AI Models May Soon Self-Replicate Across Smart-Home Devices, Anthropic Warns October 14, 2026 By Raphael Satter Anthropic said small AI models could be months away from self-replicating across internet-connected devices, raising the possibility of AI botnets...
CVS Settles Justice Department Case Over Opioid Prescriptions for $315M October 14, 2026 By Nate Raymond CVS Health has agreed to pay $315 million to resolve allegations that the pharmacy chain operator unlawfully filled medically unnecessary...
Florida Supreme Court Approves Board Certification in Insurance Law October 14, 2026 Lawyers on both sides of the insurance aisle will soon be able to say they are “board-certified” in insurance coverage...
NYC Restaurants Shut Off Air Conditioning, Close on Sundays as Costs Surge October 14, 2026 By Nacha Cattan New York City restaurants are running out of ways to outrun inflation. CakeBurgers, an East Harlem eatery that serves hamburgers...
Napa Wildfire Study Eyes Funding Prevention, Improving Insurance Availability October 14, 2026 A new report looks into how to put more resources into prevention before a wildfire strikes, maintain resilience and direct...
Eastern States’ Grocers Shut Online Systems After Cyberattack October 14, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson Popular grocery stores owned by Ahold Delhaize in New England, MidAtlantic and Southeastern states are open but online orders and...
The Hartford Completes Deal for Equitable’s Employee Benefits Book October 14, 2026 The Hartford on Oct. 13 said it completed its buy of Equitable’s employee benefits business to bolster the insurer’s growth...
Edison Drops on Willful Misconduct Allegations in Eaton Fire Case October 13, 2026 By Pooja Menon Edison International shares fell over 3% on Tuesday after short seller Muddy Waters said it had uncovered new information suggesting...
FAA Tells US Airlines to Exercise Caution in Saudi Arabia Flights, Citing Safety Risks October 13, 2026 By David Shepardson The Federal Aviation Administration told US airlines to exercise caution when flying to or over Saudi Arabia, citing safety threats...
Etude Launches E&S Carrier with $100M Surplus October 13, 2026 Etude launched Etude Specialty Insurance Company, a technology-driven excess and surplus lines carrier for commercial property and casualty. Etude Specialty...