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KCC Releases Latest Version of U.S. Winter Storm Model
Catastrophe modeler Karen Clark & Company (KCC) announced the release of the KCC U.S. Winter Storm Model Version 3.0. The latest model captures two types of winter storms: extratropical cyclones ...
OpenAI Says ChatGPT Not to Blame in Teen’s Death by Suicide
OpenAI defended itself against a lawsuit accusing ChatGPT of coaching a 16-year-old to kill himself, saying the chatbot directed the teenager to seek help more than 100 times. In a court filing ...
Litigation Finance Hits a Wall After Bets on Huge Gains Falter
Litigation finance is having a bad year. After predicting huge growth as recently as January 2024, the industry is now finding that hedge funds and other sources of capital are pulling back. The ...
How ‘Super Roofs’ Reward Insurers, Cat Bond Investors and Homeowners
As the Trump administration stalls federal funding for projects intended to make states more resilient to climate change and private insurers decline to cover properties in high-risk zones, North ...
Texas ID Restrictions Could Prevent Illegal Immigrants in U.S. From Buying, Registering Vehicles
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is implementing more stringent photo identification requirements for all vehicle registrations and renewals in an abrupt shift that could shut out immigrants ...
Burger King Whopper Lawsuit Stalled by Federal Judge
A federal judge dealt a setback to customers suing Burger King over advertising for its Whopper sandwiches, saying their claims were too disparate to justify certifying a nationwide class action. The ...
Thanksgiving Storm Dropped Up to 12 Inches of Snow in Parts of the Midwest
Travelers in parts of the Midwest had to endure a winter snowstorm over the Thanksgiving holiday, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall totals ranging from six to 11 inches were ...
Dozens of State Attorneys General Urge Congress Not to Block AI Laws
Republican and Democratic attorneys general from 35 states, and the District of Columbia, urged congressional leaders on Tuesday not to block state laws governing artificial intelligence, warning of ...