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New Rules, Delays for FEMA Grants Put Disaster Response at Risk: State Emergency Officials
State officials on the front lines of preparing for natural disasters and responding to emergencies say severe cuts to federal security grants, restrictions on money intended for readiness and ...
10 Riskiest U.S. Roads for Drivers this Halloween
New analysis shows that aggressive driving peaks during the weekends, coinciding with Halloween celebrations this year, according to Allstate's Drivewise data. Aggressive driving behavior in major ...
California Sues Plastic Bag Makers Alleging They Lied About Products Being Recyclable
California ramped up its efforts to curb plastic pollution Friday — suing three plastic-bag makers, alleging the companies falsely claimed their products were recyclable. State Attorney General Rob ...
Flirty AI Chatbots Force Meta to Give Teens’ Parents More Control
Meta said on Friday it will let parents disable their teens' private chats with AI characters, adding another measure to make its social media platforms safe for minors after fierce criticism over ...
Practice Makes Perfect for Teen Drivers: Survey
A new survey finds that young drivers felt more empowered when they spent more time practicing behind the wheel, according to Progressive Insurance. The insurer surveyed 513 new drivers aged 18 to 25 ...
New California Law Aims to Stabilize Insurance for Those Unable to Get Private Coverage
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bipartisan bill that aims to prevent the state's home insurer of last resort from running out of money following a natural disaster. The FAIR Plan is an ...
Illinois Sues State Farm for Refusal to Release Homeowners Insurance Data
The State of Illinois is suing State Farm for refusing to provide nationwide homeowners insurance data at the request of the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI). Attorney General Kwame Raoul ...
California City Requires Bolstered Staffing to Address Retail Crime
A California city has found a new way to fight rampant retail theft. In August, the city of Long Beach passed an ordinance requiring increased staffing at stores. The ordinance, which goes into ...