Posts by Y@DminG
Storms Batter Aging Power Grid as Climate Disasters Spread
Power outages from severe weather have doubled over the past two decades across the U.S., as a warming climate stirs more destructive storms that cripple broad segments of the nation’s aging electrical grid, according to an Associated Press analysis of … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreResidents Clear Trees, Assess Damage from Southern Storms
PEMBROKE, Ga. (AP) — Southerners were clearing trees from roads and buildings as weather forecasters planned to survey damage from several possible tornadoes in Georgia and South Carolina, but said that effort could be interrupted by the potential for more … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreEPA Rule Would Finally Ban Asbestos, Carcinogen Still in Use
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed a rule to finally ban asbestos, a carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products and kills thousands of Americans every year. The proposal … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreJudge Dismisses Charges for Duck Boat Tragedy
GALENA, Mo. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday dismissed criminal charges against three men prosecuted after a tourist boat sank and killed 17 people during a 2018 Missouri storm. The boat was swamped by waves caused by strong winds shortly … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCCC: ADAS Calibration Crucial, but What Should it Cost?
The growing number of vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems may be creating opportunities for mischief by collision repair shops. A new report by CCC Intelligent Solutions found that the line-item charge for calibrating ADAS devices at a car … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFake Financial Documents are Just a Click Away
For anyone who wants a phony pay stub or doctored tax return, an easy source is just a click away. A website called banknovelties.com claims it can provide “fake bank statements” as well as “fake pay stubs,” “fake utility bills” … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreResidents Evacuated from Florida Apartments Deemed Unsafe
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Residents of a five-story apartment building in North Miami Beach have been ordered to evacuate after officials deemed the building “structurally unsound” during its 50-year recertification process, officials said. The residents were ordered out … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreMcDonald’s Workers Reach Settlement Deal Over Harassment
Former McDonald’s workers who alleged rampant sexual harassment at their Michigan restaurant have reached a $1.5 million settlement agreement with the restaurant’s former owner. The American Civil Liberties Union’s Women’s Rights Project, which helped represent the employees, announced the settlement … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreThousands Lose Power in Spring Pacific Northwest Wind Storm
SEATTLE (AP) — Nearly 30,000 customers lost power during a storm bringing high winds and rain including some thunderstorms to areas of the Pacific Northwest Monday. Puget Sound Energy reported more than 260 outages Monday affecting over 21,000 customers in … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNHTSA Reviews LG Energy Solution Batteries to Ensure Adequate Recalls
WASHINGTON/SEOUL –– The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Tuesday said it is opening a review to ensure all defective batteries produced by LG Energy Solution have been recalled by automakers. The auto safety agency noted Mercedes-Benz MBGn.DE, … Source: Claims Journal
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