Government
Brexit Talks at Risk as May Rejects EU Draft Divorce Deal
The European Union presented the U.K. with a draft divorce deal that Theresa May said no British prime minister could ever accept. The pound fell. Brexit talks once again look to be stuck around the ...
Sidelined Transportation Rules Could Raise Safety Risk
President Donald Trump says his administration has ended more unnecessary regulations than any previous administration. In response to his orders, the Transportation Department has withdrawn, ...
No Insider Trades Before Cyber Breach Disclosure, SEC Says In New Guidance
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday updated guidance to public companies on how and when they should disclose cyber security risks and breaches, including potential weaknesses ...
Connected Car Data For Sale: War Over Profits Builds; Privacy Concerns Linger
Picture this: You're driving home from work, contemplating what to make for dinner, and as you idle at a red light near your neighborhood pizzeria, an ad offering $5 off a pepperoni pie pops up on ...
Growing Drone Risks Evident in Spike of Collisions and Close Calls
Aviation regulators are investigating a flurry of collisions and close calls between consumer drones and aircraft, encounters they say pose significant risks to the flying public. Canadian ...
March 1 Autonomous Car Summit Planned by U.S. Transportation Dept.
Auto manufacturers, technology companies, road safety advocates and policy makers will attend a March 1 conference over potential government actions that could speed the rollout of autonomous cars, ...
U.S. Tax Cuts Will Test Bermuda’s Insurance/Reinsurance Model: Fitch
The Bermuda insurance/reinsurance model will be tested following U.S. tax forms and the continuing challenges of competitive market conditions, according to a report by Fitch Ratings. The cut in the ...
U.S. Senate Looks for Way to Bring Self-Driving Car Bill to Vote
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee is pursuing different strategies to win approval this year of landmark self-driving car legislation that could make it easier for automakers to get ...