Q&A: Are Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles a Fire Hazard? August 24, 2021 By Heekyong Yang General Motors Co. has expanded the recall of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to a risk of fire from... Read More
6 States Had Not Joined $26B Opioid Settlements with Distributors, J&J at Deadline August 24, 2021 By Nate Raymond and Tom Hals At least six U.S. states, including Georgia, have decided they will not fully sign on to a proposed $26 billion... Read More
Humans Emerge as Secret Weapon for Autonomous Vehicle Startups August 24, 2021 By Jin Hyunjoo Self-driving startups like Cruise and Pony.ai have begun testing their driverless cars in some parts of California in the past... Read More
Crews Continue Searching in Flooded Middle Tennessee as Dozens Still Feared Missing August 24, 2021 Search crews worked through shattered homes and tangled debris on Monday, looking for dozens of people still missing after record-breaking... Read More
Purdue Pharma’s Sacklers Face ‘Substantial’ Liability Risk, Says Bankruptcy Judge August 24, 2021 By Maria Chutchian The judge overseeing Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy said on Monday that some members of the Sackler family who own the OxyContin... Read More
Boy Scouts Slow Bankruptcy After Judge Questions Legal Fees, Insurer Deal August 24, 2021 By Randall Chase Attorneys for the Boy Scouts of America are postponing a key bankruptcy hearing that was scheduled to start this week,... Read More
Lineworkers Train for One of Most Dangerous Jobs in Hopes of Big Money August 23, 2021 By DITI KOHLI, Tampa Bay Times With each step up the utility pole, the leather tool belt rattles against Frankie Martinez’ waist. He climbs at a... Read More
Judge Clears Boy Scouts’ $850M Sex Abuse Settlement Plan With Conditions August 23, 2021 By Andrew G. Simpson The Boy Scouts of America has received a green light from a judge to proceed with its $850 million reorganization... Read More
Data of 40 Million Plus Exposed in Latest T-Mobile Breach August 20, 2021 By Matt O'Brien The names, Social Security numbers and information from driver’s licenses or other identification of just over 40 million people who... Read More
Tropical Storm Henri Could Strike Long Island, New England Next Week August 20, 2021 By Brian K. Sullivan Tropical Storm Henri is set to grow into a hurricane before slamming the U.S. Northeast anywhere from Long Island to... Read More