Hurricane Helene Churns Toward Florida Coast as Large Storm
Hurricane Helene pushed deeper into the Gulf of Mexico as the system tracked toward Florida, where it's forecast to make landfall Thursday evening as a punishing Category ...
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A Quarter of Small Businesses Report Falling Victim to AI Scams
A new survey reveals that in the past year an estimated one-quarter of small business owners (SBOs) have been targeted by a scam that used generative AI, according Nationwide Insurance. Those ...
Southeast U.S. on Hurricane Watch as Helene Surges Its Way
Hurricane watches were issued for parts of Cuba and Mexico on Monday as a cluster of storms south of the Cayman Islands was expected to strengthen into a major hurricane while moving north toward the ...
Lowering Speed Limit May Not Slow Drivers: Study
A before-and-after study in one Minnesota city shows that changing posted speed limits may not—at least initially—cause drivers to slow down. "We know that physical modifications to a roadway ...
Survey: U.S. Homes Unprepared for Extreme Weather, Homeowners Prioritize Cosmetic Updates
A new survey shows that while 66 percent of U.S. homes have experienced weather-related damage, only one-third of homeowners have made improvements to safeguard their properties, according to Leaf ...
MrBeast, Amazon Sued by $5M Reality Show Competitors Over Alleged ‘Unsafe’ Conditions
MrBeast is accused of creating "unsafe" employment conditions, including sexual harassment, and misrepresenting contestants' odds at winning his new Amazon reality show's $5 million grand prize in a ...
Software Crackdown Leads to Proposed Ban on Chinese Vehicles From U.S. Roads
The U.S. Commerce Department on Monday proposed prohibiting key Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads due to national security concerns - a move that would effectively ...
Arrests Made in $2.5M Florida Car Theft Ring
A group that stole nearly $2.5 million worth of vehicles in the state of Florida has been busted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). Between March 18, 2024, and August 18, 2024, the ...
Jury Awards $116M in Deadly New York No-Door Helicopter Crash
A jury has awarded $116 million to the family of one of five people killed in a no-door helicopter that crashed and sank in a New York City river, leaving passengers trapped in their safety ...