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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 …
POSTED JUNE 25, 2026 5:13 AM |
SPAC Deals Seen as Key Path to Public Market in Data Center Boom
The rebound in blank-check companies is proving to be a useful route to public markets for companies involved in the artificial intelligence-data center build-out, said Betsy Cohen, a veteran of dealmaking in special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC). The Cohen Circle …
POSTED JUNE 25, 2026 5:08 AM |
North Carolina Becomes First State to Pass Outright Ban on Litigation Financing
National insurance groups are hailing the signing of a new law in North Carolina, one that makes the state the first to place an outright ban on third-party funding of lawsuits. House Bill 315, signed by Gov. Josh Stein this …
POSTED JUNE 25, 2026 5:01 AM |
‘Ghost Broker’ Who Procured 1,120 Policies Through Fraud Arrested
A 14-month-long “ghost broker” investigation has concluded with the arrest of a man accused of procuring more than 1,120 auto insurance policies using fraudulent data and social media apps. The Utah Insurance Department announced the arrest of Carlos David Garcia …
POSTED JUNE 25, 2026 5:00 AM |
NYC Hires Pinnacle Actuaries, Seeks Private Partners for City-Backed Insurance Program
New York City has taken the next steps toward realizing its vision of a city-backed insurance program for affordable housing providers. The city has selected Pinnacle Actuarial Resources to provide actuarial analysis and technical support. Also, the city has issued …
POSTED JUNE 25, 2026 5:00 AM |
Digital Insurer Honeycomb Insurance Expands into Nevada
Digital insurer Honeycomb Insurance is expanding into Nevada roughly one month after receiving a $40 million funding round. The company’s recent launches include operations in Kansas and Missouri. Honeycomb’s digital platform is designed to enable agents to quote and bind …
POSTED JUNE 25, 2026 5:00 AM |
People Moves: HDI Global Names New Leadership
As part of its new group strategy Xcelerate29, corporate & specialty insurer HDI Global (HDI) will implement a new organizational setup and leadership changes in its U.S. business. HDI Global U.S. named Shadi Albert as the new CEO as of …
POSTED JUNE 25, 2026 4:48 AM |
Super El Niño Risk Tally: Wildfires, A ‘Mini-Dust Bowl,’ Flooding
What’s being referred to as a super El Niño is now looking more than likely, and it brings with it increased wildfire risk in the West, drought and a possible “mini-Dust Bowl” in parts of the Great Plains, the potential …
POSTED JUNE 24, 2026 9:34 PM |
Millions of Honeybees Escape After Texas Semitrailer Crash
Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said. Emergency officials in Orange County, Texas, shut down roads in the area Sunday morning and warned residents to stay in …
POSTED JUNE 24, 2026 4:11 PM |
People Moves: MJ Companies Adds McColm as Assoc. Director of Benefits Compliance
The MJ Companies announced the addition of an accomplished benefits compliance professional to its team. Rebecca McColm is joining as associate director of benefits compliance, based in the firm’s Indiana office. She will provide compliance support to MJ clients across …
POSTED JUNE 24, 2026 4:02 PM |
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