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SolarWinds Beats Most of SEC Lawsuit Over Russia-Linked Cyberattack

A U.S. judge dismissed most of a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit accusing software company SolarWinds of defrauding investors by concealing its security weaknesses before and after a Russia-linked cyberattack targeting the U.S. government. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer in …

Insurers Settle With Hotel in Case of Woman Videotaped in the Shower

Four insurance companies, unable to escape a duty to defend a New York hotel where a young woman was secretly videotaped in the shower in 2015, have reached a settlement in the case that made headlines around the world. Citizens …

Intense Heat Expected to Challenge Records in Pacific Northwest Over Weekend

Intense heat that has been baking parts of the interior Western U.S. is expected to expand into the Pacific Northwest in the coming days, raising the risk of heat-related illnesses and new wildfires, according to an AccuWeather media advisory. Forecasts …

Pilot Dies After Small Plane Crashes Into River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

EASTON, Md. (AP) — The pilot of a small plane died Tuesday morning after an engine failure caused the aircraft to crash into a river on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, authorities said. The twin-engine Cessna 402 crashed into the water near …

Southwest Airlines, Archer Aviation to Develop Plans for Flying Air Taxis in California

Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation said Friday they have agreed to develop operational plans for electric air taxi networks at California airports where the Texas-based airline operates. The companies said they have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on …

Vermonters Urged to Report Flood Damage From Beryl to State for FEMA Determination

Vermont’s governor on Tuesday urged residents to report any damage from last week’s flooding to the state, even if they plan to do repairs themselves, so that counties can meet the threshold for individual federal assistance. The flooding from the …

People Moves: Liberty Mutual Re Taps Aon’s De La Mare to Lead New Australia/New Zealand Unit; H.W. Kaufman London Names AIG’s Greensmith to Lead Int’l Portfolio

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Liberty Mutual Re and H.W. Kaufman Group London. A summary of these new hires follows here. Liberty Mutual Re Taps Aon’s De La Mare to Lead Australia/New Zealand Unit LM Re, …

Outbreak Continues to Grow as Bird Flu Found in Oklahoma Dairy Herd

Oklahoma has become the 13th U.S. state to detect bird flu in dairy cows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed on Monday, though the state said the infection happened months ago. The confirmation shows the outbreak was more widespread than …

Marsh McLennan Reports 8.7% Increase in Q2 Net Income

Insurance broker Marsh McLennan reported second quarter net income of $1.125 billion, an 8.7% increase from $1.035 billion reported during Q2 2023. Operating income rose 13% to $1.6 billion. Q2 earnings per share increased 10% to $2.27, while adjusted earnings …

Repair Crews Face Threats From Some Houstonians Angry Over Beryl Power Outages

Drawn guns. Thrown rocks. Threatening messages. Houston’s prolonged outages following Hurricane Beryl has some fed-up and frustrated residents taking out their anger on repair workers who are trying to restore power across the city. The threats and confrontations have prompted …

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