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Two youths at a Miami sailing camp were killed and two others were hospitalized after a barge struck a sailboat Monday. The Associated Press, The Miami Herald and other news sites reported that one adult and five kids were pulled …

All three people aboard a small twin-engine plane that crashed into the Pacific Ocean off California’s central coast perished, law enforcement officials said. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed late Sunday that the three occupants of the plane that went …

The Trump administration is set to announce its plans to abolish the US government’s authority to regulate greenhouse gases, threatening to strike a deep blow at Washington’s ability to fight climate change. The Environmental Protection Agency will unveil a proposal …

Second quarter 2025 net income at Cincinnati Financial Corp. was $685 million—more than double the $312 million in net income booked a year ago during the same time. “It was a solid quarter, showing the strength of our agent-centered strategy …

Insurance broker Aon reported second quarter revenue of $4.2 billion, an 11% increase from $3.8 billion in Q2 2024. Aon said its Q2 revenue reflected 6% organic revenue growth (versus 5% in Q2 2024), along with the contribution from last …

Work was winding down at 345 Park Avenue on Monday when a man strode across the public plaza just outside the Midtown Manhattan tower with an assault rifle in his hand. Within minutes, at least four people were dead, as …

Hong Kong issued its highest rainstorm warning, effectively closing down the city, just over a week after a typhoon downed trees in the financial center. The local observatory hoisted the black rainstorm alert at 9:10 a.m. local time on Tuesday. …

India issued guidelines to protect solar power equipment from potential cyberattacks, responding to industry concerns that imported China-made parts may be putting the grid at risk. Suppliers of inverters — devices that turn direct current into electricity for homes and …

During a pivotal push by Ukraine to retake territory from Russia in late September 2022, Elon Musk gave an order that disrupted the counteroffensive and dented Kyiv’s trust in Starlink, the satellite internet service the billionaire provided early in the …

As data center construction booms across the United States, a pair of legal experts recently said the lack of commercial insurance products customized for data centers present potential pitfalls that could surface if operators aren’t paying close attention to policy …

UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (AP) — In a rugged patch of the Appalachian Trail in eastern Tennessee, volunteers size up a massive, gnarled tree lying on its side. Its tangled web of roots and dark brown soil, known as a root …

Pacific Gas and Electric Company has reached a settlement to resolve a violation of the Clean Air Act and the 2020 Accidental Release Reporting rule. The agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard …

Lawmakers on Maui passed legislation aimed at eliminating a large percentage of the Hawaiian island’s vacation rentals to address a housing shortage exacerbated by the wildfire that destroyed most of Lahaina two years ago. It’s the latest action by a …

A Rhode Island city’s insurer will pay $550,000 to settle the case of a resident who was twice wrongfully arrested and jailed for a crime he did not commit. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announced the city of Woonsocket …

The University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business suspended its partnerships with several organizations dedicated to increasing opportunities for underrepresented groups in business schools amid persistent calls from the White House to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in order …

The Maine Fire Marshal reports it continues to investigate a fatal explosion over the weekend at the Powder Horn Campground in Old Orchard Beach. On July 26, 2025, a camper explosion was reported at the campground. Old Orchard Beach fire …

Net income at The Hartford increased 35% to $990 million in the second quarter 2025 as personal lines returned to profitability compared to the same period a year ago. Q2 property/casualty written premiums increased 8% compared to Q2 2024. Premiums …

Nearly half the US will wilt under hot, sticky conditions through the bulk of the week as temperatures and humidity soar from Chicago to New York City and New Orleans, boosting power demand and raising health risks. Heat advisories and …

Volante Global, a multi-class, multi-territory international Lloyd’s syndicate and managing general agent (MGA) owned by leading global fintech Acrisure, announced the appointment of Demian Smith to the role of chief executive officer, Volante Global. Smith has enjoyed a longstanding and …

Polish insurer PZU SA envisages playing a key role in attracting financing for the country’s big-ticket energy and infrastructure projects after it completes a merger with Bank Pekao SA. Chief Executive Officer Andrzej Klesyk said he wants to channel some …