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NHTSA Ends Probe Into Tesla Remote Driving Feature After Software Updates
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it closed a probe into nearly 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over a feature allowing users to move cars remotely after finding it was linked only to low-speed incidents. The agency …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 3:24 PM |
DOXA Buys Florida-Based Jupiter Underwriting Group
Indiana-headquartered DOXA, a specialty insurance firm built on acquiring and growing program administrators and MGAs, has expanded into Florida with the acquisition of Jupiter Underwriting Group. The group is a managing general agent that specializes in admitted umbrella and follow-form …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 3:03 PM |
US, Iran Study Ceasefire Plan as Deadline Nears on Trump’s ‘Hell’ Threat
The United States and Iran on Monday were weighing the framework of a plan to end their five‑week-old conflict, even as Tehran pushed back against pressure to swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the eve of a new ultimatum …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 2:33 PM |
Georgia Lawmakers to Let Property Owners File Claims Over Homeless, Immigrants
Georgia lawmakers passed a bill early Friday that would allow property owners to file claims against local governments if the individual believes policies that ban people from sleeping outside and require law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities were …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 2:16 PM |
AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Federated Mutual
AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “aa” (Superior) from “aa-” (Superior) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) of Federated Mutual Insurance Company and its pooled subsidiaries, Federated Service Insurance Company, …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 2:15 PM |
Vehicle Hits Revelers During Lao New Year Celebration in Rural Louisiana
Several people were injured when a vehicle struck revelers at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year on Saturday in rural Louisiana, authorities said. The driver was quickly arrested and charged with impaired driving, police said. Video shared on social …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 2:08 PM |
California Wildfire Almost Fully Contained as Evacuation Orders Lifted
A Southern California wildfire that prompted evacuation orders is now nearly fully contained, according to fire officials. The Springs Fire in Riverside County grew to roughly 4,176 acres, but is now 95% contained. The fire had been just 25% contained …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 2:06 PM |
Oklahoma Junior College Sued Over Death of Basketball Player
Lawyers for the family of an Oklahoma junior college basketball player who died after suffering a head injury during a game said Thursday the student had been struck by another player’s elbow and accused the team of not providing proper …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 2:04 PM |
EPA, HHS to Monitor Drinking Water for Microplastics and Pharmaceuticals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Health and Human Services announced that they will monitor the impact of microplastics and pharmaceuticals on drinking water, the first step toward assessing their health risks and shaping new policies. The joint …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 1:47 PM |
Old Republic Opens New Company for Specialty Property
Old Republic International Corporation said it is forming a new operating company, Old Republic Property, Inc., to underwrite specialized property insurance products through a national retail broker distribution network. The company will be led by Patrick Hagerty as president. Hagerty …
POSTED APRIL 06, 2026 12:56 PM |
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