Court Says Policy’s Vandalism Exclusion Doesn’t Bar Coverage for Arson August 26, 2019 By Jim Sams Setting fire to a house is much more than an act of vandalism and if insurers want to exclude such...
Critics Blast Oregon Repeal of Tsunami-Zone Building Ban August 23, 2019 By Andrew Selsky NEWPORT, Ore. — With sunlight sparkling off surrounding Yaquina Bay, workers are putting up an ocean-studies building, smack in the...
California Insurers Drop Policies in High-Fire Risk Areas August 23, 2019 By Kathleen Ronayne SACRAMENTO, Calif. — New California data shows insurance companies declined to renew nearly 350,000 home insurance policies in areas at...
Jet Catches Fire in Northern California; 10 Aboard Unhurt August 23, 2019 OROVILLE, Calif. — All 10 people aboard a small jet escaped injury Wednesday after the aircraft aborted its takeoff at...
Ransomware Attack Hits More than 20 Texas Local Governments August 23, 2019 By Kathleen Foody and Jake Bleiberg DALLAS — More than 20 local governments in Texas were targeted in a coordinated ransomware attack of unprecedented size on...
Facebook Users Revive Lawsuit Over Cambridge Analytica Scandal August 23, 2019 By Gerald Porter Jr. Four Facebook Inc. users revived a lawsuit against the social media company, claiming it invaded their privacy and violated its...
FAA Seeking 737 Airline Pilots to Test Software on Grounded Max August 23, 2019 By Justin Bachman and Alan Levin U.S. regulators are turning to a variety of Boeing Co. 737 Max pilots, including some with relatively little experience, to...
Research Finds ‘Culture’ Changes, New Technology Improve Safety for Motor Carriers August 23, 2019 By Jim Sams Commercial motor carriers that committed to a strong safety culture and installed advanced safety technology were able to reduce vehicle...
U.S. Cyber Agency Says Reducing Risks From China Top Priority August 23, 2019 By William Turton A newly created U.S. cybersecurity agency said Thursday that China represents the greatest strategic risk to the U.S., and as...
Mass Shootings Prompt Businesses to Train Staff on Warning Signs August 22, 2019 By Joyce M. Rosenberg NEW YORK — At a four-hour meeting last month, Michelle Abdow’s staffers got to experience some of the sights, sounds...