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Baldwin Charge in New Mexico Movie Set Shooting Dismissed

Prosecutors have formally dismissed an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film “Rust,” citing new evidence and the need for more time to investigate. In a …

California to Meet 100% of Water Requests Thanks to Storms

California will provide 100% of the water requested by cities and farms for the first time in years thanks to winter storms that filled reservoirs and runoff from a record snowpack, regulators announced. The State Water Project will provide full …

W.R. Berkley CEO Says Insurer Isn’t Going to Chase D&O Market ‘Down the Drain’

W.R. Berkley Corp. President and CEO Robert Berkley said the insurer is not going to follow the directors and officers market “down the drain.” During a call with analysts to discuss first quarter earnings, Berkley said the D&O marketplace, especially …

Risk Strategies Acquires JW Surety Bonds of Pennsylvania

National specialty insurance broker Risk Strategies announced its acquisition of JW Surety Bonds, a large volume bond producer, along with sister companies Bryant Surety Bonds, Inc. and Lance Surety Bonds Associates, Inc. Headquartered in Pipersville, Pennsylvania, JW Surety Bonds was …

As Governor Seeks Disaster Dec, Fort Lauderdale Needs New City Hall After Flood

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asked the Biden administration on Saturday to declare Broward County a disaster area due to flooding earlier this month after record rainfall. The flooding, from record rainfall, was so great that it will likely force Fort …

Fuel Truck Fatal Crash Sparks Fire on Major Connecticut Highway Bridge

A crash involving a fuel truck and a car sparked a fire on a major Connecticut highway bridge Friday, with flames spreading to land on one side and officials closing Interstate 95 in both directions during the blaze. Officials said …

Florida Family Files Suit, Says Body of Man Who Died on Cruise Was Kept in Cooler

A widow and her family are suing Celebrity Cruises for allegedly mishandling her husband’s body after he died while they were on a ship last year, saying it was left to decompose and they suffered extreme emotional trauma. After Marilyn …

Maine Unhappy With Railroad’s ‘Good Faith’ Cleanup of Train Derailment Site

SANDWICH ACADEMY GRANT TOWNSHIP, Maine (AP) – The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is taking Canadian Pacific Kansas City to task over the cleanup following a freight train derailment and fire. Commissioner Melanie Loyzim sent a letter Thursday telling the …

Russia’s Medvedev Says G-7 Export Ban Could Trigger Black Sea Grain Deal Exit

Moscow may retaliate if Group of Seven countries proceed with a total ban on most exports to Russia by withdrawing from the safe-transit deal that allows Ukraine to ship grains from Black Sea ports, said Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of …

Howden Builds War Chest for Investments of More Than £1B; Blanc Named Head of M&A

Howden Group Holdings announced it has successfully raised more than £875 million ($1.1 billion) across both debt and equity, with total cash and facilities available for investment in M&A, new initiatives and talent in excess of £1 billion ($1.2 billion). …

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