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2 04, 2026

Toymaker Hasbro Reports Cybersecurity Incident

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Pawtucket, Rhode Island-based toymaker Hasbro, Inc. reported it is investigating a cybersecurity incident after identifying unauthorized access to its network on March 28. The company said it has taken certain systems offline and launched an investigation with the assistance of …

2 04, 2026

California Drought, Wildfire Risks Grow as Snow Falls Short

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California is heading into its dry season with just a fraction of the snow it typically has across its highest peaks at the end of its winter months, raising the prospects of drought across the most populous U.S. state. Statewide, …

2 04, 2026

Hopes Dim for Swift End to Iran War After Trump Speech, Oil Prices Surge

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Hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran, disappointing investors hoping for clearer signals of a way out of the month-long conflict. Stocks slid, …

2 04, 2026

UK Motor Finance Scandal to Cost Lenders $12 Billion

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The motor finance industry must pay around 9.1 billion pounds ($12 billion) to compensate UK motorists for unfair vehicle loans under the market regulator’s trimmed, final bill for one of Britain’s costliest financial mis-selling scandals. The headline number, unveiled by …

2 04, 2026

Warmer Winters Causing Costly Water Pollution Crisis in Iowa

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When pollution gets bad enough in the rivers supplying Iowa’s largest city with drinking water, it costs Des Moines around $16,000 a day to run a special system to filter out dangerous nitrates. It’s a fact of life in the …

2 04, 2026

Perplexity AI Machine Accused of Sharing Data With Meta, Google

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Perplexity AI Inc. was accused in a lawsuit of surreptitiously sharing the personal information of its users with Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google in violation of California privacy laws. As soon as users log into Perplexity’s home page, …

2 04, 2026

People Moves: Patriot Growth Names Bowie National Cyber Leader

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Patriot Growth Insurance Services, headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, named Jason Bowie as national cyber practice leader. Bowie has more than 15 years of experience in the insurance brokerage industry, with a background in cyber liability, errors & omissions (E&O), …

2 04, 2026

People Moves: Lockton Expands California Footprint in Life Sciences

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Lockton has expanded its presence in California across the evolving life sciences sector, hiring Cristina Varner as senior vice president and life sciences practice leader for the West region. Varner has more than 25 years of experience in the life …

2 04, 2026

Secret Codes and Yuan Fees Get Ships Through Iran’s Hormuz Tollbooth

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In recent days, the operator of an oil tanker stuck in the Persian Gulf received a compelling proposal. After weeks at anchor with missiles and drones passing overhead, it could finally sail safely out through the Strait of Hormuz and …

1 04, 2026

Elon Musk Must Face Class Action Over Late Disclosure of Twitter Stake, Judge Rules

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A federal judge on Tuesday said former Twitter investors who accused Elon Musk of defrauding them by waiting too long to disclose his initial investment in the social media company may pursue their case as a class action. The decision …