Posts by Y@DminG

Maryland is suing the company that produces the waterproof material Gore-Tex often used for raincoats and other outdoor gear, alleging its leaders kept using “forever chemicals” long after learning about serious health risks associated with them. The complaint, which was … Source: Claims Journal

The U.S. Treasury Department was hacked by a Chinese state-sponsored actor through a third-party software service provider, according to a letter the agency sent to Congress. Treasury described the intrusion as a “major cybersecurity incident,” since it was attributed to … Source: Claims Journal

South Korean authorities are investigating airport infrastructure at the site of the country’s worst civil air accident as questions grow over the role played in the disaster by a concrete wall at the end of the runway. Transport officials said … Source: Claims Journal

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday that Ford Motor would recall 20,484 hybrid crossover SUVs over battery concerns. The recall includes certain Ford Escapeand luxury Lincoln Corsair vehicles from model years 2020 to 2024. “A manufacturing defect … Source: Claims Journal

The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer clears the way for a related civil lawsuit by relatives of the deceased woman and efforts to depose the actor under oath, attorneys for … Source: Claims Journal

Jerry and Sibrina Barrett never spent a day apart over 35 years. They worked long hours, never took vacations, and liked to relax with their son at home. They had no idea that a hurricane could reach them in the … Source: Claims Journal

Qurrata Ayuni, a 28-year-old survivor of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated her hometown two decades ago, has transformed her resilience into purpose. Defying Aceh’s male-dominated coffee culture, she runs a café that serves as a welcoming space for everyone, … Source: Claims Journal

As the U.S. working population ages, more workers are becoming eligible for Medicare every year. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), there are 67.7 million Medicare beneficiaries. In 2023, there were 2.6 million work-related injuries, according … Source: Claims Journal

Hackers have compromised several different companies’ Chrome browser extensions in a series of intrusions dating back to mid-December, according to one of the victims and experts who have examined the campaign. Among the victims was the California-based Cyberhaven, a data … Source: Claims Journal

It was all about the storms this year. They were the big news surrounding the insurance industry, with several named storms hitting in a severe and costly Atlantic hurricane season, and a few massive natural catastrophes abroad driving up losses … Source: Claims Journal