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9 10, 2024

Citi Pushes Back on New York’s Online Fraud Suit: We’re Not ‘Bad Guys’

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Citigroup Inc. said US banks will be forced into a “dramatic shift” in how electronic payments are processed if New York state wins a lawsuit claiming the company doesn’t do enough to prevent online fraud. Lawyers for the company’s Citibank …

9 10, 2024

WCIRB: California Workers’ Comp Written Premium in 2023 Was up Slightly

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California workers’ compensation written premium in 2023 was slightly above 2022, while written premium for the first six months of 2024 is 2% lower than the first six months of 2023, a new report shows. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating …

9 10, 2024

California Household Goods Maker Settles with EPA for $250K for Sale of Unregistered Disinfectants

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency got a settlement from Gardena, California-based U.S. Jaclean Inc. over claims of illegal distribution or sale of unregistered and misbranded disinfectants and other pesticide products. The sale and distribution of such products violates the Federal …

9 10, 2024

Global Emissions Likely Have Peaked as Renewables Take Hold

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The world is choking from emissions more than ever, but that trend is set to reverse starting next year as the cost of solar panels and batteries crowd out coal and stunt the growth of oil, a new report says. …

9 10, 2024

Russia and Iran Are Ramping Up Threats to UK, Spy Chief Warns

By | October 9th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Russia and Iran Are Ramping Up Threats to UK, Spy Chief Warns

Threats to the UK from Russia and Iran and the danger posed by the Islamic State group have increased in recent months, according to the head of Britain’s domestic spy agency. Ken McCallum, the director-general of MI5, said the security …

9 10, 2024

Workplace Flexibility Is Key to Employee Retention: Research

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Less than a month after Amazon announced employees would need to give up their flexible work arrangements and return to the office full-time, new research has reinforced the value of a flexible work culture. The 2024 Employee Benefits Review, by …

9 10, 2024

Intersys Expands in UK Insurance Market With Launch of London Office

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Intersys, the UK-based provider of cyber risk management solutions, announced its expansion in the UK insurance market with the opening of an office in Leadenhall Market in London. Intersys’ London office will serve as a hub for delivering cutting-edge cyber …

4 10, 2024

US Dockworkers Suspend Three-Day Strike After Contract Extension

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US dockworkers agreed to end a three-day strike that had paralyzed trade on the US East and Gulf coasts and threatened to become a factor in the presidential election. The International Longshoremen’s Association and the US Maritime Association extended their …

4 10, 2024

Taiwan Reopens, Clearing Up Damage After Typhoon Krathon

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Southern Taiwan worked on Friday to clear up damage from flooding and high winds after Typhoon Krathon slammed into a major port city, while most of the rest of the island resumed work and financial markets re-opened. Krathon, now downgraded …

4 10, 2024

Antarctica Had Less Winter Sea Ice in 2024 Than Any Year Except 2023

By | October 4th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Antarctica Had Less Winter Sea Ice in 2024 Than Any Year Except 2023

Antarctic sea ice at its annual peak this year covered the second-lowest area on record. It was just shy of last year’s record low, continuing what scientists fear is a trend caused by climate change. The ice covered 17.16 million …