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Google’s YouTube Settles Case Over Social Media Harm to Children
Google’s YouTube has settled a lawsuit brought by a minor who claimed the platform damaged his mental health, his lawyers said Tuesday, ahead of a second California trial over social media’s role in the youth mental health crisis. The terms … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreShip Insurers Set for Major Claims From Iran War, Allianz Says
The insurer didn’t give a value of the potential hit, though it estimated that vessels and cargo with a combined value of $125 billion were trapped in the Persian Gulf. Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreClimate Stress Reshaping US Roofs, New Study Shows
Heat, humidity and extreme rainfall are shortening roof lifespans across the U.S., a new analysis shows. Nearmap, a property intelligence provider, issued a report showing that chronic climate stress is accelerating roof deterioration across the nation The report, How climate … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSupreme Court Ends Suit Alleging Cisco Helped China Pursue Falun Gong
The U.S. Supreme Court further limited the reach of a federal law used to hold corporations liable for human rights abuses committed abroad, as it issued a ruling on Tuesday ending a lawsuit by members of the Falun Gong movement … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUK Tribunal Gives Go Ahead For $4B Lawsuit Against Apple Over iCloud Services
Britain’s competition tribunal has approved a £3 billion ($4 billion) lawsuit against Apple over its iCloud storage service, consumer group Which? said on Tuesday, clearing the way for tens of millions of consumers to join a collective action. The Competition … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreDriving an EV in These US States Saves the Most Money
Nearly $1,500 a year. That’s roughly the fuel savings at the moment between a current gas car and the typical electric vehicle charged at a US home. Across the country, that number is fully tilted in favor of driving electric, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFirefighters in Europe Warn They’re Ill-Prepared for a Bad Wildfire Season
Europe is facing another summer of intense wildfires, but firefighters who will be on the frontline warn that they’re entering the season under-funded, under-equipped and under-staffed. The continent experienced its worst season for wildfires on record last year, with blazes … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreEU to Escalate Meta Probe Into Addictive Design That Hooks Kids
The EU is set to ramp up an investigation into Meta that alleges its products are addictive to children, as the bloc increases regulatory pressure on the social media giant. Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreZurich Sees Data Center Boom Spurring Insurance Securitization
The level of investment into data centers globally may soon make it necessary for insurers involved to begin selling securitization products to spread the risk among a broader pool of investors, according to Zurich Insurance Group AG. “I do anticipate … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreDeadly Tesla Crash Spurs Investigation by US Auto Safety Agency
A fatal collision involving a Tesla Inc. sedan is under federal investigation after an electric vehicle slammed into a home in Texas, killing a woman inside. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it has opened a … Source: Claims Journal
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