29 05, 2026

Number of Deaths Rises in Washington Paper Mill Explosion

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At least eight people are confirmed dead, and authorities believe there are three more bodies they have yet to reach at the site of the paper mill explosion in Longview, Washington. Two people had previously been pronounced dead, bringing the …

29 05, 2026

Jefferies Sued by Fund Investors Alleging Water Firm Fraud

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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has been hit with an investor class action lawsuit over bond purchases made by its 352 Capital fund in a water vending machine firm that federal prosecutors have called a scam. According to the complaint filed …

29 05, 2026

People Moves: Davis & Towle Names Kneeland, Promotes Cole in Commercial Lines

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Davis & Towle Insurance Group, headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire, appointed John Kneeland as commercial lines manager and promoted Sherri Cole to assistant commercial lines manager. Both positions are effective June 1. Kneeland brings extensive insurance industry experience to Davis …

29 05, 2026

Reinsurers Bring Strong Risk Appetite to Florida’s June Renewals: Guy Carpenter

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Legal reforms, improved building resilience, and disciplined underwriting have combined to restore confidence in the Florida re/insurance market – leading to increased capacity as well as improved terms and pricing during the June reinsurance renewals, according to Guy Carpenter. Since …

29 05, 2026

Corpus Christi Focuses on Delaying Looming Water Crisis

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Five straight years of record heat, sporadic rainfall and divided leadership has Corpus Christi in danger of becoming the first U.S. city to run short of water. Only rain — lots of it — can keep the coastal city from …

29 05, 2026

Viewpoint: Somali Piracy Is Back – Fueled by Political Turmoil, Aid Cuts and Iran War

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On the evening of April 26, the Egyptian merchant vessel Sward was hijacked by armed men a few miles off the Somali coast. It was steered towards an anchorage near the port of Garacad in Puntland, a semi-autonomous state in …

29 05, 2026

Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz This Week, Chevron CEO Says

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Several vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz have been attacked in recent days, underscoring the “very real” risks that remain for shipowners in the Persian Gulf whether or not a peace accord is signed, Chevron Corp. Chief Executive Officer …

29 05, 2026

Extreme Heat Could Cost Germany up to $131 Billion by 2030, Analysis Shows

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Extreme heat could cost Germany up to $131 billion by 2030 and shave up to 3% off economic output if recent heat wave patterns persist, an analysis from Allianz Trade showed on Thursday. Germany faces losses of up to $131 …

29 05, 2026

Americans Doubt Countries Will Do Enough to Tame Climate Change

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Climate change is in the background this US election year as high prices, conflict in the Middle East, AI and other issues take center stage. But that doesn’t mean the public has forgotten about it. More than half of Americans …

29 05, 2026

Insurance Australia Settles in Greensill Federal Court Case

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd. said it has agreed to a settlement of proceedings brought by Greensill Bank AG and its insolvency administrators. IAG said the settlement won’t have a material impact on its financial position, according to a statement on …