Posts by Y@DminG

DaVita Inc. said it has been impacted by ransomware that had locked down parts of its network. The company, which specializes in providing kidney dialysis to patients at more than 700 hospitals in the US, said in a statement Monday … Source: Claims Journal

All sense of survivors’ guilt was fleeting for those residents whose homes remained standing after wildfires ripped through the Los Angeles area three months ago. Many worried that smoke from the Eaton wildfire that destroyed more than 9,000 structures and … Source: Claims Journal

The weather forecasting industry has made big leaps in accuracy but has struggled with hyper-local predictions. But the proliferation of AI weather models in recent years means small, commercial firms are now developing the ability to rapidly make specialized predictions, … Source: Claims Journal

A powerful storm system that stalled over states from Texas to Ohio for several days in early April 2025 wreaked havoc across the region, with deadly tornadoes, mudslides and flooding as rivers rose. More than a foot of rain fell … Source: Claims Journal

The administration of President Donald Trump aims to eliminate the arm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that oversees research on climate change, and refocus the U.S. fisheries service to support energy development, according to a draft White House … Source: Claims Journal

A New York jury last week awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse and other crimes over a span of 35 years, according to lawyers representing the plaintiffs. The … Source: Claims Journal

The U.S. Department of Labor reached an agreement with a Jamesport, Missouri roofing contractor after a federal investigation determined he violated federal laws, resulting in a teen worker’s fatal fall in March 2023. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration … Source: Claims Journal

The National Transportation Safety Board said it isn’t ruling anything out as it probes the deadly crash of a New York City tourist helicopter. Source: Claims Journal

Ransomware incidents continue to increase in frequency and severity, with attacks rising 20% in 2024 and VPNs seen as the biggest contributor, according to a new report by insurance security provider At-Bay. Mid-sized companies generating $25-100 million in revenue were … Source: Claims Journal

Almost two dozen firms have tried to strike deals with the US derivatives regulator to resolve low-stakes enforcement cases, according to an agency statement, after acting Chairman Caroline Pham made an unusual settlement offer last month. The U.S. Commodity Futures … Source: Claims Journal