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Southern Poverty Law Center Seeks Dismissal of ‘Vindictive’ Indictment
A Justice Department indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center is part of a “top-down” campaign of retribution against President Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies and constitutes a vindictive prosecution that must be dismissed, lawyers for the nonprofit argued Tuesday …
POSTED JUNE 04, 2026 3:44 PM |
Deadly Screwworm Parasite Found in US Threatens Cattle Herd
A deadly cattle parasite was confirmed in the US for the first time in nearly a decade, posing the latest threat to a US herd already at its lowest level in 75 years. The US Department of Agriculture confirmed late …
POSTED JUNE 04, 2026 3:41 PM |
Travelers: Vendor Issues Over Half of Wedding Insurance Claims in 2025
Vendor-related issues continued to be the top cause of claims paid on wedding insurance policies, according to data out this week from Travelers. The Travelers Companies Inc. released its wedding insurance claims data for 2025. The data highlights the top …
POSTED JUNE 04, 2026 3:11 PM |
Supreme Court Says Quick Jury Trial Not Needed on FCC Fines
The US Supreme Court ruled that telecommunications companies can’t immediately demand a jury trial when hit with a Federal Communications Commission fine, while saying the carriers don’t have to pay penalties right away. Ruling 8-1 in a clash involving AT&T …
POSTED JUNE 04, 2026 3:08 PM |
Beware Business IT Consultant Who Secretly Installs Remote Access to Network
A Connecticut information technology consultant has pleaded guilty to fraud stemming from a computer intrusion scheme that cost a small business, according to federal prosecutors. Billie Conley, Jr., formerly of Shelton, pleaded guilty in federal court in New Haven to …
POSTED JUNE 04, 2026 1:33 PM |
Zurich Insurance Expands Data-Center Offering Beyond the US
Zurich Insurance Group Plc is widening its offering for data-center projects to Europe and South America as it seeks to profit from the global buildout of infrastructure linked to artificial intelligence. The Swiss firm will insure risks associated with the …
POSTED JUNE 04, 2026 1:03 PM |
Tesla Settles Some Worker Racism Claims as Bigger Trial Looms
Tesla Inc. reached an agreement to settle several workers’ claims alleging pervasive anti-Black racism at one of its California plants, while the company still faces a jury trial in a broader case brought by the state’s civil rights enforcement agency. …
POSTED JUNE 04, 2026 12:59 PM |
EU, US Committed to Complying With Trade Deal, Says US Trade Chief
Both the European Union and the United States are committed to complying with their trade agreement, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said June 3 after broad new tariff threats over forced labor rankled Washington’s trade partners. After the two sides …
POSTED JUNE 04, 2026 12:46 PM |
Meteor Caused Speculation Across New England But No Damage or Injuries
When the double boom rang out in New England over the weekend, shaking homes and sending pets fleeing, questions started flooding social media. “Did anyone else hear that boom?” “Anyone feel that?” NASA let people know over the weekend that …
POSTED JUNE 04, 2026 12:13 PM |
People Moves: HDI Global Names Hunt as CEO of UK & Ireland Business; Hamilton Global Specialty Taps Chubb’s Keaney to Lead New Private Clients Business
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the insurers HDI Global and Hamilton Global Specialty. A summary of these new hires follows here. HDI Global Names Hunt as CEO of UK & Ireland Business Corporate and specialty insurer …
POSTED JUNE 04, 2026 10:38 AM |
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