Patricia Wells

As the peak hailstorm season approaches in the U.S., homeowners with solar panels are facing the risk of damage from hail. Lauren Martin, who leads marketing at Freedom Solar Power in Texas, points out that while damage from hail is uncommon, the increasing severity of weather due to climate change makes it hard to predict … Read more

An auto mechanic from Arizona has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for defrauding customers, including a victim from Missouri. Andres “Manny” Lopez, 37, was also ordered to repay $1.37 million to those he deceived. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announced the sentence last week. Lopez operated a business … Read more

Premiere Rehab, also known as Infinity Rehab, has agreed to settle a discrimination case with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This decision follows a charge filed by an employee who faced termination due to a conflict over COVID-19 vaccination requirements. The employee, who worked as an occupational therapy assistant, was assigned to a … Read more

Fidelis Insurance Group and Everest Group have announced key appointments that highlight their commitment to growth and innovation in the insurance sector. Hannah Greenwood has been promoted to Chief Underwriting Officer for Bermuda at Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd., a specialty insurer based in Bermuda. Greenwood has been with Fidelis since 2023, initially serving as chief … Read more

Extreme heat is on the way for the western United States this week. This heatwave raises concerns about wildfires, health issues, and power grid stress. According to meteorologists at AccuWeather, a strong high-pressure system is causing the first major heatwave of the season, with temperatures expected to reach or exceed record highs from Thursday through … Read more

President Donald Trump has approved disaster relief for eight states, providing much-needed support for communities affected by recent natural disasters. This decision comes after months of waiting for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The states receiving help are Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. These states had requested aid … Read more

Darin Ruf, a former major league baseball player, is taking legal action against the Cincinnati Reds after suffering a serious injury at Great American Ballpark. The injury occurred two years ago when Ruf crashed into an uncovered tarp roller while playing first base for the Milwaukee Brewers. The lawsuit was filed in Hamilton County, Ohio, … Read more

Texas regulators have raised alarms about the impact of wastewater from fracking in the Permian Basin, the largest oil-producing area in the U.S. They warn that this wastewater is causing a significant rise in underground pressure, which could threaten crude oil production and harm the environment. The Permian Basin generates millions of gallons of wastewater … Read more

The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance has released preliminary estimates on the number of uninsured properties affected by the F3 tornado that struck St. Louis on May 16. The tornado, which traveled 23 miles, impacted around 5,000 properties and caused damages estimated at $1 billion. It first touched down in Clayton and moved northeast … Read more

COVU, Inc., a company focused on using artificial intelligence to improve customer service in the insurance sector, has announced its acquisition of Uno Insurance Services. This Texas-based agency is known for its strong presence in Houston’s Spanish-speaking communities and has shown impressive growth through strategic acquisitions. This acquisition marks a significant step for COVU as … Read more