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Texas Establishes Response Team to Prevent Re-Emergence of Invasive Screwworm Fly
Insurance Journal | June 30, 2025
Texas Establishes Response Team to Prevent Re-Emergence of Invasive Screwworm Fly
Gov. Greg Abbott wants Texas to get serious about an invasive, parasitic fly that poses a serious threat to the state’s livestock and wildlife. Abbott ordered the Texas Animal Health Commission and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to establish …
Containment Grows on Southern California Wildfire As Evacuation Orders Lifted
Insurance Journal | June 30, 2025
Containment Grows on Southern California Wildfire As Evacuation Orders Lifted
Firefighters made quick progress battling a wildfire in Southern California, which is now 25% contained after burning 485 acres in San Bernardino County and prompting evacuations. The Lake Fire erupted Saturday afternoon north of Crestline and Lake Arrowhead. No injuries …
Omni Hotels Sued for Alleged Religious Discrimination at Chicago Property
Insurance Journal | June 30, 2025
Omni Hotels Sued for Alleged Religious Discrimination at Chicago Property
Omni Hotels Management Corporation violated federal law at its Michigan Avenue location in Chicago when it discriminated against an employee by denying his request to not work on Sundays due to his religion, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) …
Flint, Michigan Struggles to Complete Lead Pipe Replacement Decade After Water Crisis
Insurance Journal | June 30, 2025
Flint, Michigan Struggles to Complete Lead Pipe Replacement Decade After Water Crisis
Jeffrey Bell watched as crews dug up and replaced neighbors’ lead water pipes, hoping his mother’s house would be next. Workers told him it wasn’t on their list but probably assigned to another contractor. With Flint’s lead pipe replacement program …
US Warns Iran-Tied Hackers Pose Ongoing Risk to American Firms
Insurance Journal | June 30, 2025
US Warns Iran-Tied Hackers Pose Ongoing Risk to American Firms
Iran-affiliated hackers remain a potential threat to critical sectors of the US economy, including defense contractors and other American organizations, according to a bulletin published Monday from the FBI, the National Security Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and …
Idaho Officials Say Gunman Started Fire, Then Fatally Shot 2 Firefighters in Ambush
Insurance Journal | June 30, 2025
Idaho Officials Say Gunman Started Fire, Then Fatally Shot 2 Firefighters in Ambush
A man armed with a rifle started a wildfire and then began shooting at first responders in a northern Idaho mountain community, killing two firefighters and wounding a third during a barrage of gunfire over several hours, authorities said. A …
2024 Grocery Chain Cyber Attack Exposed Data of 2.2 Million Employees, Others
Insurance Journal | June 30, 2025
2024 Grocery Chain Cyber Attack Exposed Data of 2.2 Million Employees, Others
Ahold Delhaize USA Services, the Dutch company that owns Stop & Shop and Hannaford grocery stores across New England and others across the country, reported on June 26 that a cyber attack last November likely exposed the personal information of …
Lloyd’s Applauds Removal of Section 899 Tax Measure From ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
Insurance Journal | June 30, 2025
Lloyd’s Applauds Removal of Section 899 Tax Measure From ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
Lloyd’s has issued a statement applauding the removal of Section 899 from the Senate’s version of the Republication reconciliation bill, which would have could have led to substantial additional tax on the US income of non-US-domiciled businesses. UK businesses had …
Wall Street Backs LA Wildfire Lawsuits, Chasing Billions
Insurance Journal | June 30, 2025
Wall Street Backs LA Wildfire Lawsuits, Chasing Billions
The Los Angeles wildfires have generated potentially thousands of new clients for lawyers and prospects for billions in fees. Wall Street wants in on the action, too. The chance at a piece of strong returns has encouraged investment banks, hedge …
Beazley Report: US Executives Misjudge Cyber Preparedness
Insurance Journal | June 30, 2025
Beazley Report: US Executives Misjudge Cyber Preparedness
U.S.-based executives feel more prepared to counter cyber threats, potentially indicating a false sense of security because many companies lack the ability to be adequately prepared, according to a new report from specialist insurer Beazley. According to the report, “Spotlight …