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Crack on North Carolina Ride Reminder of Amusement Park Risks
A visible crack in the support beam of a North Carolina roller coaster served as a reminder of the risks that sometimes arise with amusement park rides, particularly as families and adrenaline ...
The ‘New Abnormal’ of Wildfires and Smoky Skies Beyond California
It was a smell that invoked a memory—both for Emily Kuchlbauer in North Carolina and Ryan Bomba in Chicago. It was smoke from wildfires, the odor of an increasingly hot and occasionally on-fire ...
Global Cyber Premiums Could Exceed $50B by 2030
The cyber insurance market potential is huge, with premiums likely to exceed $50 billion by 2030, according to a new report by global insurance broker Howden. With the potential to rival major ...
After Member Exodus, Insurers Seek to Ease UN Climate Alliance Rules
The remaining insurers in a United Nations-backed coalition aimed at tackling climate change are poised to loosen the alliance's membership requirements after a recent exodus of members, according to ...
Chicago Flooding Highlights Vulnerability of Major Cities During Extreme Weather
Heavy rains that flooded Chicago neighborhoods, rendered freeways impassable and wreaked havoc on NASCAR street races downtown Sunday are serving as stark reminders of urban centers' vulnerability ...
Still Hiring: Big Tech Layoffs Give Other Sectors an Opening
For the thousands of workers who'd never experienced upheaval in the tech sector, the recent mass layoffs at companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta came as a shock. Now they are being ...
Travelers Vows Changes to Golf Course After PGA Tournament’s Low Scores
Changes will be made to the TPC River Highlands after record low scoring during the recent PGA Tour's Travelers Championship, tournament officials said. Andy Bessette, Travelers' executive vice ...
GEICO to Pay $805K to Settle Overtime Wage Disputes With Claims Adjusters
Insurer GEICO has agreed to pay $805,000 total to settle class action lawsuits by claims adjusters alleging they were entitled to unpaid wages for overtime worked between May 27, 2019 and May 27, ...