Monthly Archives: <span>July 2023</span>

Siemens Energy Investigates Wind Unit With Twin Taskforces

Siemens Energy AG has established an internal taskforce and supervisory board committee after a string of quality problems with its wind turbines triggered a record share price drop, a person familiar with the matter said. The groups will add scrutiny …

Kansas Attorney General Sues to Prevent Transgender People From Changing Driver’s Licenses

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) โ€“ The Republican attorney general of Kansas sued Friday to block transgender residents from changing their sex on their driver`s licenses and to rebuke the Democratic governor for defying his interpretation of a new law. Attorney General …

EPA’s Lax Enforcement Leaves Thousands of Lead Pipes in Chicago Drinking Water

Even though lead in drinking water damages children`s development, the Environmental Protection Agency has forced very few cities to replace their lead pipes. Consider Chicago, with more water pipes made out of lead than any U.S. city, some 400,000. About …

Robots Say They Won’t Steal Jobs, Rebel Against Humans

Robots presented at an AI forum said on Friday they expected to increase in number and help solve global problems, and would not steal humans’ jobs or rebel against us. But, in the world’s first human-robot press conference, they gave …

Why Labor Unions Are Gaining Leverage in Contract Talks With Big Employers

U.S. union workers are finding more solid footing during contract negotiations with employers as a tight labor market allows employees to flex more bargaining power. Airline pilots, railroad employees, dockworkers, and others have pushed for higher pay and better benefits, …

Musk Claims Lawyers Overbilled in Fight to Make Him Buy Twitter

Elon Musk sued the law firm that led the court fight to make him complete his takeover of Twitter, saying it took advantage of the company while running up a $90 million bill. Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, among the …

A Deep Dive Into 9 Insurance Business Costs You Don’t Need

This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. Tough times don’t last. But tough businesses do. Looking for ways to save money at your insurance carrier, agency, or MGA/MGU? Who isn’t? As the economic outlook remains uncertain and …

NC Coaster Crack May Have Formed 6-10 days Before Ride Was Closed, Official Says

An ongoing investigation by North Carolina`s Department of Labor found that a large crack in the support column of a towering roller coaster had been visible for at least a week before the amusement park shut it down for repairs. …

Hub International Acquires Golden Corner Wealth Advisors in South Carolina

Hub International Ltd., a major insurance brokerage and financial services firm, has expanded its retirement consulting reach with the acquistion of Golden Corner Wealth Advisors in Seneca, South Carolina. Golden Corner, owned by Golden Green Inc., is a financial advisory …

Hatchell Named Senior Deputy Over Three Divisions at NC DOI

The North Carolina insurance commissioner has named veteran department employee Angela Hatchell as senior deputy commissioner for consumer services and agent services. Hatchell, who started at the Department of Insurance in 1999 as a complaint analyst and most recently was …