North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Crisis
A town in North Carolina sued utility firm Duke Energy DUK.N on Wednesday, accusing the company of deceiving its customers and the broader public about the harms of climate ...
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Target Must Face Shareholder Lawsuit Over Pride Backlash, Judge Rules
Target has failed to persuade a judge in Florida to dismiss a lawsuit that accused the retailer of deceiving shareholders after its sales of LGBTQ-themed merchandise for Pride ...
Economic Threats Top of Mind for Business Leaders
Economic downturn, labor shortages and inflation top the list of concerns for business leaders globally, according to the World Economic Forum's 2024 Executive Opinion ...
Retail Workers Most Likely to Suffer Injuries First Year on the Job: Survey
As retailers scurry to high temporary workers for the holiday season, a new report indicates 38 percent of retail worker injuries happen within their first year on the job. With retailers expected to ...
Subsidence Highlights Dangers of Sinkholes, Abandoned Mines
Swaths of Pennsylvania and many other states are honeycombed with old, unstable mines that can cause the earth to suddenly give way and threaten people and property. That's what searchers in ...
Alphabet’s Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to Miami
Alphabet's Waymo said on Thursday it will expand its autonomous ride-hailing services to Miami, Florida, adding another city to its operations as it seeks to gain an edge in an increasingly ...
2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Be Second Costliest on Record: Howden Re
With eighteen named storms recorded in 2024, this year's Atlantic hurricane season proved forecasts predicting an extremely active season. Howden Re Cat Watch compiled statistics for this years ...
Lurking Risks Temper Institutional Investors’ Positive Outlook for 2025: Survey
Institutional investors are heading into the new year with the expectation that 2024's positive market conditions will continue, while keeping an eye on a wide range of economic threats, according to ...
Slain UnitedHealth Executive Puts New Focus on CEO Safety Policy
The UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive who was fatally shot in New York on Wednesday morning had no personal security detail, a circumstance that could prompt swift changes inside corporate ...