroe ...
As Cleanup Continues in Maui, 75 Wildfires Rage Across the U.S.
As cleanup continues in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires, a new update released by the National Interagency Fire Center indicates there are currently 75 wildfires blazing through the U.S. Those ...
U.S. Seeks Focused, Efficient Use of Global Climate Disaster Fund
When countries adopt a global fund for climate disaster losses and damages at this year's U.N. climate conference, the U.S. will be arguing to efficiently limit its use, said U.S. officials giving a ...
New Rules Proposed Requiring Seatbelt Use by Passengers in Vehicles
The Department of Transportation is proposing new rules designed to encourage seatbelt use by car and truck passengers, including those sitting in the back seat. The new rules proposed by the ...