Risk
U.S. Forecast: 65% Chance of La Nina Developing in July-Sept
There is a 65 percent chance of the La Nina weather pattern, characterized by cold temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, developing during July-September, according to a U.S. ...
California Politics Muddy Retail Theft Solutions
With retail theft increasing, California Democratic leadership is clashing with a coalition of law enforcement and business groups in a fierce political fight over how to crack down on the problem. ...
46% Rise in Cargo Thefts Seen in Q1 2024 Over Same Period in 2023
In the first quarter of 2024, CargoNet documented a staggering 925 thefts, a 46 percent increase compared to the first quarter of 2023 and a 10 percent rise from the fourth quarter of 2023. The ...
Prevent Hurricane Damage With Roofing, Garage Door Upgrades
Fortifying asphalt shingles and ensuring garage doors have a high wind rating are two ways to substantially reduce or prevent damage this hurricane season, according to the Insurance Institute for ...
Waymo Robo-Taxi Probe Seeks Answers for Unexpected Behavior
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it is seeking additional details about a series incidents that raise concerns about the performance of Alphabet's Waymo self-driving ...
Report: Corporate Risk Level Highest in 12 Years
Economic volatility, geopolitical upheaval and artificial intelligence (AI) have driven the corporate threat level to its highest in 12 years, according to Clyde & Co's 2024 Corporate Risk Radar. ...
Just 32% of Hazard Prone Areas Have Adopted Resistant Building Codes: FEMA
Wicked summer storms, tornadoes and hurricanes each year highlight the importance of up-to-date building codes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) tracks building code adoption status for ...
Florida’s 2024 Hurricane Season Begins With Rain-Fueled Flooding
Dangerous flooding from a tropical disturbance inundated much of southern Florida on Wednesday, blocking roads, floating vehicles and delaying the Florida Panthers on their way to Stanley Cup games ...