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Texas Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit by Survivors of Uvalde School Shooting
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday rejected an appeal by Robb Elementary students and teachers who argued failures by the Department of Public Safety and Uvalde County contributed to a botched response to the 2022 shooting that killed 19 students …
POSTED JUNE 29, 2026 4:34 PM |
ANV Agrees to Acquire Specialist MGA Assured Underwriting Group
ANV Group Holdings Ltd., a global insurance intermediary platform, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Assured Underwriting Group Ltd. (AUG), a specialist MGA providing insurance-backed financial protection products to tour operators and the travel sector across …
POSTED JUNE 29, 2026 4:22 PM |
Texas Industrial Facility Faces $3.5M in Fines for Safety Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed more than $3.5 million in fines against three companies after federal inspectors determined they failed to protect workers during post-emergency response cleanup after a chemical spill at the BWC Terminals industrial facility east …
POSTED JUNE 29, 2026 4:13 PM |
Michigan Communities Fight to Address Lead in Drinking Water
Twenty-five Metro Detroit communities exceeded Michigan’s lead action level for drinking water since 2018, according to state compliance data analyzed by a drinking water engineer and reviewed by Planet Detroit. The communities all receive water treated by the Great Lakes …
POSTED JUNE 29, 2026 4:10 PM |
People Moves: Intact Insurance Names Meleniclis as CIO
Intact Insurance announced the appointment of Rory Meleniclis as Chief Information Officer. In this role, he will lead the next phase of the company’s technology evolution across its global specialty lines business, with a focus on strengthening core systems, advancing …
POSTED JUNE 29, 2026 4:02 PM |
Neptune Doubles Flood Policy Limits to $15 Million
Neptune Insurance, one of the largest private flood insurance providers, has doubled its policy limits on most types of coverage, including limits of up to $15 million on commercial and residential structures, the company announced. “Property values have continued to …
POSTED JUNE 29, 2026 2:25 PM |
Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Review SEC’s Rescinded ‘Gag Rule’
The US Supreme Court refused to review the constitutionality of a now-rescinded Securities and Exchange Commission policy that forced people and companies settling enforcement cases to never publicly criticize or contest the Wall Street watchdog’s claims. The justices without comment …
POSTED JUNE 29, 2026 2:22 PM |
Italy’s Former Railways Chief Starts 5-Year Jail Term for 2009 Disaster
The 72-year-old former head of Italy’s state railway company has begun a five-year jail term over a 2009 derailment that killed 32 people, in a case highlighting the issue of management liability and the snail’s pace of Italian justice. Mauro …
POSTED JUNE 29, 2026 2:05 PM |
Four Dead in Kentucky Amid Flooding Caused by Heavy Rains
Four people have died due to flooding from thunderstorms in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday, and he declared a state of emergency with additional rainfall expected. Flash flood warnings were in effect Saturday for parts of Kentucky and Indiana …
POSTED JUNE 29, 2026 1:43 PM |
Stalled US Permits Threaten $121 Billion in Wind and Solar Investment, Report Shows
Trump administration policies that have stalled permits for renewable energy projects are putting more than $121 billion of investment at risk and slowing development of wind, solar and storage capacity needed to meet rising power demand, according to a report …
POSTED JUNE 29, 2026 1:42 PM |
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Four Washington Restaurants Must Pay $750K in Wages, Damages to Workers
Four Washington-based restaurants must pay $750,000 in back wages and damages to 42 workers after an investigation uncovered minimum wage and overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The U.S. Department of Labor secured a federal consent judgment requiring …
POSTED JUNE 29, 2026 5:00 AM |
People Moves: Venbrook Names Ward CFO; Lesmann Joins Crest as Broker; Alliant Adds Lundquist to Benefits Team
Ward Joins Venbrook as CFO Venbrook Group LLC named Kenneth W. Ward chief financial officer. Ward specializes in operational efficiency, cost-cutting initiatives and growth. He has worked across a variety of industries and most recently held the CFO role at …
POSTED JUNE 29, 2026 5:00 AM |
Tesla Settles Lawsuit Over Deadly Crash Involving Full Self-Driving
Tesla Inc. has quietly resolved a lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2023 crash that precipitated a defect investigation into the carmaker’s automated-driving technology. The collision involved 71-year-old Johna Story, who had stepped out of her vehicle on an Arizona highway …
POSTED JUNE 26, 2026 2:55 PM |
Orion180 Launches FLEX Home Insurance in Colorado
Orion180 Insurance has launched its FLEX homeowners insurance coverage in Colorado. FLEX Home Insurance is designed to give homeowners greater control over how they protect their property, allowing them to tailor coverage to fit their individual risk tolerance and budget. …
POSTED JUNE 26, 2026 5:00 AM |
Indictments Delivered for Auto Theft Ring Targeting Colorado Airports
A Colorado grand jury indicted 11 defendants for taking part in an auto theft ring that reportedly targeted vehicles parked at municipal airports. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and Denver District Attorney John Walsh announced the indictments this week on …
POSTED JUNE 26, 2026 5:00 AM |
Week-Long LA Warehouse Fire That Impacted Air Quality and Businesses Knocked Down
A fire near downtown Los Angeles that has affected the health of nearby residents and caused businesses economic harm for more than a week was knocked down Wednesday night, fire officials said. A fire at a 491,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse …
POSTED JUNE 25, 2026 1:49 PM |
‘Ghost Broker’ Who Procured 1,120 Policies Through Fraud Arrested
A 14-month-long “ghost broker” investigation has concluded with the arrest of a man accused of procuring more than 1,120 auto insurance policies using fraudulent data and social media apps. The Utah Insurance Department announced the arrest of Carlos David Garcia …
POSTED JUNE 25, 2026 5:00 AM |
Digital Insurer Honeycomb Insurance Expands into Nevada
Digital insurer Honeycomb Insurance is expanding into Nevada roughly one month after receiving a $40 million funding round. The company’s recent launches include operations in Kansas and Missouri. Honeycomb’s digital platform is designed to enable agents to quote and bind …
POSTED JUNE 25, 2026 5:00 AM |
Smoke From LA Warehouse Fire Affecting Residents, Businesses
Smoke continues to billow from a fire at a massive warehouse in Los Angeles, drawing complaints about air quality from residents and interrupting nearby businesses. A fire at a 491,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse located near homes in Boyle Heights continues …
POSTED JUNE 24, 2026 1:53 PM |
FEMA Frees $15.4M for Flood, Earthquake and Wildfire Projects in California
The Federal Emergency Management Agency released federal funding for hazard mitigation projects in California to address flood, earthquake and wildfire risks. Congress authorized the projects through the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act. Funding was …
POSTED JUNE 24, 2026 5:00 AM |
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