AXA XL to Acquire Corporate Intelligence and Cybersecurity Consultancy, S-RM August 7, 2026 AXA XL announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire S-RM, the London-based specialist corporate intelligence and cybersecurity consultancy...
Proposed Hormuz Passage Deal Not Feasible for Shipping Industry, Sources Say August 7, 2026 By Jonathan Saul A proposed deal between Iran and Oman that would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait...
NOAA Maintains Forecast for Below-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season August 7, 2026 Nearly halfway through the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA’s prediction of below-normal activity in the Atlantic basin remains unchanged. Today,...
People Moves: Aon Names Fletcher Head of M&A, Transaction Advisory, North America August 7, 2026 Aon named Tim Fletcher head of M&A, transaction advisory and financial services, North America. Fletcher has over 20 years of...
Pressured by Tesla, European Regulators Keep ‘Full Self-Driving’ Safety Data Secret August 7, 2026 By Chris Kirkham and Marie Mannes Four months ago, the Netherlands approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system and has since then advocated for its adoption across...
AI Risks Require Tougher Cyber Defenses, Top US Officials Warn August 7, 2026 By Maggie Eastland The US government’s top information security official warned that computer systems nationwide need to bolster their defenses to meet the...
Medical Marijuana Card Does Not Bar Firefighter’s Suspension, Florida Court Says August 7, 2026 A first responder plans to take his case to the Florida Supreme Court after an appeals court found that his...
People Moves: Ames & Gough Names Partners Lynch and Maxwell as Senior VPs August 7, 2026 Ames & Gough Names Partners Lynch and Maxwell SVPs Ames & Gough, headquartered in Washington, D.C., appointed equity partners Brian...
Chipwich Maker Withdraws Lawsuit Against Insurance Agency August 7, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson The maker of Chipwich ice cream sandwiches has withdrawn its lawsuit alleging that its insurance agency was negligent in failing...
California Sees Second Straight Year of Vehicle Theft Declines August 7, 2026 California recorded its second straight year of declining vehicle thefts last year, the California Highway Patrol is reporting. According to...