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People Moves: Cover Genius Names Rudow Chief Financial Officer
Cover Genius Names Rudow Chief Financial Officer Cover Genius, headquartered in Mumbai, India, appointed David Rudow as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Rudow has over 18 years of experience and previously served as CFO of the cloud-based technology company …
Read More Tesla Faces More Questions From Feds on Autopilot Safety
The U.S. auto safety regulator investigating Tesla’s Autopilot driver assistance system is demanding an explanation for a software change that allows drivers to keep their hands off the wheel for longer, risking collisions, documents released on Tuesday showed. The National …
Read More Lufthansa Weighs Sale of Aviation Insurance Broker, Insurer: Sources
Deutsche Lufthansa AG, the German airline, is looking to sell its insurance brokerage unit Albatros and insurance business Delvag, according to people familiar with the matter. The country’s largest carrier is working with advisers to find a buyer for the …
Read More Parents of Maine Teen Who Died on School Hiking Trip File Suit
The parents of a 17-year-old Maine boy who died on a school-sponsored hiking and camping trip are suing the school district and two staff members. The lawsuit contends Michael Strecker had limited access to water while hiking and that his …
Read More Maine Police Say Driver on Drugs Swerved Off Road, Hit 4 Troopers
A motorist who veered off a highway and struck four state troopers was charged with operating under the influence of drugs, officials said Monday, as two of the troopers remained hospitalized. Three troopers and a trooper-in-training were at the end …
Read More Hawaii Power Utility Takes Responsibility for First Fire on Maui, But Faults County Firefighters
Hawaii’s electric utility acknowledged its power lines started a wildfire on Maui but faulted county firefighters for declaring the blaze contained and leaving the scene, only to have a second wildfire break out nearby and become the deadliest in the …
Read More California Labor Commissioner Cites Farm Labor Contractor and Growers $1.9M
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office cited farm labor contractor M.G. Luna, Inc. of Parlier and growers Madera Persimmon Growers Inc. of Madera and Willems Farms Inc. of Kingsburg $1,926,531, for wage theft affecting 356 workers who harvested persimmons and blueberries. …
Read More People Moves: Burns & Wilcox Announces Quillman as Regional Lead for Texas
Burns & Wilcox Announces Bob Quillman as Regional Lead for Texas Burns & Wilcox announced the hire of regional lead, Bob Quillman, who will oversee the company’s Texas region. Quillman joins Burns & Wilcox as Regional Vice President, Texas. In …
Read More Texas Construction Contractor Faces $263K in Penalties for Fatal Crane Collapse
A federal workplace safety investigation has found that a Farmersville, Texas construction contractor could have prevented the loss of a 23-year-old employee by following required safety procedures for operating a mobile crane at an Aubrey work site. Investigators with the …
Read More Former North Dakota Governor Victim of Car Theft
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Former North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer learned a lesson about his car keys after his vehicle was stolen as he hosted a Fargo radio show. Schafer was guest hosting KFGO`s “News and Views” program Friday morning …
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