19 10, 2026

California Adds Voluntary Review Before Insurers File Rate Applications

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Insurers seeking personal and commercial lines rate changes in California can go through a voluntary review process that makes the California Department of Insurance’s initial rate analysis public before they formally file rate applications. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on …

19 10, 2026

Anthropic Pitches AI Safety Bill to Lawmakers

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Anthropic PBC has presented its own draft bill to US lawmakers with a plan for regulating artificial intelligence safety and security, in a moment of heightened concern about the potential risks of the rapidly advancing technology. The proposal suggests the …

19 10, 2026

Diageo’s Toxic Spill Hits a Pristine River in Scottish Whisky Country

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The River Spey in northeastern Scotland is one of the world’s most pristine bodies of water. Stretching across 107 miles, it teems with salmon and trout, supporting communities built on tourism along its shores. Earlier this year, a toxic chemical …

19 10, 2026

Severe Drought Hits Parts of England for First Time Since 1995

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A severe drought has been declared for parts of England for the first time since 1995, pushing the government to step up emergency planning as reservoir levels sink far below seasonal norms. Areas of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex …

19 10, 2026

How One Hacker Used AI Agents, a Few Thousand Dollars to Break Into Websites

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Over the past couple of weeks, a cybersecurity researcher watched as a Chinese-speaking hacker broke into websites belonging to more than 100 companies, including farm equipment maker Deere, home appliance company SharkNinja and engine manufacturer Cummins. Yet the hacker did …

19 10, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Google Challenge to US Patent Agency Review Policy

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The US Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge by Alphabet’s Google to a US Patent and Trademark Office rule that the company argued has insulated older patents from validity reviews and helped fuel a surge in patent litigation. The …

19 10, 2026

Isaias: 47,000 Claims and $582M in Losses in Florida So Far, OIR Reports

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The late-season hurricane known as Isaias has so far produced about 47,000 claims in Florida, with estimated insured losses at $582 million, carriers have reported to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. A week after the storm made landfall in …

19 10, 2026

‘Weather Whiplash’ Bringing Back Rain and Snow to California

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A “weather whiplash” will continue taking Californians for a ride this week, as last week’s high temperatures and blustery winds give way to clouds, rain and snow in the mountains. An unusual October heat wave with triple-digit temperatures in some …

19 10, 2026

Former Portfolio Manager Sues Fidelity After Leaving for Michael Dell’s Family Office

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A former semiconductor fund manager at Fidelity Investment Management has sued its parent company FMR, claiming it refused to pay him a “multimillion-dollar” compensation package after he joined DFO Management, the family office of billionaire Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell. …

19 10, 2026

Uber Wins Bid to Dismiss £250 Million Black Cab Driver Suit

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Uber Technologies Inc. won a bid to dismiss a £250 million ($333 million) lawsuit after a judge ruled that the claim on behalf of thousands of London’s black cab drivers was filed too late. The claim, filed in 2024 on …