Texas authorities rescued dozens of people from stranded cars, homes surrounded by floodwaters and an assisted living facility as former Tropical Storm Edouard lingered over rural parts of the state and dumped nearly 2 feet of rain in some places. …
Ten days since the Ross Fire broke out west of Fort Worth, responders are still battling one of the largest wildfires in North Texas’ recorded history. And while parts of the region are expected to get some rain and slightly …
A major bridge in downtown Chicago remained stuck in the raised position for more than four hours Wednesday after dangerous heat caused its components to expand. The DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge, which crosses the Chicago River at Grand Avenue, …
Oneglobal Broking, the London-based international insurance and reinsurance broker, has acquired LATAM Reinsurance Brokers Corp., an independent reinsurance broker headquartered in Panama City, Panama. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition marks a further milestone in Oneglobal’s …
World Insurance Associates announced it acquired the business of Pellechio Family Agency of Parsippany, New Jersey on May 1, 2026. The Pellechio agency was founded in 2107. It offers commercial and personal insurance. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. …
France is bracing for its fifth heat wave this year after the hottest summer in its history ravaged forests, hurt the tourism season and destroyed crops in Europe’s top agriculture producer. The new heat wave is due to start on …
The European Commission unveiled plans to give firms enjoying market dominance more leeway if they help boost the bloc’s “resilience,” as supply chains come under increased pressure from overseas threats. As part of a review of guidelines on the application …
New Jersey authorities on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve whether states have the power to police sports betting that occurs on prediction markets operated by Kalshi and competing platforms. The state asked the Supreme Court to overturn …
For more than a century, the Pilot and the Victory Chimes — two historic schooners with towering sails — have between them served the country in wartime, hosted the likes of Jacques Cousteau and graced the Maine state quarter. But …
SAIF is distributing a $50 million dividend to its policyholders. The board of the Oregon not-for-profit workers’ compensation provider declared the dividend, making it the 17th straight dividend distributed to policyholders. The dividend reflects SAIF’s continued financial strength and it …