Spanish Train Crash Kills at Least 64 People South of Madrid
A high-speed rail service slammed into another train south of Madrid on Wednesday, killing at least 64 people in the second major accident on Spain's rail network this year.
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Edison Must Face Jury Over Equipment’s Role in Massive 2025 Fire
A judge ruled that Southern California Edison cannot escape a trial over a central claim in lawsuits over 2025’s Eaton Fire, the most destructive blaze in the Los Angeles area’s history. Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle rejected a request by …
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JD Power: Total Loss Auto Claims Weigh Down Insurance Customer Satisfaction
Customer satisfaction with total loss auto insurance claims fell for a third straight year, while satisfaction improved for claims involving repairable vehicles, a new study looking at this year shows. Customer satisfaction with total loss claims fell 12 points on …
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Toyota Recalling 228,000 US Vehicles Over Unsecured Seat Back Risk
Toyota is recalling 228,367 vehicles in the US over seat backs that may fail to stay secured in a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday. Related: Toyota Recalling 105,800 US Vehicles Over Fire Risk Here …
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Florida Sues Climate Modeler First Street Over Home Risk Scores
Florida is suing the climate-risk modeling firm First Street Technology Inc., accusing it of penalizing state homeowners with risk scores based on flawed science. Filed Oct. 23, the lawsuit highlights growing pushback against the scores, which are intended to give …
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Trading Platform Rocked by Japan Hack, $50 Million Ransom
Hackers targeting a currency trading platform claimed to have published customer information after failing to receive a $50 million ransom, adding to a wave of cyberattacks in Japan that have prompted the government to draw up emergency measures. GMO Internet …
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Guidewire Buying UK Insurance AI Firm Hyperexponential in Deal Worth up to $2.1B
Insurance software maker Guidewire said this week it would buy hyperexponential for $1.7 billion in cash and up to $400 million more if revenue targets are met, to expand into AI tools that help insurers assess price and risk. London-based …
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Nidec Suing Former Executives Over Accounting Issues
Japanese electric motor maker Nidec said on Tuesday it had decided to sue founder Shigenobu Nagamori and eight other former executives for damages over suspected accounting irregularities that have put its stock market listing at risk. Besides Nagamori, the company …
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Chiquita Sees Cheap Bananas at Risk on El Niño Supply Threat
Bananas are in danger of becoming the next item in the grocery aisles to see price hikes, thanks in part to a powerful El Niño and war, says one of the top sellers of the fruit. “The industry is facing …
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FTC, States Sue Dollar General Over Deceptive-Pricing Claims
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and 20 states sued Dollar General Corp. on Monday, alleging the discount retailer routinely charged customers more than the prices displayed on shelves or in advertisements. Dollar General, which operates more than 21,000 stores, overcharged …