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Charging Cable Thefts Pose Obstacle to Greater EV Acceptance
Just before 2 a.m. on a chilly April night in Seattle, Wash., a Chevrolet Silverado pickup stopped at an electric vehicle charging station on the edge of a shopping center parking lot. Two men, one ...
Lightning Caused $1.2B in U.S. Homeowners Claim Payouts in 2023: Triple-I
Damage to U.S. homes due to lightning resulted in $1.2 billion being paid out in homeowners insurance claims in 2023. Last year, lightning affected 70,000 policyholders, with $194 million ...
U.S. Forecast: 65% Chance of La Nina Developing in July-Sept
There is a 65 percent chance of the La Nina weather pattern, characterized by cold temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, developing during July-September, according to a U.S. ...
California Politics Muddy Retail Theft Solutions
With retail theft increasing, California Democratic leadership is clashing with a coalition of law enforcement and business groups in a fierce political fight over how to crack down on the problem. ...
46% Rise in Cargo Thefts Seen in Q1 2024 Over Same Period in 2023
In the first quarter of 2024, CargoNet documented a staggering 925 thefts, a 46 percent increase compared to the first quarter of 2023 and a 10 percent rise from the fourth quarter of 2023. The ...
Prevent Hurricane Damage With Roofing, Garage Door Upgrades
Fortifying asphalt shingles and ensuring garage doors have a high wind rating are two ways to substantially reduce or prevent damage this hurricane season, according to the Insurance Institute for ...
Waymo Robo-Taxi Probe Seeks Answers for Unexpected Behavior
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it is seeking additional details about a series incidents that raise concerns about the performance of Alphabet's Waymo self-driving ...
Just 32% of Hazard Prone Areas Have Adopted Resistant Building Codes: FEMA
Wicked summer storms, tornadoes and hurricanes each year highlight the importance of up-to-date building codes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) tracks building code adoption status for ...