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Russia Still Uses Western Insurance for Half of Tanker Fleet That Exports Its Oil
Russia still relies on Western insurers to cover more than half of the tanker fleet that exports its oil, according to data compiled by Bloomberg, and the country’s energy officials are voicing concerns about the situation. The Group of Seven …
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 12:53 PM |
Nashville School Shooting Spotlights Security at Private Schools
An alarm blared and lights flashed as a heavily armed assailant stalked the hallways of The Covenant School. Surveillance footage of the shooting Monday at the private Christian school in Nashville showed many familiar security measures, including the double set …
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 12:46 PM |
Delaware Waits to See If Governor Will Veto Marijuana Bills Passed by Lawmakers
The Delaware Senate gave final approval Tuesday to bills legalizing recreational marijuana use by adults in the state and authorizing the establishment of a state-licensed and regulated cannabis industry, setting up a potential battle with Democratic Gov. John Carney. The …
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 12:41 PM |
Crews in Kentucky Work to Recover Loose Methanol, Other Barges on Ohio River
Crews were working Wednesday to remove three remaining barges that got loose on the Ohio River, including one carrying methanol. A total of 10 barges got loose early Tuesday on the river near Louisville, the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet …
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 12:34 PM |
South Carolina Supreme Court Clarifies Law on Uninsured Motorists, Liquor Liability
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday handed down three opinions that resolve two questions about insurance law. One decision will probably disappoint auto insurers; another will please carriers in the liquor liability line. In two separate decisions, the high …
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 12:05 PM |
Philips Expects to Reach Settlements This Year for Global Recall of Respiratory Devices
Dutch health technology company Philips expects to reach settlements this year relating to its global recall of respiratory devices, CEO Roy Jakobs said in an interview with Dutch financial daily FD published on Thursday. “I think we can at least …
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 10:35 AM |
Arkansas Sues TikTok, Meta Over Child Safety, Privacy Claims
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The state of Arkansas sued TikTok and Facebook parent Meta on Tuesday, claiming the social media companies were misleading consumers about the safety of children on their platforms and protections of users’ private data. The …
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 8:00 AM |
Typhoon-Prone Philippines to Launch Insurance Plan for Infrastructure Losses
The Philippines is readying an insurance plan that will protect the Southeast Asian nation from infrastructure losses caused by natural disasters, seeking to better respond to climate change risks. The government will put in place a national indemnity insurance program …
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 7:22 AM |
At Trial, Minnesota Says Juul Targets Kids
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison personally opened his state’s case against Juul Labs on Tuesday, accusing the e-cigarette maker of using “slick products, clever ads and attractive flavors” to hook children on nicotine as the first of …
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 7:00 AM |
BHP Group Seeks to Delay $44B Brazil Dam Court Case in London
Mining group BHP Group is seeking to delay a potential 36 billion pound ($44 billion) London lawsuit over Brazil’s worst environmental disaster as it needs more time to prepare, the company’s lawyers said on Wednesday. The world’s biggest miner by …
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 6:50 AM |
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Florida deputies rescue missing elderly man with Alzheimer's in woods while searching for robbery suspect
Deputies in Hillsborough County, Florida, rescued a missing 75-year-old man with Alzheimer's on Monday while searching for a robbery suspect who was on the run.
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 9:25 AM |
White House posts video using app owned by TikTok’s parent company, despite national security concerns
The Biden administration recently made a social media video using an app that is owned by TikTok parent company, ByteDance, a company that may sell U.S. data to the Chinese.
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 9:15 AM |
Spain springtime wildfires more ferocious than previous years due to climate change, according to EU officials
Spain has been hit with multiple forest fires this Spring. The Mediterranean region is warming faster than average due to climate change.
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 9:14 AM |
Cities from Texas to Michigan will be hit by another strong storm
Another strong storm is forecast to impact cities from Texas to Michigan, bringing severe weather and the risk of life-threatening tornadoes for areas hit last weekend.
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 8:55 AM |
Pope Francis 'deeply saddened' by Nashville school shooting
The Catholic Diocese of Nashville received a message Wednesday on behalf of Pope Francis expressing mourning and prayer following the mass shooting that devastated the city.
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 8:53 AM |
Thailand tries to contain overnight fire that engulfed 2 mountains
A fire in Thailand engulfed two mountains overnight in a province northeast of Bangkok. At least 10 firefighting vehicles were dispatched to battle the fire.
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 8:52 AM |
US Capitol to revamp security after man caught secretly recording Republican senators
Republican senators have expressed concern after a Capitol employee was arrested and charged with attempting to record lawmakers during a private lunch earlier this month.
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 8:48 AM |
People returning to Manhattan after many fled during lockdown
Many people left Manhattan after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns began. According to population estimates, people are returning to the city now that restrictions have eased.
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 8:47 AM |
Video shows 3 men break into Texas apartment, steal $4,000 French bulldog
Video shared by Houston Police Department shows three men breaking into an apartment before taking off with a French bulldog valued at $4,000. Houston PD hopes sharing the video helps catch the suspects.
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 8:44 AM |
Male powerlifter breaks women’s record held by a biological male in protest of transgender policies
Avi Silverberg, a male powerlifting coach, shattered the women's record in the 84+ kilogram bench press category in protest of transgender policies, according to reports.
POSTED MARCH 30, 2023 8:42 AM |
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