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New Consumer Label Rates Devices Less Likely to Be Hacked
The federal government is rolling out a consumer labeling system designed to help Americans pick smart devices that are less vulnerable to hacking. Under the voluntary program, called the U.S. Cyber ...
California Wildfires Could Spark Insurance Moratoriums, Other Challenges
As wildfires continue to wreak havoc across California, experts say one part of the recovery process that is proving particularly challenging for high-net-worth homeowners is simply accessing ...
Los Angeles Wildfire to Have Limited National Economic Impact: Economists
Devastating fires in the Los Angeles, California, area are likely to put modest pressure on the U.S. national economy in the near term but are unlikely to derail strong forward momentum, economists ...
‘PDS’ Warnings Designed to Grab Attention During Extreme Weather
The National Weather Service's Los Angeles page screams "Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)" in hot pink letters against a gray background. It's a rare warning aimed at seizing attention ahead of ...
Investigators Probe Cause of Deadly California Wildfires
Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 26 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area. In ...
Higher OSHA Penalties Announced for 2025
Annual inflation adjustments to penalties for workplace injuries in the U.S. were announced in a memo issued last week by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). As required by the ...
USDA Studies Confirm U.S. Meat Plant Workers Face Higher Health Risks
Workers in U.S. chicken and pork plants face higher risks than other manufacturing workers for musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, according to two studies the U.S. Department ...
Business Groups, Trial Lawyers at Odds Over Georgia’s Latest Push to Curb Lawsuits
After years of stalled efforts to limit civil lawsuits, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Republican lawmakers are doubling down with a new push. Supporters, most prominently business groups, call the ...