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NHTSA Probes Massive Jeep Recall Over Faulty Rear Coil Spring RepairsOpen in a New Window

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday opened a probe into the recall of 331,401 Jeep vehicles due to improperly installed rear coil springs. A rear coil spring helps the vehicle support its weight and absorb road shocks. …

 

North Carolina Sting Operation Alleges Roofer Damaged Shingles to File ClaimOpen in a New Window

Allegations that some roofers deliberately damage roofs in order to qualify properties for insurance claims have long been a concern for insurers. This fall, the North Carolina Department of Insurance and North Carolina Farm Bureau decided to do something about …

 

Insurance Covers Settlement Paid by Stocks Instead of Money: Delaware High CourtOpen in a New Window

A settlement paid by stocks rather than money is a covered loss that must be paid by an insurer, the Delaware Supreme Court has affirmed. The state’s high court agreed with a lower court’s ruling that the definition of “loss” …

 

Jury Orders J&J to Pay $40M to Women in Latest Talc TrialOpen in a New Window

A California jury on Friday awarded $40 million to two women who said Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder was to blame for their ovarian cancer. The jury in Los Angeles Superior Court awarded $18 million to Monica Kent and $22 …

 

Bill Seeks Phase-Out of Chinese Sensors in Self-Driving Cars, After Space Hack FearsOpen in a New Window

A U.S. lawmaker has proposed phasing out Chinese-made sensors in self-driving cars and critical infrastructure amid warnings they could be hacked and disabled from space during a conflict, crippling vast U.S. systems in seconds. Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois …

 

Gallagher Bassett Names Willett Senior Vice President, Carrier PracticeOpen in a New Window

Sean Willett will be transitioning into a new role as senior vice president – carrier practice at Gallagher Bassett. The move is effective January 1, 2026. In this new role, he will lead Gallagher Bassett’s carrier sales and business development …

 

Black Lung Benefits Denied; Discrimination Claim Against UPS Shot Down by CourtOpen in a New Window

A federal appeals court, one step below the U.S. Supreme Court, handed down two rulings in favor of employers and insurers, one involving black lung and one regarding a black delivery driver. In Keith McKnight vs. United Parcel Service, the …

 

Forecasters Say La Niña to Fade Early Next Year, Neutral Pacific Conditions LikelyOpen in a New Window

La Niña is expected to linger for another month or two before likely giving way to neutral Pacific conditions between January and March 2026, carrying a 68% probability, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday. “Even after equatorial Pacific …

 

Truckers Who Fail English Tests Get Pulled Off Roads in Trump CrackdownOpen in a New Window

Truck drivers are encountering a new risk on the highway: Law enforcement officers are empowered by the Trump administration to pull them off the road if they fail an English test. The government argues the rules are critical to safety. …

 

Rivian Debuts Custom Self-Driving Chip, $2,500 Driver-Assistance PackageOpen in a New Window

Rivian Automotive on Thursday unveiled its first custom computer chip for self-driving, shifting away from Nvidia’s processors, and a new paid driver-assistance package called Autonomy+ with prices far below those of rival Tesla. Shares of the pickup truck and SUV …

 

EFI Global Names Wilson PresidentOpen in a New Window

EFI Global has named Troy Wilson president. Wilson will guide the strategic direction of EFI Global’s services and work to strengthen client partnerships. Wilson has nearly four decades of leadership experience. Prior to joining EFI Global, he held senior executive …

 

Abbott Presses Congress for Shield Over Preemie Baby Formula Litigation That Could Cost It BillionsOpen in a New Window

After CEO Robert Ford warned the company may be forced to pull its preemie formula off the market, Abbott has invested millions in lobbying lawmakers, according to records.

 

Waymo Recalls, Updates Software for 3,000 VehiclesOpen in a New Window

Alphabet unit Waymo recalled 3,067 of its vehicles in the United States over a software issue which was fixed through an update, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday. The company had recalled certain vehicles with the …

 

OpenAI And Microsoft Sued Over Murder-Suicide Blamed on ChatGPTOpen in a New Window

ChatGPT dialogue convinced Stein-Erik Soelberg he made the chatbot conscious and he had been implanted with a "divine instrument system" in his neck and brain, a lawsuit states.

 

EV Collision Claims Rebound as Expiring U.S. Government Tax Incentives Drive Record SalesOpen in a New Window

Claims frequency for battery electric vehicles rose to 3.21% in the U.S., marking an all-time high and an increase of 4.2% year-over-year, a new report shows. New battery electric vehicle purchases surged 36% compared with the third quarter of 2024 …

 

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