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Neutral Weather Conditions to Continue Through Summer
La Nina conditions are weakening and a shift to an El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) neutral weather pattern is expected to develop in April and persist through the Northern Hemisphere summer, a ...
Fresh Fire Danger Threatens Oklahoma, 400 Homes Already Destroyed
With Oklahoma still reeling from deadly wildfires that whipped across the state and destroyed hundreds of homes in recent days, authorities warned that this week would bring a renewed risk of fire to ...
Vehicle Thefts Down 17% in 2024: NICB
The number of stolen vehicles has dropped to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau's latest report. Nationwide, thefts decreased 17 percent from 2023 to 2024, ...
California Man Awarded $50M in Starbucks Hot Tea Lawsuit
A delivery driver has won $50 million in a lawsuit after being seriously burned when a Starbucks drink spilled in his lap at a California drive-through, court records show. A Los Angeles County jury ...
Florida Luxury Rental Car Theft Ring Busted
Several arrests were announced in conjunction with an auto theft ring responsible for stealing more than 80 cars, according to a joint announcement last week by the the Florida Department of Law ...
Nation’s Bridges at Risk if Congress Allows Bigger Trucks: Study
A new study highlights the risks connected to congressional proposals that would allow heavier tractor trailers on highways causing major damage to the nation's local bridges if enacted into law, ...
Government Agencies Warn Businesses About Rising Medusa Ransomware Attacks
The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning against a dangerous ransomware scheme. Since February, Medusa developers and affiliates have hit more than 300 ...
Contractors Insurance Alert: Construction Defect Lawsuits Rising
A new report identifying commercial litigation waves likely to pick up steam in 2025 highlights one particular theme that could further lengthen the tail of general liability claims for insurers ...