Deere Settles Right-to-Repair Lawsuit With $99 Million Fund, Repair Commitments
U.S. agriculture equipment maker Deere on Monday agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for farms and farmers that are part of a class action over costs and access to repairs. The case is part of broader scrutiny …
POSTED APRIL 07, 2026 1:31 PM |
Airline Pilots Must Be Given Final Say on Flying in War Zones, Aviators’ Group Says
Pilots must be given a “final and non-negotiable” say allowing them to refuse to fly over or within conflict zones without influence from commercial pressures, global union group International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) said. The position paper …
POSTED APRIL 07, 2026 1:26 PM |
King Risk Partners Acquires Its Sixth Connecticut Agency
King Risk Partners has acquired New England Property & Casualty, Inc., an independent insurance agency headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut. New England Property & Casualty has served individuals and families throughout Connecticut for nearly 40 years, offering auto, home, property, and …
POSTED APRIL 07, 2026 12:52 PM |
China Targets Taiwan’s Chip Tech to Evade Global ‘Containment’: Taipei Government
China is targeting Taiwan to obtain its advanced chip manufacturing technology and talent as a way of breaking through international “containment” of the country, according to a report from the island’s top security agency. China’s scramble for chip talent and …
POSTED APRIL 07, 2026 11:04 AM |
Here’s a List of Gulf Energy Infrastructure Damaged in Iran War
Dozens of refineries, oil fields, gas plants, ports and other energy infrastructure have been damaged by missile and drone strikes, five weeks into the Iran war. US President Donald Trump threatened to bring “Hell” to Iran with strikes on power …
POSTED APRIL 07, 2026 8:10 AM |
IEA Chief: Current Oil and Gas Crisis Worse Than 1973, 1979, 2002 Together
The current oil and gas crisis triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is “more serious than the ones in 1973, 1979 and 2002 together,” Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), told Le Figaro …
POSTED APRIL 07, 2026 7:49 AM |
Iran Rejects Ceasefire as Trump Ramps Up Threats Ahead of Deadline
Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S. President Donald Trump warned the country could be “taken out” …
POSTED APRIL 07, 2026 7:06 AM |
Maker of Stanley Tumblers Prevails in Lawsuit Over Lead Scare
A federal judge dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the maker of Stanley tumblers of concealing that the popular water bottles contained lead. In a decision on April 3, U.S. District Judge Tana Lin in Seattle said consumers did not …
POSTED APRIL 07, 2026 5:11 AM |
Yes, Motorist Can Sue for Pothole Injury if the City Knew, Mississippi High Court Says
No, a municipality is not always immune from negligence claims, and yes, a motorist can sue the city government for injuries caused by an unrepaired pothole if the city was aware of the hazard, the Mississippi Supreme Court concluded last …
POSTED APRIL 07, 2026 5:02 AM |
Connecticut Weighs P/C Insurance Surcharge to Fund Local Infrastructure Resilience
Connecticut lawmakers are considering placing a 5% surcharge on commercial property/casualty insurance policies for fossil fuels-related companies at a time when rising insurance premiums and utility bills are concerns. The surcharge is intended help fund local communities’ efforts to fortify …
POSTED APRIL 07, 2026 5:00 AM |
Record Low Colorado Mountain Snow Doesn’t Bode Well for Drought-Stricken West
Hydrologist Maureen Gutsch trudged through the mud and slush to confirm a grim picture: Colorado just had its worst snowpack since statewide recordkeeping began in 1941. Even more troubling, mountain snow accumulations peaked a month early and contained just half …
POSTED APRIL 07, 2026 5:00 AM |
Iowa Contractor Charged for Public Adjusting Without a License
An Iowa contractor has been charged with acting as a public adjuster without a license and insurance fraud. Joseph Starr, 39, of Rockwell, was charged with two counts of acting as a public adjuster without a license and one count …
POSTED APRIL 07, 2026 5:00 AM |
San Francisco House Prices Hit Record $2.15 Million on AI Boom
San Francisco’s median house price jumped to a record $2.15 million in March, up 18% from a year earlier as wealth generated by artificial intelligence startups flooded the city, according to brokerage Compass Inc. Condo prices also surged, rising 27% …
POSTED APRIL 07, 2026 5:00 AM |
As Coastal Homeowners Stock Up on Sand, Those Near Cranberry Bogs Pay Price
For four years, since Larry Lewis moved to Cranberry Village in Massachusetts he’s heard the rumble of trucks and excavators from a sand excavation site owned by cranberry grower A.D. Makepeace. The noise is a nuisance, but his real concern …
POSTED APRIL 07, 2026 5:00 AM |
Jones Day Law Firm Says Hackers Accessed Some Clients’ Data
Hackers have breached Jones Day and accessed the files of 10 clients, the law firm said on Monday. A prolific cybercriminal group known as Silent took credit for the attack, listing Jones Day among its victims on an extortion website. …
POSTED APRIL 07, 2026 4:30 AM |
NHTSA Ends Probe Into Tesla Remote Driving Feature After Software Updates
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it closed a probe into nearly 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over a feature allowing users to move cars remotely after finding it was linked only to low-speed incidents. The agency …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 3:24 PM |
DOXA Buys Florida-Based Jupiter Underwriting Group
Indiana-headquartered DOXA, a specialty insurance firm built on acquiring and growing program administrators and MGAs, has expanded into Florida with the acquisition of Jupiter Underwriting Group. The group is a managing general agent that specializes in admitted umbrella and follow-form …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 3:03 PM |
US, Iran Study Ceasefire Plan as Deadline Nears on Trump’s ‘Hell’ Threat
The United States and Iran on Monday were weighing the framework of a plan to end their five‑week-old conflict, even as Tehran pushed back against pressure to swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the eve of a new ultimatum …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 2:33 PM |
Georgia Lawmakers to Let Property Owners File Claims Over Homeless, Immigrants
Georgia lawmakers passed a bill early Friday that would allow property owners to file claims against local governments if the individual believes policies that ban people from sleeping outside and require law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities were …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 2:16 PM |
AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Federated Mutual
AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “aa” (Superior) from “aa-” (Superior) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) of Federated Mutual Insurance Company and its pooled subsidiaries, Federated Service Insurance Company, …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 2:15 PM |
Vehicle Hits Revelers During Lao New Year Celebration in Rural Louisiana
Several people were injured when a vehicle struck revelers at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year on Saturday in rural Louisiana, authorities said. The driver was quickly arrested and charged with impaired driving, police said. Video shared on social …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 2:08 PM |
California Wildfire Almost Fully Contained as Evacuation Orders Lifted
A Southern California wildfire that prompted evacuation orders is now nearly fully contained, according to fire officials. The Springs Fire in Riverside County grew to roughly 4,176 acres, but is now 95% contained. The fire had been just 25% contained …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 2:06 PM |
Oklahoma Junior College Sued Over Death of Basketball Player
Lawyers for the family of an Oklahoma junior college basketball player who died after suffering a head injury during a game said Thursday the student had been struck by another player’s elbow and accused the team of not providing proper …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 2:04 PM |
EPA, HHS to Monitor Drinking Water for Microplastics and Pharmaceuticals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Health and Human Services announced that they will monitor the impact of microplastics and pharmaceuticals on drinking water, the first step toward assessing their health risks and shaping new policies. The joint …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 1:47 PM |
Old Republic Opens New Company for Specialty Property
Old Republic International Corporation said it is forming a new operating company, Old Republic Property, Inc., to underwrite specialized property insurance products through a national retail broker distribution network. The company will be led by Patrick Hagerty as president. Hagerty …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 12:56 PM |