30 06, 2026

Florida Governor Vetoes E-Bike Safety Bill, Citing Concerns About Bigger Government

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Despite growing concerns about e-bikes on city streets—and the recent, high-profile death of a teenager—Florida’s governor has vetoed a bill that would have put new requirements on the popular vehicles. DeSantis said in a letter that Senate Bill 382, approved …

30 06, 2026

Viewpoint: Why Florida Property Insurance Rates Might (and Might Not) Keep Falling

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Editor’s note: As some national news reports continue to claim that Florida’s property insurance crisis has endured and premiums keep rising, one Florida insurance executive offered a view from inside the industry, shaped by more than three decades in the …

30 06, 2026

AssuranceAmerica Suffers Third-Party Data Breach, Customer Data Exposed

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About three months after it detected suspicious activity within its network systems, AssuranceAmerica has started alerting consumers. The Atlanta-based managing general agency with about 9,500 agents selling personal auto, renters, and commercial auto policies in 14 states, said on March …

30 06, 2026

Proxy Advisers Notch Third Legal Win Staving Off Republican ‘Anti-ESG’ Rules

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A federal judge late on June 26 granted a preliminary injunction blocking an Indiana law requiring new disclosures from proxy advisers, marking a third legal victory for Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis against restrictions backed by Republican lawmakers. The …

30 06, 2026

DOJ Closes Criminal Probe Into Abbott Over Baby Formula Plant, WSJ Reports

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The U.S. Justice Department closed a criminal probe into Abbott Laboratories over its handling of a baby formula plant linked to potentially deadly bacteria and infant deaths, opting instead for civil penalties, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. Reuters …

30 06, 2026

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Cincinnati Benefit Solutions

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Ohio-based Cincinnati Benefit Solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cincinnati Benefit Solutions provides employee benefits services for small businesses in Cincinnati and nearby areas. Drew Locaputo and the Cincinnati …

30 06, 2026

Texas Reaches $34M Settlement With AstraZeneca for Illegal Kickback Scheme

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals to resolve claims that the company engaged in an illegal kickback scheme that improperly influenced prescriptions paid for by Texas Medicaid. Under the settlement, the company will pay $33,998,000.00 …

30 06, 2026

Iran Ratchets Up Talk of Controlling Hormuz Before New Talks

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Iran reiterated its determination to control maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes ahead of fresh talks in Qatar on formally ending its war with the US. Speaking to state television, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said …

30 06, 2026

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Supplier List, Parts and Photos Exposed in Tata Data Leak

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Sensitive lists of components and suppliers, and photos of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models are part of files posted on the dark web by the ransomware group that stole data from the U.S. firm’s Indian supplier Tata Electronics, according …

30 06, 2026

It’s a Sweltering Summer. Can We Finally Wear Shorts to Work?

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Last week, as temperatures in Europe soared and France recorded its highest-ever average temperature, Bloomberg conducted a poll of its clients — including traders, portfolio managers and strategists. The question was simple, but important: Is it ever appropriate to wear …