Hacked Columbia University Data Includes Banking Numbers, GPAs
The financial information and academic performance of Columbia University students and alumni were stolen in a recent breach, according to a Bloomberg News review of some of the pilfered data. The data includes bank account and routing numbers, student loan …
Flood Relief, THC Regulation in Limbo After House Democrats Leave Texas
After dozens of Democratic Texas House members fled the state on Sunday to deny Republicans the quorum they need to pass new congressional maps aimed at securing more GOP seats, many other bills are now at risk of dying. State …
Forceful Arrest of Student Shows Benefits of Recording Police Actions
A video that captured the brutal arrest of a Black college student pulled from his car and beaten by officers in Florida has led to an investigation and calls for motorists to consider protecting themselves by placing a camera inside …
Third Child Dies a Week After Barge-Sailboat Crash in Miami
MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says a third child has died nearly a week after a barge struck and sank a boat during a sailing camp near Miami. All six people on the sailboat were pulled from the …
Florida Judge Blocks State Agency for Citizens Claims Disputes, But Insurer Appeals
A Florida judge temporarily halted Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. from sending claims disputes to a state arbitration agency, but a notice of appeal by Citizens automatically suspended the judge’s order. Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Melissa Polo said the homeowner’s …
Lemonade Posts Another Quarterly Loss but Car Growth Continues
Insurtech Lemonade reported a second quarter 2025 net loss of about $44 million compared with a loss of $57.2 million a year ago during the same time. Though still a loss, it was a 23% improvement from the prior year, …
California Wildfire Burns 72,460 Acres, Threatens Hundreds of Structures
A wildfire in California that covers two counties, and prompted evacuation orders and threatened hundreds of structures, has grown to 72,460 acres. The fire is threatening more than 870 structures, according to CalFire. At least three people have been injured …
People Moves: Berkley Re UK Names Ashley as President, Succeeding Himmer at Year-End; Aon Promotes Laing and Moore in Reinsurance Leadership Team
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Berkley Re UK and Aon. A summary of these new hires follows here. Berkley Re UK Names Ashley as President, Succeeding Himmer at Year-End W. R. Berkley Corp. announced the appointment …
Rotten Wood, Poor inspections Led to Deadly Maine Schooner Mast Collapse
Rotten wood and poor inspections appear to have played roles in the collapse of the mast of a historic Maine schooner in an accident that killed one person and injured several others, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a report …
Business Moves: Private Equity Firm J.C. Flowers Acquires Italian Insurance Broker Caleas; UIB International Sells Minority Stake in UIB Insurance Brokers (India)
Private Equity Firm J.C. Flowers Acquires Italian Insurance Broker Caleas J.C. Flowers & Co. (JCF), a private equity investment firm that focuses on financial services investments, announced that investment vehicles affiliated with JCF — JCF Funds — have acquired Caleas …
Four Gabriel House Residents Sue Over Assisted Living Facility’s Deadly Fire
Two lawsuits have been filed over the tragic fire at a Fall River, Massachusetts assisted living facility that took the lives of 10 residents and injured 30 others on July 13, making it the state’s deadliest residential fire in decades. …
Hong Kong Sets Rainfall Record as Deluge Disrupts Flights
Hong Kong set a rainfall record for August after violent storms lashed the city on Tuesday, leading to flight delays and commuter chaos. About 356 millimeters (14 inches) of precipitation was recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory’s headquarters through to …
Air Lease Profit, Revenue Rise on Insurance Payout and Aircraft Demand
Aircraft lessor Air Lease Corp. reported a rise in second-quarter profit and revenue on Monday, due to a $344 million insurance claim settlement plus robust aircraft rental demand. Aircraft lessors have benefited from strong lease rates as airlines rush to …
Trump Media CEO Nunes Loses Defamation Lawsuit Over Rachel Maddow Show
A federal judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit by Devin Nunes, the former California congressman and now chief executive of Trump Media and Technology Group, against NBCUniversal over a comment by Rachel Maddow about his dealings with a suspected Russian agent. …
US Weather Boss During ‘Sharpiegate’ Nears Return to NOAA
Days after floods killed at least 135 people in Texas Hill Country, weather scientist Neil Jacobs appeared before a Senate committee as the nominee to lead the US agency that oversees forecasting. He vowed to create a cutting-edge weather modeling …
Fla. Insurance Agent Charged With Premium Theft Now in Prison, Has Paid Restitution
A high-profile southwest Florida insurance agent who pleaded “no contest” to absconding with thousands of dollars in premiums has been sentenced to just over a year in prison. Reid J. McDaniel, 33, of North Fort Myers, was charged a year …
California Defense Contractor and Private Equity Firm to Pay $1.75M Over Cybersecurity
Two California companies agreed to pay $1.75 million for failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements in an Air Force contract. Defense contractor Aero Turbine Inc., in Stockton, California, and private equity company Gallant Capital Partners LLC, in Los Angeles, settled …
People Moves: Aon Promotes West CCO Yim to Northern California Market Leader
Aon named Shelley Yim Northern California market leader. Yim has more 15 years of experience at Aon, currently serving as chief client officer for the West Region. She previously held regional leadership roles and managed global risk management clients. Shelley …
Parrish Named CEO of Howden US, Is Sued by Former Employer Marsh
Mike Parrish has been named the chief executive officer of Howden U.S., a new U.S. retail broking business of Howden, and he will start in September subject to his “fulfillment of relevant contractual obligations.” Meanwhile, Parrish—previously the head of rival …
Beijing Faces More Torrential Rainfall Days After Deadly Floods
Beijing is getting drenched by another round of heavy rain, one week after torrential downpours across parts of the Chinese capital unleashed flooding that claimed at least 44 lives. The city’s meteorological service elevated its rainstorm warning signal to red …

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