Two Workers Die in Accident at South Dakota Farm Silo
VOLGA, S.D. (AP) — Two people have died in an accident at a farm silo in South Dakota. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that the accident happened just before noon Saturday on a farm near …
Few Households Opt Out of $600M Ohio Train Derailment Settlement
Very few people who live near the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment opted out of a $600 million class action settlement despite residents’ reservations about whether the deal offers enough, so lawyers argue the agreement should be approved later this …
Chicago Man Awarded $50M in Damages After Wrongful Murder Conviction
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal jury has awarded $50 million in damages to a suburban Chicago man who was exonerated in a murder and released from prison in 2018 after spending about 10 years behind bars. Monday’s unanimous jury verdict …
Mississippi Commissioner Warns of Francine’s Impact on State
Mississippi’s insurance commissioner is reminding policyholders that once Hurricane Francine moves across Louisiana, it will likely bring strong winds and heavy rains to the western part of the Magnolia State. And residents should be prepared by reading their insurance policies, …
New Southern California Wildfire Threatens Mountain Communities
A quick-moving wildfire raced toward Southern California mountain communities as authorities warned residents to evacuate. The Bridge fire exploded on Tuesday, burning into the Wrightwood community and nearby Mountain High ski resort. The fire has burned 47,288 acres and is …
Russia Loses EU Case Aimed at Unblocking Sanctioned €70 Billion
Russia’s National Settlement Depository lost a bid to overturn European Union sanctions over its alleged role in helping fund President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The Moscow-based institution was hit by EU sanctions in 2022 when the bloc alleged that …
AM Best: Unfavorable Operating Performance Key Driver of Downgrades
Deteriorating market conditions and rising loss costs led to a 60 percent increase in rating downgrades of AM Best-rated U.S.-based insurers in 2023 compared with two years earlier, according to a newly issued report. The latest Best’s Special Report indicates …
Study Suggests US Droughts, Rainy Extremes Becoming More Severe
Newswise — Severe drought in the American Southwest and Mexico and more severe wet years in the Northeast are the modern norm in North America, according to new research – and the analysis suggests these seasonal patterns will be more …
Delta Jets Collide on the Ground at Atlanta Airport, Causing Minor Damage
Two Delta Air Lines jets collided on the ground at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Tuesday, knocking the tail off of the smaller regional plane. Multiple news sources reported that no one was injured and passengers were booked onto other flights …
Hurricane Debby Florida Losses Top $121M; 60% of Claims Closed
A month after Hurricane Debby made landfall in northern Florida, the number of property insurance claims has reached almost 20,000, and total estimated insured losses are more than $121.5 million, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation reported this week. The …