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26 05, 2021

Wolves to Thank for 24% Drop in Deer-Auto Collisions

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Ecologist Rolf Peterson remembers driving remote stretches of road in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and seeing areas strewn with deer carcasses. But that changed after gray wolves arrived in the region from Canada and Minnesota. “When wolves moved in during the …

26 05, 2021

Despite Safety Questions, Tesla Sticks With Autopilot Cameras Without Radar Sensor

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Tesla Inc. said on Tuesday its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles will be equipped with cameras and no radar sensor for semi-automated driving in North America starting this month. The move came amid growing scrutiny by regulators and media …

26 05, 2021

Biden Administration Working to Boost Cybersecurity of Pipeline Companies

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The Biden administration is working with pipeline companies to strengthen protections against cyberattacks following the Colonial Pipeline hack, with announcements of actions planned in coming days, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Tuesday. A ransomware attack forced Colonial …

25 05, 2021

How to Manage Social Media Liability in the Workplace: RIMS

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“I remember when the worst thing you had to worry about at work was a misdirected reply-to-all on an email.” Joann Lytle, a partner with the law firm McCarter & English in Philadelphia, knows things have changed and there are …

25 05, 2021

White House Boosts Spending for Disaster, Extreme Weather Preparations

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The United States will double its spending to $1 billion on preparations for extreme weather and other natural disasters as part of the battle against climate change, the White House said on Monday. It issued the statement just ahead of …

25 05, 2021

Three Disasters Show Gaps in Infrastructure Plan

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Three times this year, major pieces of U.S. infrastructure have failed: first the Texas power grid, then the East Coast’s main gasoline pipeline, then a freeway bridge over the Mississippi River. The crises disrupted businesses and lives, cost billions and …

24 05, 2021

Debate Over Liability Holds Up Self-Driving Car Legislation in Senate

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A debate over who to blame — or sue — when a self-driven car hits someone is holding up legislation the industry says it needs to advance. “If another driver hits you, it’s clear who the driver is,” Sarah Rooney, …

24 05, 2021

Relaxed Mask Rules Make Some Retail Workers Nervous

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An abrupt relaxation of mask policies has left workers at some retail and grocery stores reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers. Kroger, the country’s largest grocery …

24 05, 2021

Truist Acquires Wholesaler Constellation Affiliated Partners Platform and 7 MGAs

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Truist Insurance Holdings has agreed to acquire Constellation Affiliated Partners from RedBird Capital Partners. The transaction will add approximately $160 million of annual revenue to Truist Insurance Holdings’ wholesale division. Financial terms were not disclosed. Constellation Affiliated Partners is an …

21 05, 2021

Biden Executive Order Initiates Broad Strategy to Assess, Mitigate Climate Change Risks

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President Joe Biden on Thursday directed federal agencies to assess and mitigate the increasing and serious risks that climate change poses to individuals, businesses, the federal government and the U.S. financial system, the White House said. Biden issued an executive …