13 10, 2026

Army Report Cites Systematic Failures in Helicopter And Jet Collision That Killed 67

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The collision of an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last year that killed 67 people was the result of several systemic failures, according to a U.S. Army investigative report …

13 10, 2026

MEMIC Group to Send $17 Million Dividend to Employers

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Workers’ compensation insurer The MEMIC Group said it will distribute a $17 million dividend for more than 17,000 Maine policyholders. This annual dividend is calculated based on MEMIC’s financial performance, claims experience, and its policyholders’ record in maintaining safe workplaces …

13 10, 2026

Exxon Blocked Proposal to Settle $5 Billion Kashagan Dispute

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ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. blocked a proposal for partners in the Kashagan oil field in Kazakhstan to make a settlement with the government over a disputed $5 billion environmental fine, according to people familiar with the matter. The status of that …

13 10, 2026

Homebuyers in Wildfire-Prone Areas Get Better Mortgage Deals Online

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As climate change increases the threat of destructive wildfires, traditional mortgage lenders are making it harder or more expensive to secure a home loan in fire-prone parts of California. Online lenders are behaving differently. Fintech lenders — companies that originate …

13 10, 2026

South Korea, Japan Buffeted By Hacks As AI Lowers Bar For Cybercriminals

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South Korean and Japanese companies are racing to strengthen cyber defenses after a wave of attacks that cybersecurity experts say are highlighting how AI may be lowering the bar for criminals with limited technical skills. Nine South Korean banks and …

13 10, 2026

Retiree Helps Track Down Pennsylvania’s Abandoned Oil Wells

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Driving into Bradford, Barbara Laxon tells people to look out for the flare coming from the oil refinery running along the town. At 74, Laxon spends much of her free time taking people on tours to show the traces of …

13 10, 2026

Tesla Faces Probe Over Claim of Robotaxis Speeding in School Zones

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Tesla Inc. is facing scrutiny from U.S. auto-safety regulators over whether its driverless taxis exceed posted speed limits near schools, a new hurdle for the automaker’s slow-growing robotaxi service. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it’s evaluating the claim …

13 10, 2026

Contractor Faces $255K Fine for 20-Year Old Worker’s Death in Trench Collapse

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The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a Pennsylvania excavation contractor for safety violations after a 20-year old Maryland worker was killed in a trench collapse. OSHA opened an investigation into Jonas David Wagoner and his J.D. …

13 10, 2026

Insurance Executive Killed His Wife, Daughter, Then Himself, NJ Township Police Say

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A New Jersey title insurance executive shot his wife and daughter and then shot himself, according to local police and prosecutors. Montgomery Township police discovered the double homicide and suicide when responding to a call to check on the occupants …

13 10, 2026

AI’s Water Strain Includes Surging Demand From Electricity Use

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Data center developers have started touting new technologies that slash the amount of water needed to cool hot-running servers in drought-stressed places like Arizona. Those efforts, though, are not addressing the vast majority of the water consumed by the AI …