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Trump Calls Texas’ Data Center Opposition a “Mistake”
President Donald Trump this week criticized Texas for being anti-data centers, just days after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott paused industry-wide approvals until the companies provide the state with more information on things like power and water use. “I saw Texas …
POSTED AUGUST 07, 2026 4:44 PM |
Texas Bakery Fined $25K for Child Labor and Back Wages Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered thousands in back wages and assessed penalties after a federal investigation revealed child labor, minimum wage, and overtime violations by the operators of three La Panaderia Bakery & Café locations in San Antonio. …
POSTED AUGUST 07, 2026 4:39 PM |
Pritzker Signs Bills Giving Insurance Department Power to Overturn Rate Changes
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker this week signed legislation that gives the state’s insurance department authority to object rates it deems are excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory. HB 4273 and SB 714 allow the Illinois Department of Insurance to review homeowners …
POSTED AUGUST 07, 2026 4:28 PM |
Chinese AI Model Kimi K3 Escapes Sandbox in Third-Party Test, Researchers Say
Chinese firm Moonshot’s latest artificial intelligence model broke out of a cyber-testing environment, researchers said, in the latest incident that raises concerns about how well AI companies control their technology. Moonshot’s Kimi K3 was able to find its way out …
POSTED AUGUST 07, 2026 4:10 PM |
People Moves: Paulk Named COO of Old Republic Excess & Surplus
Old Republic International Corporation announced that John Paulk has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Old Republic Excess & Surplus, reporting to Ralph Sabbagh, President. In making this announcement, Craig Smiddy, Old Republic International’s President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, …
POSTED AUGUST 07, 2026 4:07 PM |
Ignite Specialty Risk Launches Australian Operations, Led by Stormont-Sainsbury
Ignite Specialty Risk, the London-based managing general agent, has launched operations in Sydney, Australia, led by Lucinda Stormont-Sainsbury. “Australia is an important strategic market for Ignite and establishing our Australian operations marks a significant milestone in our international growth,” commented …
POSTED AUGUST 07, 2026 3:50 PM |
Jury Finds No Malpractice by NY Law Firm in Patriot National Downfall
A Broward County jury on Thursday exonerated the Simpson Thacher & Bartlett law firm, finding the large New York firm’s lawyers were not negligent in the downfall of Patriot National, the Florida insurance services firm that went bankrupt a decade …
POSTED AUGUST 07, 2026 3:27 PM |
Major Hedge Funds Targeted in Wave of Attempted Cyberattacks
Hackers launched a wave of sophisticated attacks on Wall Street firms in recent days, targeting information systems at major money managers, according to people familiar with the matter. Point72 Asset Management informed investors on Wednesday that it had been attacked, …
POSTED AUGUST 07, 2026 3:02 PM |
Allstate Introduces Large Language Model, ALLIE
Allstate CEO Tom Wilson said the insurer has a “technology-drive strategy, not a strategy supported by technology.” And the next step in the strategy is the build of ALLIE – Allstate’s Large Language Intelligent Ecosystem. Speaking to analysts during a …
POSTED AUGUST 07, 2026 1:59 PM |
Washington Arson Suspect Timed Fire for High Wind Day
The 37-year old man suspected of starting one of the fires burning around Spokane, Washington told a detective that he planned the arson attack for Sunday to coincide with a “high winds” day, according to court documents. That blaze was …
POSTED AUGUST 07, 2026 12:55 PM |
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Washington Arson Suspect Timed Fire for High Wind Day
The 37-year old man suspected of starting one of the fires burning around Spokane, Washington told a detective that he planned the arson attack for Sunday to coincide with a “high winds” day, according to court documents. That blaze was …
POSTED AUGUST 07, 2026 12:55 PM |
California Sees Second Straight Year of Vehicle Theft Declines
California recorded its second straight year of declining vehicle thefts last year, the California Highway Patrol is reporting. According to the CHP’s, thieves stole roughly 133,000 vehicles in California in 2025, which represents a 25% decrease from the 176,230 vehicles …
POSTED AUGUST 07, 2026 5:00 AM |
Republican Senators Propose Repealing California Emissions Rules
Four Republican U.S. senators on Thursday proposed repealing landmark California vehicle emissions rules in a bid to prevent the state from imposing stricter tailpipe requirements than the federal government. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in June sent the Republican-controlled Congress …
POSTED AUGUST 07, 2026 5:00 AM |
California Hotel Paying $2.75M for Pandemic Return-to-Work Law Violations
A California hotel is paying $2.75 million for failing to comply with a state law that requires offering available positions to former employees based on seniority after pandemic-related layoffs. The California Labor Commissioner’s Office secured the settlement for 24 workers …
POSTED AUGUST 07, 2026 5:00 AM |
Pac-12, Mountain West Conferences Finalize ‘Poaching’ and Exit Fees Settlement
The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have finalized a settlement over “poaching” and exit fees. The two conferences announced on Tuesday that all sides have reached final agreements to settle all pending litigation. The statement included Boise State, Colorado State, …
POSTED AUGUST 06, 2026 1:20 PM |
Cal/OSHA Cites LA County Roofers $282,420 Following Fatal Fall
A worker’s fatal fall led Cal/OSHA to cite three Los Angeles County-based roofing contractors for multiple workplace safety violations, with proposed penalties totaling $282,420. An employee was repairing a roof leak at a two-story residential property in Westchester when he …
POSTED AUGUST 06, 2026 5:00 AM |
Amazon’s Zoox to Levy Fares, in US First for Controls-Free Taxis in Vegas
Amazon.com Inc.’s Zoox robotaxi division will start charging fares next week in Las Vegas, marking a first in the U.S. for autonomous vehicles without driver controls. Zoox will charge Vegas customers starting Aug. 10, with fares calculated from a base …
POSTED AUGUST 05, 2026 5:40 PM |
Wildfires Mean Portland Edges Out Kinshasa for World’s Worst Air
Wildfires burning across Washington and Oregon have left Portland with the worst air quality among major cities around the world, edging out Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The air in both cities is classified as unhealthy, although the …
POSTED AUGUST 05, 2026 1:53 PM |
Edison Equipment Blamed for Deadly Eaton Fire in Los Angeles
Southern California Edison equipment sparked a January 2025 wildfire that killed 19 people in the Los Angeles area, fire officials said. The Eaton Fire was caused by electrical arcing events that took place on an out-of-service tower on a dry …
POSTED AUGUST 05, 2026 5:00 AM |
Orion180 Launches Customizable Private Flood Insurance in California
Orion180 Insurance has rolled out a residential private flood insurance offering in California. The product provides up to $1 million in building coverage, waiting periods as short as 10 days and a streamlined application process. Policies are designed to meet …
POSTED AUGUST 05, 2026 5:00 AM |
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