Florida Lawmakers Vote to Drop Building Permits on Projects of $7,500 or Less March 18, 2026 By William Rabb Legislation that would have waived building permits for jobs valued at up to $7,500 failed to pass the Florida House...
Trump Again Vows to Block Wind Turbines During His Presidency March 18, 2026 By Ari Natter US President Donald Trump said he wanted to have no wind turbines built during his presidency, reiterating his distaste for...
US Home Insurance Prices Set to Keep Rising With Severe Weather March 18, 2026 By Leslie Kaufman US home insurance premiums are set to rise for a fifth straight year in 2026 as insurers grapple with losses...
Proscecutor Drops Charges Against Teen in Georgia Prank Gone Wrong March 18, 2026 By Charlotte Kramon A Georgia prosecutor has decided to drop charges against a teenager who police say was driving the truck that struck...
Iran Warns Gulf Nations of Major Response After Gas Field Strike March 18, 2026 By Patrick Sykes and Kateryna Kadabashy Iran warned countries around the Persian Gulf that a number of energy assets are now “legitimate targets” after Israel attacked...
Rikers Island Corrections Officer Cops to Falsifying Workers’ Compensation Claims March 18, 2026 A corrections officer at the Rikers Island jail complex pled guilty yesterday to receiving more than $370,000 in workers’ compensation...
Greek Firms Scan Computer Systems as Iran War Raises Cyberattack Risks, Sources Say March 18, 2026 By Renee Maltezou and Yannis Souliotis Greek shipowners and other companies are scanning their computer systems for evidence of cyberattacks after advice from the National Cybersecurity...
JD Power: Homeowners Claims Satisfaction Rises as Repair Times Improve March 18, 2026 A combination of faster repair and payment cycle times, along with enhanced digital capabilities, has helped drive significant improvements in...
Gulf Banks Face $307 Billion Deposit Flight Risk if War Worsens, S&P Says March 18, 2026 By Hadeel Al Sayegh and Federico Maccioni Gulf banks could face domestic deposit outflows of $307 billion if the Middle East conflict deepens, S&P Global Ratings said....
Iran War Cost Spike Straining Farmers Ahead of Midterm Elections March 18, 2026 By Erin Ailworth, Michael Hirtzer, Ilena Peng and Skylar Woodhouse US farmers, long one of Donald Trump’s most loyal constituencies, are increasingly worried by the Iran war as soaring fertilizer...