12 06, 2026

Solar Power Hits New Milestones in the US

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Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power. Data released June 10 by global energy think tank Ember, along with a …

12 06, 2026

US Declares Power Emergency in Southeast as Heat Strains Grids

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The Trump administration declared a power emergency in the southeastern US as forecasters warned of dangerous heat that’s likely to stress power grids along the country’s east coast. An emergency order issued by the Energy Department on Thursday allows Duke …

12 06, 2026

Multiple Tornadoes Cause Damage in Illinois and Indiana

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Several tornadoes struck northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana on June 11, causing damage in multiple towns. The National Weather Service confirmed multiple tornadoes occurred in or near Streator, Illinois, Merrillville, Indiana and Hebron. Indiana. The storm corridor extended …

12 06, 2026

Scammers Used Gemini AI to Help Build Spam Messages, Google Says

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Alphabet Inc.’s Google filed a lawsuit against a suspected Chinese cybercrime operation, alleging that the group used artificial intelligence to send more than 2 million text messages with fraudulent links attempting to scam cellphone users. Known as the Outsider Enterprise, …

12 06, 2026

Texas to Set Rules for Using Treated Fracking Water on Farms

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State environmental regulators are preparing to take another critical step toward allowing treated oilfield wastewater to be spread on Texas farmland, a proposal that supporters say could help the state’s water supply needs and critics warn could expose communities and …

12 06, 2026

Inszone Acquires Nebraska’s Sommelier Insurance Group

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Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of Sommelier Insurance Group, LLC. This strategic acquisition strengthens Inszone’s presence in Omaha, Nebraska, and adds specialized expertise in several key commercial sectors to the Inszone network. Founded in September 2020 by Luper Akough, …

12 06, 2026

Houston Businessman Pleads Guilty in Arson-for-Hire Scheme

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A Houston businessman has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit arson of a commercial building, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Lyndell Leroy Price, 42, admitted he directed others to intentionally set fire to Bar 5015, a Houston business …

12 06, 2026

US P/C Industry Records $16 Billion Underwriting Income in Q1

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The U.S. property/casualty industry reversed a $1 billion underwriting loss in the first quarter 2025 to post a $16.3 billion gain for the same period this year. According to a report from industry rating firm AM Best, net income doubled …

12 06, 2026

Multiple Tornadoes Cause Damage in Illinois and Indiana

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Several tornadoes struck northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana on Thursday, causing damage in multiple towns. The National Weather Service confirmed multiple tornadoes occurred in or near Streator, Illinois, Merrillville, Indiana and Hebron. Indiana. The storm corridor extended to …

12 06, 2026

US Ships Escort Oil Tankers Through Hormuz at Night, Burgum Says

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US forces are helping move millions of barrels through the Strait of Hormuz under the cover of darkness, sometimes escorting more than 20 ships per night out of the vital waterway, US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Friday. Now that …