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Storm Austen Knocks Out Power to Almost 300,000 French Homes
Storm Austen knocked out electricity to almost 300,000 customers in western France on Friday as hurricane-force winds battered the region, disrupting roads, railways and other transport links. Brittany was hardest hit, with almost 150,000 customers without power, according to distributor …
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2026 11:39 AM |
New York City Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages After Decade-Long Battle
New York’s City Council voted to ban horse-drawn carriages, ending a Central Park tourist staple dating to the 19th century after years of debate over the horses’ place on city streets. The Council voted 40 to 7 to pass the …
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2026 11:38 AM |
Taiwan Shuts $5 Trillion Stock Market as Typhoon Nears
Taiwan shut its $5 trillion stock market, schools and offices on Friday as Typhoon Champi barreled toward the island, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds that disrupted flights. Champi was packing top sustained winds of 155 kilometers (96 miles) an …
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2026 11:22 AM |
Meta Sued in Australian Class Action Over Alleged Social Media Harm to Children
A class-action lawsuit has been filed in an Australian court against Meta Platforms’ Facebook and Instagram that alleges the social media platforms exposed children to harmful content and kept them addicted through algorithms. The lawsuit, filed in the Federal Court, …
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2026 10:44 AM |
AM Best: Social Inflation Drives Surge in Commercial Auto Liability Claims
According to recent report from AM Best, commercial auto liability insurance coverage has continued to bear the brunt of rising litigation costs, outpacing economic inflation. Social inflation has negatively affected commercial auto liability ultimate claim costs for several years, which …
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2026 6:06 AM |
Viewpoint: Generational Shifts, Delayed Projects Are Shaping Builder’s Risk
Having spent more than 20 years in the industry, including a decade focusing on builder’s risk, I have seen the market shift numerous times over the years. In my opinion, here’s what lies behind the three biggest factors currently influencing …
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2026 5:26 AM |
GM Targets ‘Eyes-Off’ Autonomous Driving for Pickups, SUVs
General Motors plans to offer “eyes-off” autonomous driving on its highest-selling, most profitable vehicles — big pickup trucks and SUVs — as it seeks fresh revenue streams from heavy technology investments. Last year, GM said it would offer autonomous highway …
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2026 5:20 AM |
AI Agents’ Access to Personal Information Raises Privacy Concerns
Matt Robb wanted to sell his computer keyboard. So he made a listing on Facebook Marketplace — and, as an experiment late last month, he put Meta’s new artificial intelligence agent Muse in the driver’s seat. Muse got to work. …
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2026 5:12 AM |
Pentagon Clears Wind Farms in Permitting Reform Push
The Trump administration is lifting a blockade that had stalled some wind farms in a bid to boost support for a bipartisan plan to speed construction of US energy and infrastructure projects. Marking the shift, the Pentagon on Thursday advanced …
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2026 5:10 AM |
OSHA Proposes $648K in Fines for 6 Employers at New York Excavation Site
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited six New York and New Jersey employers for serious safety violations involving excavation hazards at the construction site of a large mixed-use commercial building. OSHA has proposed a combined $648,094 in …
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2026 5:00 AM |
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