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7 08, 2026

Major Hedge Funds Targeted in Wave of Attempted Cyberattacks

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Hackers launched a wave of sophisticated attacks on Wall Street firms in recent days, targeting information systems at major money managers, according to people familiar with the matter. Point72 Asset Management informed investors on Wednesday that it had been attacked, …

7 08, 2026

Ignite Specialty Risk Launches Australian Operations Led by Stormont-Sainsbury

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Ignite Specialty Risk, the London-based managing general agent, has launched operations in Sydney, Australia, led by Lucinda Stormont-Sainsbury. “Australia is an important strategic market for Ignite and establishing our Australian operations marks a significant milestone in our international growth,” commented …

7 08, 2026

People Moves: Paulk Named COO of Old Republic Excess & Surplus

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Old Republic International Corporation announced that John Paulk has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Old Republic Excess & Surplus, reporting to Ralph Sabbagh, President. In making this announcement, Craig Smiddy, Old Republic International’s President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, …

7 08, 2026

Chinese AI Model Kimi K3 Escapes Sandbox in Third-Party Test, Researchers Say

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Chinese firm Moonshot’s latest artificial intelligence model broke out of a cyber-testing environment, researchers said, in the latest incident that raises concerns about how well AI companies control their technology. Moonshot’s Kimi K3 was able to find its way out …

7 08, 2026

Texas Bakery Fined $25K for Child Labor and Back Wages Violations

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The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered thousands in back wages and assessed penalties after a federal investigation revealed child labor, minimum wage, and overtime violations by the operators of three La Panaderia Bakery & Café locations in San Antonio. …

7 08, 2026

Trump Calls Texas’ Data Center Opposition a “Mistake”

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President Donald Trump this week criticized Texas for being anti-data centers, just days after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott paused industry-wide approvals until the companies provide the state with more information on things like power and water use. “I saw Texas …

7 08, 2026

Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million In New Mexico for Teen Mental Health Fund

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A New Mexico state court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and change how its platforms function for young users after finding the company is to blame for harming children’s wellbeing. Judge …

5 08, 2026

Ex-VW Engineers Plead Not Guilty to US Insider Trading Charges

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Two former Volkswagen AG engineers denied charges they made a combined $300,000 trading on secret information about the German carmaker’s planned $5 billion joint venture with electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc. The engineers, Michael Stamp and Marcus Plank, both in …

5 08, 2026

Inszone Acquires Oklahoma’s Chelf Insurance Group

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Inszone Insurance Services has acquired Chelf Insurance Group, expanding Inszone’s footprint in Oklahoma. Co-owners Justin Crane and Nate Crow officially founded Chelf Insurance Group in 2024. The agency established a significant local presence by acquiring a 50-year-old insurance book in …

5 08, 2026

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Schmidt Loses GOP Primary for Governor

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Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt’s bid to become the state’s next governor came up short Tuesday. Schmidt finished third in the Republican Primary, losing to state senator Ty Masterson. Schmidt received 13.7% of the vote. Schmidt was elected insurance commissioner …