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Iran Tried to Seize 2 Oil Tankers Near Strait of Hormuz, US Navy Says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday, opening fire on one of them, the U.S. Navy said. It said that in both cases, the Iranian naval … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreA Fireworks Explosion in Western Michigan Killed 1 Woman and Injured 9 Other People
PARK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Fireworks explosions in adjacent counties in western Michigan left at least one woman dead and nine others with injuries from critical to minor, authorities said. Both explosions happened Monday within about 30 minutes of each … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreRansomware Criminals are Dumping Kids` Private Files Online After School Hacks
The confidential documents stolen from schools and dumped online by ransomware gangs are raw, intimate and graphic. They describe student sexual assaults, psychiatric hospitalizations, abusive parents, truancy — even suicide attempts. “Please do something,” begged a student in one leaked … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreDivided Appellate Panel Upholds Total Loss Valuations Using CCC Software
An insurer that used CCC Intelligent Solutions software to determine the payout for a claimant’s vehicle did not violate a Florida law that sets forth only three methods that auto insurers may use to determine actual cash value, a divided … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSpringfield Residents Go Days Without Power After Derecho Winds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The fierce derecho that tore through Springfield late last week snapped massive utility poles and trees, causing widespread power outages that are expected to leave many homes in the dark for several more days, officials said … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreChicago Flooding is Stark Reminder of Vulnerability of Major Cities During Extreme Weather
Heavy rains that flooded Chicago neighborhoods, rendered freeways impassable and wreaked havoc on NASCAR street races downtown Sunday are serving as stark reminders of urban centers’ vulnerability during extreme weather events. After a historic deluge in April in Fort Lauderdale, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGrowing Wildfire Destroys Structures in Washington Near Columbia River Gorge
UNDERWOOD, Wash. (AP) — A weekend wildfire along the Columbia River in southwestern Washington continued growing on Monday to 546 acres (221 hectares), prompting evacuations and burning structures, according to authorities. Skamania County firefighters responded to reports of the wildfire … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreA Fireworks Explosion in Western Michigan Killed One Woman and Injured Nine
PARK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A fireworks explosion in western Michigan killed one woman left nine other people with injuries ranging from critical to minor, the Ottawa County Sheriff`s Department said. The explosion happened Monday, but a news release from … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTornado in Alberta Wrecks Homes but Causes no Serious Injuries
DIDSBURY, Alberta (AP) – A tornado that struck near a town in the Canadian province of Alberta wrecked homes and killed livestock, but caused no serious injuries, authorities said Sunday. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a warning at 1:50 … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFright over Crack on North Carolina Ride Serves as reminder of Risks at Amusement Parks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – A visible crack in the support beam of a North Carolina roller coaster served as a reminder of the risks that sometimes arise with amusement park rides, particularly as families and adrenaline junkies flock to the … Source: Claims Journal
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