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California Socialite and ex-Dodger Owe $22M Punitive Damages in Deadly Hit and Run
A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday ordered California socialite Rebecca Grossman to pay $21 million in punitive damages to the parents of two young brothers who died when her car struck them in a ...
Surge in Catalytic Converter Thefts Highlights Top 10 Vehicles Targeted: CARFAX
A rise in value has caused an increase in catalytic converter thefts across the U.S., according to new data from vehicle history provider CARFAX. More than 137,000 catalytic converters were stolen in ...
U.S. Forecaster Says El Niño Conditions Present
El Niño conditions are present and expected to strengthen into the Northern Hemisphere winter of 2026–27, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday. The U.S. government forecaster added ...
Remote Work Makes It Hard for Young Workers to Find Jobs: Study
The rise of remote work since the pandemic has made businesses more reluctant to hire young, inexperienced workers and is the key driver of higher unemployment rates for recent college graduates, a ...
FBI Warns of Rising Cargo Theft Threat
The FBI Philadelphia Field Office issued an alert to the transportation and logistics sector about a significant increase in cargo theft scams targeting businesses nationwide. Criminal organizations ...
California Road Rage Incident Leads to Insurance Fraud Conviction
A California man was convicted last week of trying to profit from a road rage incident by submitting a claim to his insurance company for the damage he caused to his own car, according to an ...
Stellantis Tells 1.3M Jeep Owners to Park Outside Over Fire Concerns
Stellantis is recalling more than 1.3 million Jeep SUVs and trucks worldwide due to fire concerns and is urging owners to park outside, away from structures or other vehicles until a fix is ...
Judge Caps Maui Wildfire Legal Fees at $222M
A Maui judge has significantly reined in legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims' lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought. In an order issued ...