Newer, Elevated Structures Had Much Smaller Flood Claims in Ian, FEMA Says February 6, 2024 Hurricane Ian caused extensive damage in southwest Florida, with more than 37,000 National Flood Insurance Program claims, making it the...
AccuWeather: Preliminary Damage and Loss from California Storms $9-$11B February 5, 2024 The preliminary total damage and economic loss from the intense storms and record rainfall in California this week will be...
Boeing Finds More Misdrilled Holes on 737 in Latest Setback February 5, 2024 By Angus Whitley and Julie Johnsson Boeing Co. found more mistakes with holes drilled in the fuselage of its 737 Max jet, a setback that could...
Los Angeles Braces for Floods as Atmospheric River Nears February 2, 2024 By Brian K. Sullivan California will get more flooding rains starting late Saturday, unfolding into early next week, as another powerful atmospheric river rolls...
Crash Tests Indicate Nation’s Guardrail System Can’t Handle Heavy Electric Vehicles February 2, 2024 By Margery A. Beck Electric vehicles that typically weigh more than gasoline-powered cars can easily crash through steel highway guardrails that are not designed...
Study: Most Common Violations Following Fatal Crashes was Reckless Driving February 2, 2024 A study using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration into offenses that drivers involved in deadly crashes are...
Global Ransomware Attacks Reach Record High in 2023, Says Corvus January 31, 2024 Despite law enforcement actions, fourth quarter 2023 ransomware incidents still surpassed 2022 by nearly 70%, and the number of active...
Southern California Topped Catalytic Converter Theft Claim Markets January 31, 2024 The Southern California regions of Los Angeles and Orange County are again the top spots for catalytic converter theft claims....
California Utilities Regulator Okays $45 Million Penalty for PG&E Over 2021 Dixie Fire January 30, 2024 By Rahul Paswan The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a $45 million settlement agreement between its Safety and Enforcement Division (SED) and...
Bayer’s Billions in Roundup Verdicts Increase Pressure for New Legal Strategy January 30, 2024 By Jef Feeley and Tim Loh Bayer AG faces mounting pressure to come up with a new plan for handling its Roundup weedkiller litigation after getting...