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Study of Flooded EV Batteries Raises Safety Questions
An examination of electric vehicles damaged by Florida floods raises questions about the "stranded energy" contained within their batteries, according to researchers at the Idaho National Laboratory. ...
It Only Takes 15 Minutes to Change Your Health
New research shows that 15 minutes and a touch of gamification can put you on the path to wellness. Assessing results from 11,575 participants, across 73 Australian, New Zealand and UK companies, ...
BMW to Recall More Than 720,000 Vehicles Due to Water Pump Issue
BMW is recalling more than 720,000 vehicles due to an issue with the water pump's electrical connector that could potentially lead to a fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said ...
Work-Related Stress Linked to Higher Risk for Irregular Heart Rhythm
Work-related stress that stems from job strain and a perceived imbalance between effort and reward may raise the risk of developing an abnormal heart rhythm condition, new research suggests. The ...
Tech Surpasses Price as Driver of Policy Selection for Weather-Related Coverage
Consumers prioritize comprehensive coverage and technological capabilities over cost, so much so, that they are willing to switch providers or pay higher premiums for better claims experiences during ...
Ransomware Attacks, Payments Grow Globally: Report
Attacks by new ransomware groups, including PLAY, Medusa, RansomHub, INC Ransom, BlackSuit and some additional lesser-known factions, eclipsed the first quarter of this year by 16 percent and the ...
The Latest Launches From ZestyAI, Ascend, Clearcover
ZestyAI, a provider of climate and property risk analytics solutions powered by artificial intelligence, unveiled its newest solution to address interior water risk. Z-WATER is an AI-powered model ...
FTC Ban on Worker Noncompete Agreements Blocked by Federal Judge
A federal judge ruled the US Federal Trade Commission can't enforce its near-total ban on noncompete agreements that was set to go into effect next month, blocking an effort by the agency to make ...