Romania Blames Russia for Drone That Sinks Cargo Ship; 1 Killed, 3 Missing October 23, 2026 Romanian President Nicusor Dan accused Russia of escalating its attacks on NATO’s eastern flank on Friday, after a drone strike...
Storm Austen Knocks Out Power to Almost 300,000 French Homes October 23, 2026 By Joe Wertz, Eva Brendel and Nayla Razzouk Storm Austen knocked out electricity to almost 300,000 customers in western France on Friday as hurricane-force winds battered the region,...
New York City Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages After Decade-Long Battle October 23, 2026 By Laura Nahmias and Cameron Fozi New York’s City Council voted to ban horse-drawn carriages, ending a Central Park tourist staple dating to the 19th century...
Taiwan Shuts $5 Trillion Stock Market as Typhoon Nears October 23, 2026 By Miaojung Lin and Mary Hui Taiwan shut its $5 trillion stock market, schools and offices on Friday as Typhoon Champi barreled toward the island, bringing...
Meta Sued in Australian Class Action Over Alleged Social Media Harm to Children October 23, 2026 A class-action lawsuit has been filed in an Australian court against Meta Platforms’ Facebook and Instagram that alleges the social...
AM Best: Social Inflation Drives Surge in Commercial Auto Liability Claims October 23, 2026 According to recent report from AM Best, commercial auto liability insurance coverage has continued to bear the brunt of rising...
Viewpoint: Generational Shifts, Delayed Projects Are Shaping Builder’s Risk October 23, 2026 By Kaycie Cook Having spent more than 20 years in the industry, including a decade focusing on builder’s risk, I have seen the...
GM Targets ‘Eyes-Off’ Autonomous Driving for Pickups, SUVs October 23, 2026 By Kalea Hall General Motors plans to offer “eyes-off” autonomous driving on its highest-selling, most profitable vehicles — big pickup trucks and SUVs...
AI Agents’ Access to Personal Information Raises Privacy Concerns October 23, 2026 By Wyatte Grantham-Philips Matt Robb wanted to sell his computer keyboard. So he made a listing on Facebook Marketplace — and, as an...
Pentagon Clears Wind Farms in Permitting Reform Push October 23, 2026 By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Ari Natter The Trump administration is lifting a blockade that had stalled some wind farms in a bid to boost support for...