Study Links Warming to Some 2012 Wild Weather September 9, 2013 A study of a dozen of 2012’s wildest weather events found that man-made global warming increased the likelihood of about... Read More
Midwest News South Dakota Company to Pay $1.33M for Worker’s Death September 9, 2013 A company has agreed to pay more than $1.33 million in penalties and fines for the death of a Canton,... Read More
Midwest News Wisconsin State Patrol Hoping to Prevent Truck Crashes September 9, 2013 The Wisconsin State Patrol is participating in a nationwide event designed to prevent large truck crashes. “Brake Safety Week” runs... Read More
International News Sentosa Cove Condo Owners Sue Singapore Builder Over Construction Defects September 9, 2013 Owners occupying almost half the units at a luxury apartment building on Singapore’s resort island of Sentosa sued the developer... Read More
Veterans Malpractice Payouts Reach 12-Year High on Taxpayer Tab September 9, 2013 Christopher Ellison went to a veterans medical center in Philadelphia to get eight teeth extracted in 2007. What should have... Read More
Texas / South Central News Five Years Since Hurricane Ike Hit Galveston, Texas September 9, 2013 Friday marks the anniversary of the costliest hurricane to hit Texas. On September 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike hit Galveston Island.... Read More
International News Lloyd’s CEO Ward Says Big Disaster Won’t Boost Reinsurance Rates September 9, 2013 Even a major disaster would be unlikely to push up reinsurance prices given the amount of capital currently available to... Read More
Southeast News More South Carolina Drivers and Passengers Using Seatbelts September 9, 2013 More South Carolinians are using seatbelts. A new study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that seatbelt usage... Read More
International News Italy Gives OK to Right Capsized Costa Concordia September 9, 2013 Italy has given the go-ahead for an ambitious attempt to set upright the Costa Concordia cruise liner, which went aground... Read More
Texas / South Central News Key Component of Oklahoma Workers’ Comp Rates to Drop September 9, 2013 State insurance officials say a key component used to determine rates for workers’ compensation insurance is showing a decrease of... Read More