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Hemp Industry Sues Texas Over THC Ban, Claiming State Monopoly
Several members of the hemp industry are filing an additional lawsuit against the state of Texas alleging the ban on nearly all hemp-derived THC products has led to massive job loss and has created a monopoly for the state’s medical …
POSTED AUGUST 21, 2026 4:24 PM |
Storm-Battered Hawaii Faces Torrential Rain, Mudslide Threat
Hawaii’s Big Island is preparing for another round of flooding rain, roughly a week after Storm Lala washed out roads and damaged parts of the electrical grid. Another five to 10 inches of rain are expected through the weekend, with …
POSTED AUGUST 21, 2026 4:20 PM |
People Moves: Alliant Adds George to Employee Benefits Group in Arkansas
Alliant Insurance Services has hired Rick George as First Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, George will work with employers nationwide to develop employee benefits strategies that improve the employee experience, strengthen workplace culture, and …
POSTED AUGUST 21, 2026 4:18 PM |
Tesla Recalls 3 Million EVs in China Over Door Handle Safety
Tesla Inc. and at least eight other carmakers are recalling millions of cars in China over safety concerns with their door handles, a major step to address flaws that have led to vehicle entrapment and multiple fatalities. More than 4 …
POSTED AUGUST 21, 2026 3:58 PM |
Apollo Global Reveals Data Breach After Hackers Target Financial Firms
Asset manager Apollo Global Management suffered a data breach last month in which hackers stole some personal information, according to a letter on Friday. The New York-based firm was among dozens of prominent U.S. financial institutions and other businesses that …
POSTED AUGUST 21, 2026 3:23 PM |
Georgia Man Charged With Burglarizing Greg Biffle’s Home After Plane Crash
A Georgia man burglarized former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s home after learning Biffle and his family died in a plane crash, a North Carolina sheriff said Tuesday. Terrell Williams, 44, has been charged with second-degree burglary, safe cracking, money laundering …
POSTED AUGUST 21, 2026 2:45 PM |
Dutch Regulator Fines Uber $966M for Automating Driver Suspensions
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has decided to fine Uber €825 million ($966 million) under European data protection rules for deactivating driver accounts through automated systems without adequately informing them, according to an August 17 decision reviewed by Reuters. …
POSTED AUGUST 21, 2026 2:11 PM |
Multistate Salmonella Infections Climb to 431, CDC Says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeno peppers has infected 431 people across 32 states, up from 345 cases in 27 states reported earlier this month. U.S. health authorities are currently investigating …
POSTED AUGUST 21, 2026 1:50 PM |
Orion180 Files for IPO, Eyeing Home and Flood Insurance Market
Orion180 Insurance Group Inc. filed for a US initial public offering, as the company looks to carve out a bigger share of the fast-growing specialty homeowners and flood insurance market. The Melbourne, Florida-based insurer had net income of $13.5 million …
POSTED AUGUST 21, 2026 1:44 PM |
Teen Drops Lawsuit Against Meta, Google and Snap Ahead of Trial
A teen girl whose lawsuit was a test case in litigation accusing social media companies of deliberately addicting young people and fueling a mental health crisis dropped her claims against the owners of Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat on Thursday, …
POSTED AUGUST 21, 2026 12:41 PM |
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