West News California Braces for Most Dangerous Fire Weather of 2020 October 23, 2020 California is bracing for the most powerful gusts of the 2020 fire season, raising the threat of more blazes and... Read More
Southeast News N.C. Judge First to Favor Policyholders in COVID-19 Closure Lawsuit October 23, 2020 A judge in Durham County, North Carolina has handed down what may be the nation’s first dispositive ruling in favor... Read More
Nuclear Plants in South Carolina, Missouri Face the Highest Quake Risks October 22, 2020 WASHINGTON — The U.S. nuclear power reactors facing the highest risks of a meltdown from earthquakes are not in tremor-prone... Read More
Tesla’s Release of New ‘Self-Driving’ Software Closely Watched by U.S. Regulator October 22, 2020 The U.S. auto safety regulator on Thursday said it was closely watching Tesla Inc’s release of a software version intended... Read More
West News More Fire-Prevention Power Shutoffs Possible in California October 22, 2020 SAN FRANCISCO — Electricity may be shut off to about 54,000 Northern California utility customers this week to try to... Read More
International News Over 60 Exhibits Damaged at Berlin Museums, Motive a Mystery October 22, 2020 BERLIN — More than 60 artworks and artifacts at some of Berlin’s best-known museums were smeared with an oily liquid... Read More
Texas / South Central News Photographer Sues Over Texas Mascot’s Pre-Sugar Bowl Charge October 22, 2020 AUSTIN, Texas — A photographer is suing the owners and handlers of the University of Texas’ live mascot for negligence,... Read More
Oxycontin Maker Purdue Pharma to Plead to 3 Criminal Charges October 22, 2020 NEW YORK — Purdue Pharma LP agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges over the handling of its addictive prescription... Read More
Southeast News No Coverage Owed for Home Destroyed by Fire Even if Agent Pocketed Premiums October 22, 2020 A property insurer is off the hook for a $200,000 claim against a policy that it canceled, leaving a lawsuit... Read More
Viewpoint: J.S. Held CEO Refutes ‘Claims Surrogate’ Label October 22, 2020 William F “Chip” Merlin is both a nationally known and a respected advocate for policyholders who raises timely issues in... Read More