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Oklahoma Landlord to Pay $52K for Violating Fair Housing Act
October 23, 2026
The Justice Department announced that the owners of a residential rental property in Oklahoma City h...
Read More →Michigan, Ohio Gas Prices Spike Further Amid Refinery Breakdown
October 23, 2026
Gas prices in two Midwestern battleground states saw further hikes on Thursday as the region’s...
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Insurer Doesn’t Get a Mulligan in $12M Georgia Solar Farm Claim, Appeals Court Says
October 23, 2026
Zurich American does not get to reclassify a loss as one with a much higher deductible after it had ...
Read More →AM Best Revises Outlook to Stable for Ohio Mutual Insurance Group’s Members
October 23, 2026
AM Best has revised the outlook to stable from negative for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Lon...
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Phoenix Hit by Hail and Strong Winds, Damaging Vehicles Across Valley
October 23, 2026
Arizona is not usually known as a hot spot for severe weather, but this week the state experienced h...
Read More →TCEQ Shuts Down Online Permit Filing System After Data Center Controversy
October 23, 2026
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has shut down its automated electronic filing system a...
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Markets/Coverages: Allianz UK Enhances Renewable Energy Cover, With Multi-Tech Offer
October 23, 2026
Allianz UK has enhanced its renewable energy proposition and introduced simplified operational wordi...
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FEMA Launches Online Purchasing for Flood Insurance Policies
October 23, 2026
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it has launched a new tool for residents to buy flood i...
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Georgia Amusement Park Reopened After Ride Death but Coaster Still Closed
October 23, 2026
Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates last week for the first time since a man fell to his death f...
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Fire Destroys Much of Mississippi Senior Living Center
October 23, 2026
A fire tore through a Mississippi senior living center Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of its resi...
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Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed at Taming Housing Costs
October 23, 2026
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at bringing down housing costs in...
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Russia-Linked Hackers Used Decentralized Network in Ukraine Cyberattack: ESET
October 23, 2026
Russia-linked hackers used the volunteer-run Yggdrasil network to conceal communications during an a...
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Romania Blames Russia for Drone That Sinks Cargo Ship; 1 Killed, 3 Missing
October 23, 2026
Romanian President Nicusor Dan accused Russia of escalating its attacks on NATO’s eastern flan...
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Storm Austen Knocks Out Power to Almost 300,000 French Homes
October 23, 2026
Storm Austen knocked out electricity to almost 300,000 customers in western France on Friday as hurr...
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New York City Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages After Decade-Long Battle
October 23, 2026
New York’s City Council voted to ban horse-drawn carriages, ending a Central Park tourist stap...
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Taiwan Shuts $5 Trillion Stock Market as Typhoon Nears
October 23, 2026
Taiwan shut its $5 trillion stock market, schools and offices on Friday as Typhoon Champi barreled t...
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Meta Sued in Australian Class Action Over Alleged Social Media Harm to Children
October 23, 2026
A class-action lawsuit has been filed in an Australian court against Meta Platforms’ Facebook ...
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AM Best: Social Inflation Drives Surge in Commercial Auto Liability Claims
October 23, 2026
According to recent report from AM Best, commercial auto liability insurance coverage has continued ...
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Viewpoint: Generational Shifts, Delayed Projects Are Shaping Builder’s Risk
October 23, 2026
Having spent more than 20 years in the industry, including a decade focusing on builder’s risk...
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GM Targets ‘Eyes-Off’ Autonomous Driving for Pickups, SUVs
October 23, 2026
General Motors plans to offer “eyes-off” autonomous driving on its highest-selling, most...
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AI Agents’ Access to Personal Information Raises Privacy Concerns
October 23, 2026
Matt Robb wanted to sell his computer keyboard. So he made a listing on Facebook Marketplace — and, ...
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Pentagon Clears Wind Farms in Permitting Reform Push
October 23, 2026
The Trump administration is lifting a blockade that had stalled some wind farms in a bid to boost su...
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OSHA Proposes $648K in Fines for 6 Employers at New York Excavation Site
October 23, 2026
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited six New York and New Jersey emplo...
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Rhode Island Sues Meta Over Alleged Tolerance for Scam Advertising
October 23, 2026
Rhode Island sued Meta Platforms in state court on Thursday over the company’s alleged toleran...
Read More →Viewpoint: What a FAIR Plan Quote Does to a California Home Sale
October 23, 2026
Underwriters see the risk. Agents see the policy. I see what happens three weeks later, when a buyer...
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Connecticut Reports Major Carriers Lowering Rates for Auto, Home Insurance
October 23, 2026
A number of major insurance carriers are lowering personal auto and homeowners insurance rates in Co...
Read More →Washington Updates Insurance Claims Handling Rules, Sets New Deadlines
October 23, 2026
New claims handling rules in Washington require insurers to follow updated rules that establish dead...
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Delivery Robots Accused of Sharing Biometric Data Without Consent
October 22, 2026
The battle over Chicago’s food delivery robots has reached the courts, with two customers accu...
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FEMA Won’t Help Texas After July 2026 Floods
October 22, 2026
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied a request for federal aid to individuals needing ...
Read More →Illinois Company Faces $380K Fine for Exposing Employees to Unprotected Trench
October 22, 2026
The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Frankfort, Illinois-based utility construction company for ...
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