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1 06, 2021

Californians Hit Beaches, Traveled Ahead of Virus Rules Easing

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Californians headed to campgrounds, beaches and restaurants over the long holiday weekend as the state prepared to shed some of its coronavirus rules. Southern California beaches were busy with families barbecuing and children playing in the sand and surf. Business …

1 06, 2021

Johnson & Johnson Seeks Supreme Court Review of ‘Unfair’ $2B Talc Products Verdict

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Johnson & Johnson is asking for Supreme Court review of a $2 billion verdict in favor of women who claim they developed ovarian cancer from using the company’s talc products. The case features an array of high-profile attorneys, some in …

1 06, 2021

Businesses Sue MLB for Moving All-Star Game to Protest Georgia Voting Law

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A conservative group representing small businesses has sued Major League Baseball and its players’ union over the decision to move next month’s All-Star Game out of Georgia in response to that state’s new voting restrictions. In a Monday night complaint, …

1 06, 2021

New York Bill Would Give Sexual Abuse Survivors New Chance to Sue

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People sexually abused as adults would have a chance to sue the perpetrators even if the usual deadline to bring a lawsuit had expired under a bill gaining momentum in New York’s legislature. The bill, called the Adult Survivors Act, …

1 06, 2021

Michigan’s AF Group, Waypoint Partner on Assumed Reinsurance

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Lansing, Mich.-based specialty insurance provider, AF Group, is entering the assumed reinsurance marketplace through a new partnership with Waypoint Underwriting Management. Waypoint is a proven expert in reinsurance risk underwriting and pricing, AF Group’s announcement said. Waypoint will begin underwriting …

1 06, 2021

Lawsuit: Only Christians Could Apply for Maryland Jail Chaplain Job

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Applicants for a chaplain’s job at a Maryland county jail had to sign a statement affirming that they are Christians, a Muslim man claims Thursday in a federal lawsuit accusing the county and a contractor of religious discrimination. Lawyers from …

1 06, 2021

Power Plant ‘Weatherization’ Bills Sent to Texas Governor

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The Texas House and Senate on May 30 approved sweeping legislation to overhaul the state’s power grid following the disastrous and deadly winter storm in February that left more than 4.8 million homes and businesses without electricity for days. More …

1 06, 2021

Flaming Gas Leak Forces Evacuation of a Dozen Homes in Massachusetts

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A gas leak ignited Saturday morning in front of a residence in Marshfield, Massachusetts, sending plumes of flames into the air and forcing officials to evacuate about a dozen homes. The fire continue to burn throughout the day and into …

1 06, 2021

Louisiana Governor Seeks Flooding Disaster Declaration

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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has asked President Joe Biden to declare a federal disaster for the state after severe weather and flash flooding caused damage to at least 2,000 homes in May. Edwards’ request is for individual assistance from …

28 05, 2021

Ford Halts Production at Southern India Plant as COVID-19 Cases Surge

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CHENNAI – Ford Motor Co. said it will halt production at its car plant in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu after workers staged a lunchtime sit-in protest on Thursday, demanding leave and health benefits, as the country battles the …