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As Wildfires Approach Silicon Valley, Tech Firms Struggle to Find the Backing to Fight Them

Silicon Valley’s innovation engine has been slow to produce useful new tools to help firefighters like Dave Winnacker extinguish the deadly blazes that each year fill California’s skies with smoke. Winnacker, a fire district chief who led a team against …

American Modern, Westhill, Fidelis and Praedicat Make Appointments

American Modern Names New Chief Claims Officer American Modern Insurance Group announced the appointment of Eric Hunziker as chief claims officer effective July 1. Hunziker will also become a member of American Modern’s Executive Management Board. Hunziker has been with …

Tyson Ventures Invests in Food Safety Testing Firm Clear Labs

Tyson Ventures has already made splashes buying stakes in alternative protein companies. Now, the venture capital arm of giant Tyson Foods Inc. is betting the meat industry will beef up its food-safety platforms. The unit is investing in Clear Labs …