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 …

7 01, 2026

Bayer Sues COVID Vaccine Makers Over Mrna Technology

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Bayer’s Monsanto sued COVID-19 vaccine makers Pfizer, BioNTech and Moderna in Delaware federal court on Tuesday for allegedly misusing its messenger RNA technology in manufacturing their vaccines, a Bayer spokesperson confirmed. The patent infringement lawsuits said the companies copied technology …

2 01, 2026

US Sanctions Chinese Companies, Tankers With Venezuela Links

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The Trump administration stepped up a pressure campaign against Venezuela’s oil exports by sanctioning companies based in Hong Kong and mainland China, along with related oil tankers it accused of evading restrictions. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control …

7 01, 2026

Viewpoint: The Convergence of Autonomy and Intelligence Is Reshaping Insurance

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The adoption of AI in insurance is a mixed bag, marked by ambitious experimentation on one hand and structural hesitation on the other. The intent to deploy AI is high, and the expectations are rising just as quickly. Recent industry …

7 01, 2026

US Lawmaker Unveils Bill Requiring Manual Car-Door Releases

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A U.S. lawmaker introduced legislation to require that new motor vehicles be equipped with manual door releases, a move to address safety concerns with the type of electrically powered handles popularized by Tesla Inc. The measure from Representative Robin Kelly, …

2 01, 2026

The 14 Global Trends That Will Shape the Climate in 2026

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The world is now moving into the latter half of a critical decade to fight climate change. Scientists have warned that nations need to cut carbon emissions nearly 50% by 2030 to stave off 1.5C temperature rise. The world is …

2 01, 2026

Derailed Train in Kentucky Causes Chemical Leak and Sparks a Fire

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A derailed CSX train leaked a flammable chemical and sparked a fire in a rural part of southern Kentucky on Tuesday, prompting authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order that was later lifted for nearby residents. No injuries were reported after …

8 01, 2026

Progressive Approved for Personal Auto Rate Decreases in Louisiana

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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has approved Progressive Security Insurance Company’s request for a 6.6% average rate decrease on its over 270,000 private passenger auto insurance policyholders and Progressive Paloverde Insurance Company’s request for a 4% average decrease on its …

2 01, 2026

Aon Extends Employment Agreement With CEO Case

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Aon Corp. said it has extended its contract with President and CEO Greg Case through 2030. Case’s contract was previously set to end on April 1, 2028. Case has led the brokerage, among the world’s largest, since he took over …

7 01, 2026

US Wants Venezuelan Oil Flowing Again With Revenues in US Accounts, Wright Says

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday the United States government wants to get Venezuelan oil flowing again, deposit money into U.S.-controlled accounts and create conditions for U.S. oil companies to enter the country. Wright said he was speaking to …