Posts by Y@DminG
Two Las Vegas Casinos Fell Victim to Cyberattacks
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A persistent error message greeted Dulce Martinez on Monday as she tried to access her casino rewards account to book accommodations for an upcoming business trip. That`s odd, she thought, then toggled over to Facebook to … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCalif. Lawsuit Says Oil Giants Deceived Public on Climate, Seeks Funds for Storm Damage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The state of California filed a lawsuit against some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, claiming they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels now faulted for climate change-related storms and wildfires … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreThe Cost of Damage from the Record Floods in Greece Estimated to Be in the Billions
ZAGORA, Greece (AP) — The apples were almost ripe for harvesting when the worst storms in more than a century struck Greece`s breadbasket in Thessaly. Now, farmers on the forested slopes of Mount Pilion, which overlooks the plain of Thessaly, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNorfolk Southern CEO Promises to Keep Improving Safety Based on Consultant’s Report
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern`s CEO pledged to continue working to improve safety after consultant the railroad hired following the fiery Ohio derailment recommended making sure that safety is truly a priority at all levels and continuing many efforts … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAtlantic Storm Lee Delivers High Winds and Rain Before Forecasters Call Off All Warnings
BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Atlantic storm Lee — which made landfall at near- hurricane strength, bringing destructive winds and torrential rains to New England and Maritime Canada — kept weakening Sunday after officials withdrew warnings and predicted the storm … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNevada Businesses Brace for Ban on ‘Eroding Limits’ Liability Policies
A new Nevada law that takes effect Oct. 1 prohibits liability insurance policies with “eroding limits,” potentially increasing the cost of premiums and reducing availability, insurance experts say. Such policies, also called “wasting,” “burning” or “defense within the limits” policies, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCalifornia Regulators Propose Higher Rates for PG&E Customers to Reduce Wildfire Risk
The commission on Wednesday could not say what the increase would be for the average residential customer. But it is likely to be far less than what PG&E had initially requested — the company had asked for rate increases large … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSydney Blanketed by Smoke for a 4th Day Due to Hazard Reduction Burning
SYDNEY (AP) — Sydney was blanketed under thick wood smoke for a fourth consecutive day on Thursday due to hazard reduction burns in preparation for the wildfire season. Australia’s most populous city after Melbourne has recorded some of the world’s … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreLibyan City Buries Thousands in Mass Graves After Flood, Death Toll May Triple
DERNA, Libya (AP) — The Libyan city of Derna has buried thousands of people in mass graves, officials said Thursday, as search teams scoured ruins left by devastating floods and the city’s mayor said the death toll could triple. The … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFirefighters Fear Toxic Chemicals in Gear Contributing to Rising Cancer Cases
BOSTON (AP) — Boston firefighter Daniel Ranahan had heard about colleagues getting cancer but he was stunned when doctors discovered a large tumor in his chest. He was only 30 and had been in the Boston Fire Department less than … Source: Claims Journal
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