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As Legal Pot Grows, More Kids Sickened By Edibles at Home
The number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more places in the U.S., according to a study published Tuesday. More than 7,000 confirmed cases of kids …
U.S. FCC Proposes Additional Spectrum for Drone Communications
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday proposed new rules to make licensed radio spectrum in the 5 GHz band for the rising number of unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, in use. Currently, drones typically operate under unlicensed and …
Florida Workers’ Comp Division Busy with Panel Review, Hearings, Rule Changes
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s Division of Workers’ Compensation is having a busy January. Starting today, Jan. 5, the Division of Workers’ Compensation will hold meetings on key medical reimbursement issues. The division also has posted proposed changes to …
California Commissioner Alert Notes Coverage for Floods and Mudslides Caused by Wildfires
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Wednesday issued a formal notice to insurance companies reminding them of their legal duty to cover damage from any future mudslide or similar disaster that is caused by recent wildfires that weakened hillsides, as …
At Least 20 Apartments Confirmed Damaged in Latest California Quake
At least 20 apartments were damaged by the latest earthquake to rattle the region of Northern California where a stronger quake nearly two weeks ago killed two people and knocked homes off their foundations, authorities confirmed this week. The magnitude-5.4 …
SUV Crashes Into New York City Restaurant, Injures 22
A hit-and-run driver rear-ended a sport utility vehicle and sent it crashing into a New York City restaurant, injuring 22 people, police said Tuesday. The crash happened at about 9 p.m. Monday in upper Manhattan, a police spokesperson said. A …
ALKEME Acquires Atascadero Insurance Agency in Central California
ALKEME acquired Atascadero Insurance Agency, dba Morro Bay Insurance Agency, in Fresno, California. Atascadero specializes in property/casualty covering the central California region. Ladera Ranch California-based ALKEME is backed by GCP Capital Partners, and offers P/C, benefits, surety, risk and wealth …
Nebraska Alfalfa Sprout Recall Tied to Salmonella Outbreak Expanded
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ A Nebraska company on Friday expanded a recall of alfalfa sprouts after more than a dozen cases of salmonella were linked to the food. SunSprouts Enterprises doubled its recall that was first announced Thursday, Nebraska health …
People Moves: Powers Names Poteet as Commercial Account Manager, Reed as Producer
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Appoints Poteet Commercial Account Manager Powers Insurance & Risk Management, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, recently hired Rachel Poteet as Commercial Account Manager. Her responsibilities include acquiring new business, as well as managing current sales …
6 Killed in 3-Vehicle Crash on Texas Highway, Authorities Say
GEORGE WEST, Texas (AP) – A minivan trying to overtake a vehicle in a no-passing zone on a Texas highway crashed head-on into an SUV, which was then rear-ended by another vehicle, authorities said. Six people died and five others …
Coast Guard Suspends Search for 4 Missing in Gulf Helicopter Crash
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for four people on board a helicopter that crashed into the Gulf of Mexico while departing an oil platform last Thursday morning. Although the crash is not a …
Google to Pay Indiana $20M to Resolve Privacy Lawsuit
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Google will pay Indiana $20 million to resolve the state’s lawsuit against the technology giant over allegedly deceptive location tracking practices, state Attorney General Todd Rokita announced. Rokitas filed a separate lawsuit against Google when negotiations between …