24 08, 2026

Germany Says Weapons Cache Points to Hybrid Attack Plans

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Germany’s top security official confirmed the discovery of a cache of weapons on the outskirts of Berlin and said authorities are investigating the possible involvement of foreign security agents in a range of planned attacks. The revelation by Interior Minister …

24 08, 2026

Jury Says NYTimes Defamed Alabama Basketball Player, Awards $9.5M

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An Alabama jury on Thursday awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New York Times defamed a college basketball player by incorrectly reporting that he was at the scene of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa. Kai Spears, who …

24 08, 2026

Miami Restaurateur, Telemundo Station President Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash

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The family of a Miami restaurateur say they are “devastated and heartbroken” after he and six others were killed by a safari helicopter crash in a remote part of northern Kenya. A helicopter crashed Wednesday morning while flying from the …

24 08, 2026

USI Sues 3 Former Producers After They Allegedly Moved Clients to Howden US

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USI Insurance Services has sued three former producers, who “reneged on their contractual obligations” in a move to competitor Howden US, the brokerage alleged. According to a lawsuit filed earlier this month in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District …

24 08, 2026

Register: Risky Future AI Tools for Insurance BPO & Consulting ‘Demo Day’ on August 26

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Insurance Journal’s Risky Future series is hosting the “AI Tools for BPO & Consulting” Demo Day, a series of free AI tool demonstrations designed exclusively for Carriers, MGAs, Retail Agencies and Operations Executives. This event spotlights AI solutions that focus …

24 08, 2026

Highest-Ever Ocean Temperature Measured as Super El Niño Forms

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Scientists have recorded the highest temperature ever measured in the world’s oceans, as climate change combines with a powerful El Niño in the tropical Pacific.The global average sea-surface temperature hit a record 21.1C (70F) on Aug. 22, according to Europe’s …

24 08, 2026

Despite Risk, Speeding Becoming Normalized AAA Study Finds

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A new study suggests that some drivers feel speeding is okay despite the risks, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS). While most drivers agreed that posted speed limits are appropriate, many also considered driving 10 mph over …

24 08, 2026

Business Moves: Clear Group Acquires UK Wholesale Broker, C.R. Toogood & Co.; ANV Agrees to Acquire UK Warranty MGA, Car Care Plan

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Clear Group Acquires UK Wholesale Broker, C.R. Toogood & Co. The Clear Group, the London-based insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of C.R. Toogood & Co. Ltd., a commercial insurance broker based in East Horsley, Surrey, UK. Financial details of the …

24 08, 2026

Texas Court Slashes $50M Judgment Against Alex Jones

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A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment that conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered to pay families of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre over his false claims that one of the deadliest mass shootings in …

24 08, 2026

Wisconsin Food Manufacturer Cited After Worker Fatalities

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The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Wisconsin-based food products manufacturer after two incidents involving industrial kettles releasing hot steam and liquid, causing three worker deaths and two serious injuries. Investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration …