Surprising Facts About Social Security and Medicare February 22, 2017 By Mark Miller While the era of “alternative facts” dawned in Washington last week, experts from across the ideological spectrum gathered in the...
U.S. Keeps on Motoring, Sets Record of 3.2 Trillion Miles in 2016 February 22, 2017 Motorists drove a record 3.22 trillion miles (5.2 trillion km) on U.S. roads last year, a 2.8 percent rise from...
The Hidden Cost of Bundling Insurance Policies February 22, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson Marketers love to bundle products and for good reason. Bundling encourages consumers to buy more. However, new research suggests that...
Snoozing While Cruising Argues for Full Autonomy in Vehicles February 21, 2017 By Keith Naughton As Ford Motor Co. has been developing self-driving cars, the U.S. automaker has started noticing a problem during test drives:...
Cyber Attacks Remain at Top of List of Business Continuity Worries: Survey February 21, 2017 By Tim Ross The threat of cyber attacks and political instability resulting from rising populism are among the biggest worries for businesses around...
17 Million U.S. Homes Worth $4.9 Trillion Are in Environmental Hazard Zones February 20, 2017 Millions of homes and condominiums across the country are in high danger zones for environmental hazards. According to the Environmental...
How Tattoo Artists Are Like Dentists February 17, 2017 Getting a tattoo may hurt, but giving one is no picnic, either. That’s the finding of what its authors say...
Driver Deaths Rose 6% in 2016, Topping 40,000 February 17, 2017 By Ryan Beene U.S. motor vehicle accident deaths last year topped 40,000 for the first time since 2007 as cheap gasoline and a...
Global Insurance Rate Decreases in Q4 Slowed for 4th Consecutive Quarter: Marsh February 17, 2017 Global insurance rate decreases moderated on average for the fourth consecutive quarter, down 3.1 percent (compared to the previous quarter’s...
Patient Complaints Can Identify Surgeons Who Are Higher Claims Risks February 17, 2017 Recording and analyzing patient and family reports about rude and disrespectful behavior can identify surgeons with higher rates of surgical...