U.S.
Farmers Eliminating Homeowners Insurance Policy Cap in California
Farmers Insurance announced it will eliminate the cap on the number of homeowners insurance policies it offers in California. The move is part of a new filing, and the cap removal is effective ...
2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Goes Out Like a Lamb
This year's Atlantic hurricane season was marked by contrasts, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). From intense bursts of activity to relative calm, the season ...
JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley Client Data May Be Exposed by Vendor’s Hack, NYT Reports
Client data for JPMorgan Chase, Citi, Morgan Stanley and other major banks may have been accessed in a hack of a technology vendor, the New York Times reported on Saturday, citing people familiar ...
Pot Addiction Is Possible — What to Know
Dr. Smita Das often hears the same myth: You can't get hooked on pot. And the misconception has become more widespread as a growing number of states legalize marijuana. Around half now allow ...
Thanksgiving No. 1 Day of the Year for Cooking Fires in U.S.
Thanksgiving is the No. 1 day of the year for home cooking fires in the U.S., and leaving food unattended is the leading cause, the Red Cross reported. According to the National Fire Protection ...
Starbucks to Face Shareholder Lawsuit Over Surprise Sales Decline
Starbucks must face a lawsuit claiming it defrauded shareholders by concealing declining sales in the United States and China, its two largest markets, which led to a 16 percent drop in its stock ...
New Female Crash Test Dummy Gets Key Government Endorsement
The U.S. government announced major design changes it wants to implement to make the female version of the vehicle crash test dummy more lifelike, potentially replacing a model used for decades that ...
Buffett-Owned Utility Reaches $150M Oregon Wildfire Settlement
PacifiCorp, owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, said on Wednesday it reached a $150 million settlement with 1,434 plaintiffs who blamed the utility for starting the 2020 Labor Day weekend ...