U.S.
NWS: July 15 Chicago Area Derecho Produced Record Number of Tornadoes, Widespread Damage
On July 15, a well-organized thunderstorm rolled across Iowa, Illinois and parts of Indiana, according to the National Weather Service. Wind speeds of 60-100 mph were observed within the line, ...
Applied Systems Acquires AI Intelligence Firm Planck
Global cloud software provider Applied Systems announced the acquisition of Planck, an artificial intelligence company servicing the insurance industry. Founded in 2016, Planck was created by AI and ...
First Lawsuits Filed Over Florida Soccer Tournament Stampede Injuries
The first lawsuits have been filed in connection with last weekend's melees that broke out when fans without tickets forced their way into the Copa America soccer tournament final at Hard Rock ...
GM’s Self-Driving Vehicle Without Steering Wheel on Hold
General Motors' Cruise self-driving unit will focus its development efforts on a next-generation Chevrolet Bolt rather than its planned futuristic Origin vehicle that would not have a steering wheel ...
IIHS: Small SUV Rear Autobrake Test Reveal Most Perform Well
Seven out of eight small SUVs tested performed well in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rear crash prevention evaluation, which addresses low-speed backing crashes that account for a ...
Disaster Resilience Group Recommends Insurance Surcharges, Oil Fees to Fund NJ Rebuilding Projects
A 2 percent surcharge on property insurance policies, mandatory fees on the oil and gas industries, and holding a public referendum are ways a public-private group formed in the aftermath of ...
What Role Does Insurance Play in a Politically Charged Climate?
Law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate a July 13 shooting at a Butler, Pa. rally for former President Donald Trump's 2024 election campaign. During the incident, the former president ...
U.S. to Limit Chinese Vehicle Software in August
The U.S. Commerce Department plans to issue proposed rules on connected vehicles next month and expects to impose limits on some software made in China and other countries deemed adversaries, a ...