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Head of Environmental Firm Sentenced to Prison for Asbestos Left at Chicago Worksite
A federal judge has sentenced the president of an environmental services company to more than six and a half years in federal prison for knowingly leaving asbestos at a suburban Chicago demolition ...
State of Emergency Declared in California in Anticipation of More El Niño-driven Storms
On Monday, California Governor Newsom issued a state of emergency proclamation, mobilizing state resources ahead of potential winter storms and other impacts. This year's El Niño event is already ...
U.S. Issues Short-term Waiver on Working Hours for Fuel Truck Drivers
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday the Trump administration is temporarily relaxing rules on hours of service by truck drivers handling gasoline and diesel, citing supply and ...
Despite State Law, Only 8 of 160 Texas Utilities Filed Wildfire Response Plans
Only eight of 160 utility companies that operate in fire-prone areas of Texas have complied with a law that helps mitigate wildfires, lawmakers recently learned. The revelation comes on the heels of ...
Electronic Tolling, Better Signage Could Have Prevented Deadly Ohio Toll Plaza Crash
A deadly crash at a toll plaza on Interstate 80 near Swanton, Ohio, in 2024 could have been avoided if the turnpike used fully electronic tolling and provided clearer information about toll payment ...
Drivers Widely Overestimate Driving Ability Despite Engaging in Risky Habits: Survey
A large segment of of U.S. drivers (85%) reported they're safer than average, despite admitting risky habits, according to a new Arity survey. The survey reveals a disconnect between what drivers ...
Lawsuit Over Reese’s Halloween Pumpkins That Didn’t Resemble Packaging Dismissed
Hershey won the dismissal of a lawsuit claiming it let down consumers because its Halloween-themed Reese's pumpkins lacked the decorative carved designs shown on the packaging. U.S. District Judge ...
Lawsuit Alleges LA Dodgers Owner Mark Walter Failed to Disclose Federal Probe to Policyholders
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter and multiple insurance companies he owns have been sued, alleging they failed to disclose an ongoing federal probe to customers while directing policyholders' ...