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Bayer Renews Bid for US High Court to Curb Roundup Cases
Bayer said on Friday it was again petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to sharply limit legal claims that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer, seeking to avoid potentially billions of dollars in ...
Severe Storms, Flash Floods Continue to Batter Parts of the US
Parts of the South and Midwest, still reeling from violent storms, tornadoes and flooding, face new flooding and tornado warnings that forecasters said could last for days. Severe thunderstorms have ...
Federal Judge Rules Several Companies Face Lawsuit Over Tainted Baby Food
A U.S. judge said several companies including Walmart, Beech-Nut and Gerber must face a nationwide lawsuit claiming that toxic heavy metals contaminated their baby food, causing brain and ...
What Forecasters Mean When They Warn of a 100-Year Flood
Weather forecasters sometimes warn of storms that unleash rains so unusual they are described as 100-year or even 500-year floods. Here's what to know about how scientists determine how extreme a ...
A Shifting Political Landscape—and More State Regulations for Cyber
Cybersecurity professionals, businesses, individuals and insurers alike are fighting a war with cyber criminals, and they might be losing, according to experts on the latest episode of The Insuring ...
Spring Outlook Forecasts Continued Drought for the West: NOAA
Drought conditions are expected to continue in the Rocky Mountains, Southwest and southern Plains, according to NOAA's Spring Outlook. Forecasters at NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predict ...
Getty Museum to Sell $500 Million of Debt for Fire Protection
One of California's most famed art institutions, the Getty, is turning to the bond market for $500 million to help preserve its masterpieces as the state prepares for another fire-prone summer. The ...
Drowsy Driving Impacts 14% of Americans: Survey
New data indicates a steady increase in drivers falling asleep behind the wheel since 2020, according to a survey sponsored by Erie Insurance. The insurer found that 14 percent of Americans have ...