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New Jersey Supreme Court Backs Catholic School in Firing of Unwed, Pregnant Teacher
The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Roman Catholic school that fired a teacher who became pregnant out of wedlock. The high court found that where an employment decision is clearly based on the tenets of …
Estimate of Losses From Devastating Hawaii Wildfires Increases to $14B-$16B
AccuWeather increased its estimate of the total damage and economic loss from the devastating wildfires burning in Hawaii to $14 to $16 billion. The update follows AccuWeather’s preliminary estimate last week of total damage and economic loss of $8-10 billion. …
Montana Youth Climate Activists Get Historic Win in State Case
A state judge ruled Monday that Montana’s oil and gas policies are infringing on young people’s constitutional rights to a safe environment, handing a big win to youth climate plaintiffs. An adjustment to the Montana Energy Policy Act (MEPA)—which limits …
Arkansas Restaurant Chain Sued for Sexual Harassment
Simply Slims, L.L.C., and or Dixie Chicken, L.L.C. d/b/a Slim Chickens in Hot Springs, Arkansas, violated federal law when it subjected a class of teens and young adults to sexual harassment and a sexually hostile work environment, the U.S. Equal …
$3 Billion BP Deepwater Horizon Settlement Funding Massive Ecosystem Restoration in Louisiana’s Plaquemines Parish
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Nearly $3 billion in settlement money from the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster that devastated the Gulf Coast and killed hundreds of thousands of marine animals is now funding a massive ecosystem restoration in southeastern Louisiana’s Plaquemines …
Nebraska’s Ellerbrock-Norris Unveils Brand Refresh
Ellerbrock-Norris is a holistic risk management firm headquartered in Nebraska, recently unveiled a brand refresh complete with the new tagline of “Protect Your Purpose.” The company partners with businesses to help them identify and solve for risks, from insurance to …
Missouri’s C Williams Insurance Agency Joins VIAA
C Williams Insurance Agency recently joined Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), a cohesive family of more than 160 independent insurance agencies in Missouri and Illinois. Founded in 2023, C Williams Insurance Agency was created by owner Chad Williams. The full-service …
Child Social Media Influencers in Illinois to Receive Compensation Under New Law
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois is the first state in the U.S. to ensure child social media influencers are compensated for their work, according to Sen. David Koehler, of Peoria, who sponsored a bill that was signed into law and will …
Maui Fire Is Deadliest in US in 105 Years, With 93 Killed
The death toll from fast-moving wildfires in Maui rose to 93, making them the deadliest in the US in more than 100 years, as concerns grew about the effectiveness of the island’s emergency alarm system. The number of fatalities is …
Nikola Recalls All Battery-Electric Trucks, Halts Sales After Fire Probe
Nikola said on Friday it was recalling all the battery-powered electric trucks that it has delivered till date and is suspending sales after an investigation into recent fires found a coolant leak inside a battery pack as the cause. There …
Microsoft’s Role in Email Breach to Be Part of Cyber Inquiry
A US cybersecurity advisory panel will investigate malicious targeting of cloud computing environments, including Microsoft Corp.’s role in a recent breach of government officials’ email accounts by suspected Chinese hackers, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed on Friday. The review …
Four Dead, Another Missing After Blast Destroys 3 Structures in Pennsylvania
Four people were dead and a fifth was unaccounted for following a house explosion in western Pennsylvania that destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others Saturday morning, authorities said. Allegheny County officials said three people were taken …