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North Dakota First to Enact Law Shielding Roundup’s Maker From Some Cancer Lawsuits
A new first-of-its-kind law enacted in North Dakota could shield agrochemical manufacturer Bayer from lawsuits claiming it failed to warn customers that its popular weedkiller Roundup could cause ...
ESG Being Dropped From Corporate Sustainability Report Titles
Large U.S. companies are adapting their communications to address corporate sustainability efforts and reporting, which has become more complex and scrutinized, according to a new report by The ...
California Proposes Allowing Self-Driving Heavy-Duty Truck Testing
The California Department of Motor Vehicles said Friday it is proposing to allow testing of self-driving heavy-duty trucks and other large vehicles on state public roads. California currently allows ...
Spring Storms Spur More Destructive Tornadoes, Hail and Floods
A new spring weather hazards report indicates the central and southeastern regions of the U.S. are expected to see destructive tornadoes, with nearly 4.8 million homes at high or very high risk, ...
American Corporations Boost Security Spending After UnitedHealth Murder
U.S. corporations have been ramping up their security spending, but following the murder of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson that expenditure is set to rise further in 2025 as more companies see ...
New Rules for Reporting Self-Driving Crashes Could Benefit Tesla the Most
Rule changes announced by the Trump administration this week could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary. The ...
Changing Market Dynamics, Tech Advances Continue to Disrupt Insurance Industry: Report
New technology adoption, evolving business models and emerging investment opportunities are on the horizon, according to Deloitte's "2025 Financial Services Industry Predictions" report. The global ...
Draft Memo Indicates FEMA Plan Requires Nearly All Staff Be Deployed
The U.S. agency that manages disasters plans to require nearly all employees, including full-time headquarters and regional staff, to be deployed to emergency zones, according to a draft memo to ...