U.S.
‘Structural Shift’ Occurring in California Surplus Lines
The Los Angeles wildfires that kicked off 2025 not only sped up a statewide homeowners insurance market pullback, they also played a part in an ongoing reshaping of California's surplus lines market, ...
Texas, California, and Florida Lead States With Takata Airbag Equipped Vehicles Still on Road
As one carmaker issued a new warning to drivers of its cars with unrepaired Takata airbags, new data shows more than five million cars on the road still have the defective airbags despite a ...
CPC Forecast Predicts La Nina Shift Towards El Nino Conditions in Early 2026
There is a 60% chance of a shift in the climate phenomenon known as La Niña towards El Niño in February-April 2026, with the pattern known as ENSO-neutral likely to persist through the Northern ...
Las Vegas Underground Tunnels Face Scrutiny Over Safety, Environmental Concerns
Elon Musk's "Vegas Loop," a network of underground tunnels to ferry passengers in Teslas, was under fresh scrutiny this week from Nevada lawmakers who raised concerns about alleged workplace safety ...
Trump’s Repeal of Climate Rule Opens a ‘New Front’ for Litigation
The Trump administration's imminent repeal of an Obama-era scientific finding that greenhouse gases pose a public health threat could open up a new pathway for filing lawsuits against power-plant ...
Hazardous Weather Could Hit Western U.S. Next Week
Increased chances of above-normal precipitation are expected over the western U.S., according to a forecast issued this week by the National Weather Service. Following a dry period, meteorologists ...
Local Regulators Deny Rezoning Request for Pennsylvania Data Center Development
A county commission in Pennsylvania on Tuesday denied a request by Talen Energy to rezone hundreds of acres of land for the development of data centers, marking the latest example of local pushback ...
Economic Uncertainty, AI Anxiety Lead U.S. Workers to Stay Put: Survey
Navigating a changing economy and AI worries are leading American workers to remain in their jobs, according to Mercer's 2026 Inside Employees' Minds report. The Marsh subsidiary explored the ...