News Data Shows an Increase in Drunk Driving Deaths and More Alcohol Consumed Americans are drinking more than they did before the pandemic, and more of them are dying in alcohol-related motor vehicle... Read More
International News Lloyd’s of London Leads Insurers Tightening Taiwan Cover as Conflict Risks Rise LONDON –– Lloyd’s of London underwriters are leading insurers in raising rates and cutting the amount of cover they offer... Read More
East News Shipping Company Ordered to Pay $2.25M After Discharging Oily Bilge off Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The owner of a Greek oil tanker has been ordered by a U. S. judge to... Read More
International News Dam in Norway Partially Bursts After Days of Heavy Rain, Flooding and Evacuations COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A dam in southern Norway partially burst Wednesday following days of heavy rain that triggered landslides... Read More
International News Khanun Begins Blowing into South Korea with Strong Winds After Dumping Rain on Japan BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — Rains and winds were growing in southern South Korea Wednesday as a tropical storm drew... Read More
West News Montana Clinic Files for Bankruptcy Following $6 Million Judgment over False Asbestos Claims BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A health clinic in a Montana town plagued by deadly asbestos contamination has filed for bankruptcy... Read More
West News People in Maui Flee into Ocean to Escape Wildfires that are Burning a Popular Tourist Town HONOLULU (AP) — Wind-whipped wildfires raced through parts of Hawaii on Wednesday, killing 36 people while burning down businesses in... Read More
Texas / South Central News Hundreds Flee, Building Destroyed as Grass Fire Spreads to Trees Near Texas Apartments CEDAR PARK, Texas (AP) — A grass fire near Austin, Texas, spread into trees near an apartment complex and condominiums,... Read More
International News Swiss Re Says Natural Catastrophe Insured Losses Hit $50B in H1 LONDON —Insured losses stemming from natural catastrophes rose to $50 billion in the first half of 2023, the second highest... Read More
International News Stay Inside as Dangerous Stormy Weather Lashes Northern Europe, Officials Say COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian authorities warned Tuesday to prepare for “extremely heavy rainfall” after Storm Hans caused two deaths,... Read More