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State Attorneys General Oppose AI Regulation Ban Over Risks to U.S. Consumers
Republican proposal to block states from regulating artificial intelligence for 10 years drew opposition on Friday from a bipartisan group of attorneys general in California, New York, Ohio and other ...
Insurance Gap Highlights Texas’ Growing Flood Risk
Texas is facing a critical shortfall. With more than 2.1 million properties projected to face flood exposure over the next 30 years, and over 200,000 expected to flood with near certainty, urgent ...
Turbulent Waters May Have Contributed to Mexican Tall Ship’s Crash into Brooklyn Bridge
When a Mexican navy tall ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, it was maneuvering in turbulent waters. The tide had just turned, and a fast current was heading up the East River as a 10 mph wind set ...
California Commissioner Launches Smoke Claims & Remediation Task Force
A new task force has been formed to develop standards in California for insurance coverage and clean-up of smoke-damaged homes. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced the formation ...
Motorcyclist Fatality Rate 28 Times Higher Than Car Drivers, NHTSA Urges Safety
A new advisory by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urges safety as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month gets underway.The ...
Dangerous Dog Bill Goes Before Florida Governor
Twin bills outlining requirements for owners of dangerous dogs have circulated through the Florida legislature, making their way to Governor Ron DeSantis' desk. House Bill 593 and Senate Bill 572, ...
More Hazardous Storms Expected in Already Battered Central US
More severe storms were expected to roll across the central U.S. this week following the weather-related deaths of more than two dozen people and a devastating Kentucky tornado. The National Weather ...
FEMA Chief Says Agency Will Raise State Burden for Disasters to 50%
David Richardson, the new head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, said on Thursday that states would in the future bear half the costs for responding to natural disasters, up from 25 percent ...