NHTSA Closes Probe Into 7,745 Fisker Ocean SUVs After Software Update December 9, 2024 The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Monday it has closed a preliminary evaluation into 7,745 Fisker Ocean SUVs over...
Gallagher to Buy AssuredPartners for $13.5B to Increase Mid-Market Reach December 9, 2024 By Chad Hemenway Arthur J. Gallagher this morning said it has entered into an agreement to acquire AssuredPartners for $13.45 billion cash to...
Ex-Allianz Fund Manager Avoids Jail Over $3 Billion Collapse December 9, 2024 By Bob Van Voris A former Allianz SE hedge-fund manager avoided prison and will instead spend 18 months in home confinement for fraudulently inflating...
CFPB Claims Supervision Over Google Unit, Which Promptly Sues December 9, 2024 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it’s claiming supervisory authority over Google Payment Corp., as the agency extends its oversight...
US Issues Order Mandating Bird Flu Testing of Milk Supply December 9, 2024 By Leah Douglas The U.S. issued a federal order on Friday mandating that the national milk supply be tested for bird flu, Agriculture...
Judge Says Southwest Must Face Bias Claims Over Free Flights for Hispanic Students December 9, 2024 By Daniel Wiessner U.S. judge on Friday said Southwest Airlines must face a lawsuit by a prominent affirmative action opponent claiming a now-defunct...
Insured Losses From Natural Disasters Top US$100B for 5th Consecutive Year: Swiss Re December 6, 2024 By L.S. Howard Estimated insured losses from natural catastrophes are on track to surpass US$100 billion in 2024 – for the fifth consecutive...
Goldman Sachs Quits Global Climate Coalition for Banks December 6, 2024 By Simon Jessop and Virginia Furness Goldman Sachs said it has quit a sector coalition aimed at aligning bank lending and investment activities with global efforts...
Ransomware Gangs’ Merciless Attacks Bleed Small Companies Dry December 6, 2024 By Ryan Gallagher The black-and-white message flickering across computer screens sparked panic at Knights of Old, a 158-year-old UK delivery company: “If you’re...
Trump Names David Sacks as White House AI and Crypto Czar December 6, 2024 By Hadriana Lowenkron and Sarah McBride Donald Trump says he is selecting venture capitalist David Sacks of Craft Ventures LLC to serve as his artificial intelligence...