Why Are Large-Scale Tornado Outbreaks Increasing in U.S.? January 24, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson The frequency of large-scale tornado outbreaks is increasing in the United States, particularly when it comes to the most extreme...
Appeals Court: Charter School Firm Can’t Sue North Carolina School Official for Libel January 24, 2017 By Emery P. Dalesio A company running a string of taxpayer-funded charter schools and its founder can’t sue a former North Carolina local school...
U.S. Picks North Carolina Turnpike Authority to Assist With Testing Driverless Cars January 24, 2017 The U.S. Department of Transportation recently designated the North Carolina Turnpike Authority to help with testing driverless cars. A statement...
NAIC Announces 35 Consumer Representatives for 2017 January 23, 2017 The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) recently named 35 consumer liaison representatives for 2017. The 22 funded and 13...
Judge Nixes Aetna’s $37 Billion Purchase of Humana; Aetna Considers Appeal January 23, 2017 By David McLaughlin and Zachary Tracer Aetna Inc.’s $37 billion deal to buy rival insurer Humana Inc. was blocked by a federal judge, thwarting one of...
Death Toll Climbs From Weekend Tornadoes Across Southeast January 23, 2017 By Pamela Sampson A weekend of deadly weather in the Southeast killed at least 15 people and injured dozens more, authorities said Sunday...
Trump Orders U.S. Exit from Pacific Trade Pact and Reset on NAFTA January 23, 2017 By Austin Weinstein, Kevin Cirilli and Toluse Olorunnipa President Donald Trump abruptly ended the decades-old U.S. tilt toward free trade by signing an executive order to withdraw from...
Student Awarded $1.6M in Missouri Fraternity ‘Knockout Game’ Lawsuit January 23, 2017 A former Missouri State University student who said he was the victim of a so-called “knockout game” attack outside a...
Arkansas Had More than 1,200 Wildfires Last Year January 23, 2017 Arkansas forestry officials say 2016 was a relatively quiet year for wildfires, but the fires still burned nearly 30 square...
Judge: Oregon Must Reinstate Workers’ Comp Agency CEO January 23, 2017 Oregon’s workers comp insurance agency must reinstate the chief executive it improperly fired in 2014, a judge has ruled. The...