30 12, 2025

Father of NASCAR Great Hamlin Killed in NC House Fire That Destroyed Home

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The father of longtime NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin died from a house fire and his mother was left in critical condition after the blaze consumed the couple’s home near Charlotte. Multiple news outlets reported that the 3,700-square-foot house in Stanley, …

31 12, 2025

Fight Over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Moves to Appeals Court

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The US Chamber of Commerce is appealing a federal court’s refusal to block the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on applications for H-1B visas that are heavily relied on by American technology companies for hiring skilled foreign workers. The national business …

30 12, 2025

Abundant Reinsurance Capacity Accelerates Market Softening During 1/1 Renewals

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Expanded reinsurance capacity resulted in accelerated softening of pricing across many lines during the January 1, 2026 renewals, according to a report issued by Guy Carpenter, the reinsurance business of Marsh. Carpenter described a “softening market shaped by capital growth, …

31 12, 2025

Climate Cost Report Underway Even as Vermont’s Climate Law Faces Lawsuits

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For Sue Minter, Vermont’s newly appointed climate superfund specialist, the floods started early. Back in 2011, when Tropical Storm Irene thrashed Vermont, Minter — serving as the state’s deputy secretary of transportation — helped rebuild the 600 miles of destroyed …

29 12, 2025

The Best Climate Adaptation Methods Are Surprisingly Simple

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As the effects of a hotter planet rack up more damages and health issues for people in exposed regions, the conversation around climate change is shifting from how to curb it to how to adapt to it. A new report …

30 12, 2025

A Year Later, Jeju Air Crash Report Delayed as Families Question Probe’s Credibility

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A South Korean investigation into the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people is set to miss a one-year deadline to release a progress report, two officials said, as frustrated relatives of the victims continue to demand answers about what …

30 12, 2025

Texas Camp’s Reopening Draws Outrage, but Some Families Want to Return

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Patrick Hotze’s three daughters made it home safe from Camp Mystic after July’s catastrophic floods that killed 25 campers and two teenage counselors. He attended some of the funerals and says he understands the outrage over the Texas camp’s plan …

31 12, 2025

People Moves: Erie Insurance Names Morrison and Ackerman in Virginia

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Erie Insurance (ERIE), headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania, named Todd Morrison and Chad Ackerman as branch managers for the company’s Roanoke and Richmond, Virginia, branches. Morrison, Roanoke branch manager, has 15 years of ERIE experience, most recently serving as senior district …

30 12, 2025

Motel 6 Spokesman Tom Bodett Settles Lawsuit Against Chain

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Tom Bodett, who for nearly four decades told travelers in radio and TV ads that at Motel 6 “we’ll leave the light on for you,” settled his lawsuit accusing the motel chain of using his name and voice without permission …

24 12, 2025

Cyberattack Disrupts France’s Postal Service and Banking During Christmas Rush

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With just three days to go before Christmas, a cyberattack knocked France’s national postal service offline Monday, blocking and delaying package deliveries and online payments. The timing was miserable for millions of people at the height of the Christmas season, …