7 01, 2026

Arctic Freeze Deepens Europe’s Travel and Power Strains

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A wave of Arctic air blanketed Europe with frigid weather and intense snowfall, snarling travel and triggering power outages in some areas. Northerly winds driven by high pressure systems in the Atlantic and Arctic caused temperatures to plummet Monday and …

7 01, 2026

NRA Sues Charity Arm After Alleged Takeover by LaPierre Allies

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The National Rifle Association has sued its charity affiliate, alleging a “disgruntled faction of former NRA directors” has seized the affiliate to turn it into a competitor and misused nearly $160 million in NRA funds. The NRA’s lawsuit against the …

7 01, 2026

Nestle Recalls Infant Formula Batches in 25 Countries Over Toxin Risk

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Nestle said it was recalling some batches of its infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA and NAN formulas, mostly in Europe, due to possible contamination with a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting. The recall, which began on a …

8 01, 2026

Fire Safety Inspections Lapsed for Years at Swiss Bar Where 40 Died in New Year’s Blaze

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Fire safety inspections hadn’t been carried out since 2019 at the Swiss bar where a fire at a New Year’s party left 40 people dead and over 100 injured, local authorities said this week. Investigators have said they believe sparkling …

2 01, 2026

Authorities Probing Damage to Undersea Telecom Cable in Gulf of Finland

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Authorities are investigating damage to an undersea telecommunications cable in the Gulf of Finland early Wednesday that occurred between the capitals of Finland and Estonia. Finnish authorities seized and inspected the vessel suspected to have caused the damage, the country’s …

2 01, 2026

Europe’s Space Agency Says Cyber Incident May Have Hit Servers

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The European Space Agency said a cybersecurity issue may have impacted a “very small number” of external servers. In a post on the social media platform X on Tuesday, ESA said it was conducting a forensic analysis and had implemented …

29 12, 2025

Top Southeast Region Insurance Journal Stories of 2025

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Property insurers have complained for years about roofers deliberately damaging roofs in order to file claims. But few have done what North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance and the state’s Department of Insurance did: Set up a sting operation to …

7 01, 2026

Three Atlanta Firms Merge, Offering Range of Insurance and Financial Services

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Three Atlanta-based firms have merged, expanding insurance and financial services for small and medium-sized businesses, with growth plans for 2026. Partners Risk Services, an independent insurance brokerage in property/casualty, benefits and life products and formerly known as BWT Risk Advisors, …

2 01, 2026

2 New Jersey Pilots Killed in Helicopter Collision Frequented Nearby Cafe Together

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Two men who died after their helicopters collided midair in New Jersey last weekend both earned their private pilot licenses over a decade ago and would often have breakfast together at a cafe near the crash site before taking to …

7 01, 2026

Good Times for US P/C Insurers May Not Last; Auto Challenges Ahead

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In their latest report on the U.S. auto insurance market, analysts from S&P Global Market Intelligence predict the strongest overall U.S. property/casualty insurance underwriting results in 18 years for 2025, driven by favorable private passenger auto outcomes. Still, while their …