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Heavy rains and flooding have caused widespread damage across Texas, hitting farms and ranches hard. Rivers overflowed, sweeping away equipment, livestock, and crops, leaving many in the agricultural community struggling to recover. In Bend, Texas, located about two hours north of Austin, Boyd Clark found himself wading through floodwaters to rescue one of his ostrich … Read more

Ohio’s utility regulators have made a significant decision affecting data centers, a major energy user in the state. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has ruled that data centers must pay for a large portion of the energy they request each month, even if they end up using less. This change is meant to help … Read more

Many small and mid-sized businesses still think they are too small to be targets of cybercrime. But that belief can lead to big trouble. Cybercriminals often go after companies that seem like easy targets—those without a dedicated IT team, solid employee checks, or strict password rules. Jared Turnwald, a senior manager at Central Insurance, explains … Read more

In April 2025, the UK’s Co-operative Group, a well-known retailer with over 2,000 food stores and a presence in insurance and funeral services, faced a serious cyberattack that shook the retail sector. The company caught the breach early and acted quickly by shutting down parts of its IT systems to stop the threat. This move … Read more

Days after the devastating floods swept through Texas during the July Fourth holiday, many questions remain about how officials prepared and responded to the disaster. The deadly flash floods along the Guadalupe River have left at least 120 people confirmed dead, with over 160 still missing as search efforts continue in the heart of the … Read more

Humana has been ordered to pay over $32 million in legal fees following its $90 million settlement in a federal False Claims Act case. The settlement resolved allegations that Humana inflated bids submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, leading to significant overcharges to the government. The lawsuit, which started in 2016, accused … Read more

South Korea’s DB Insurance is making a big move into the U.S. market by agreeing to buy Fortegra, a specialty and warranty insurance group, for $1.6 billion. This purchase marks DB Insurance’s largest investment outside Korea and is a major step in expanding its business overseas. The deal values Fortegra at about 0.83 times its … Read more

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), which oversees Formula 1 and other motorsports, has set up a new task force to tackle soaring insurance costs that are hitting the sport hard. Announced by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the group aims to find ways to make insurance more affordable and keep motorsport accessible at every … Read more

When floodwaters rise, many homeowners are caught off guard by just how much damage a storm can cause—and how little their insurance might actually cover. In the U.S., while fire and wind damage usually fall under standard home insurance policies, flooding is a different story. Most property owners need a separate flood insurance policy, but … Read more

Tesla is getting ready to bring its driverless robotaxis to California and Arizona after a limited rollout in Austin, Texas, last month. CEO Elon Musk said on his social media platform X that the robotaxis could start operating in the San Francisco Bay area within a month or two, once they get the necessary approvals. … Read more