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Why Texas Mass Power Outages Continue to Happen

It’s become a familiar cycle: A powerful storm sweeps through a swath of Texas and takes the electric system down in its grip. Trees might bend and topple, crashing down onto a power pole. Sometimes the weight of ice pulls …

Cargo Ship Sustains Damage After Houthi Attack in Gulf of Aden

A Singaporean-flagged cargo vessel was hit by Yemen’s Houthi missiles in the Gulf of Aden on Friday, forcing it to return to its last port of call to assess the damage. Iran-aligned Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones towards the …

Insurance Broker TWFG’s Shares Rise Nearly 30% in Market Debut

Insurance broker TWFG’s shares gained nearly 30% in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday, signaling strong investor demand for new stocks as the U.S. initial public offering market aims for a recovery. IPOs in the U.S. are attempting to stage a …

EPA Watchdog Investigates Delay in Using Specialized Plane After Ohio Derailment

The EPA’s Inspector General is investigating why the agency didn’t get its specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors into the air over East Palestine until four days after the disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment last year. The Associated Press reported on …

Flooring Manufacturer Fined $300K for Exposing Texas Workers to Safety Violations

While one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of commercial flooring and surfaces — including recycled rubber products used throughout the nation in playgrounds, fitness centers and sports fields — touts its products’ safety and environmental benefits, a U.S. Department of …

What Disruptions Have Been Reported After the Global Tech Outage?

A global tech outage that appeared to be related to issues at cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and Microsoft on Friday affected operations in sectors including airports, airlines, media and banks. Below is a list of disruptions that have been reported: AIRLINES, …

Travelers Reverses Q2 Income Loss, Narrows Underwriting Loss

The Travelers Companies, Inc. reported second quarter net income of $534 million, compared to a loss of $14 million during the same time a year ago, thanks to record net premiums of about $11.1 billion. The New York-based insurer posted …

Sizzle Safely: Insurance Strategies for a Worry-Free Summer BBQ

Independent agents play a critical role in helping clients find the right home insurance policies for them. They are also instrumental in sharing information about general safety considerations for homeowners, which is especially essential during the summer when risks tend …

West Virginia’s Ludewig Retires as Agency Joins with Leavitt Group

Longtime West Virginia insurance agent Charles Ludewig has decided to retire, paving the way for his agency to join the Leavitt Group, one of the largest privately held brokerages in the country. “I’m looking forward to this next chapter and …

Chicken Culling, Disposal Raise Concern as Bird Flu Spreads

The spread of bird flu among poultry and dairy farms has heightened some health experts’ concerns that the process of killing and disposing of poultry infected with the virus may pose a risk to humans and livestock. Recent instances of …

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