Monthly Archives: <span>September 2024</span>

NTSB Probe of Jeep Engine Fire Reports Could Affect 781K Vehicles

Stellantis NV said it’s cooperating with U.S. authorities investigating reports of Jeep engines catching fire, in a potential setback for the company that’s trying to reverse a drop in market share in North America. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration …

Storm Surge and Flooding Threaten as Francine Approaches U.S. Gulf Coast

Meteorologists say Francine could produce life-threatening storm surge and dangerous flash flooding across parts of coastal Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi as it approaches the Gulf Coast. AccuWeather meteorologists say the shallow continental shelf makes the Gulf coast “extremely vulnerable to …

Investors in $1 Billion Crypto ‘Skyscraper’ Scheme to Get Repaid in Settlement

Texas and four other states have reached a settlement with operators of an alleged $1 billion illegal cryptocurrency investment scheme highlighted by tokenized partial ownership of a skyscraper, according to the Texas State Securities Board. The regulators are hoping to …

Storm Forming in Gulf of Mexico Forecast to Hit U.S. as Hurricane

A tropical storm forming in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico is threatening to unleash powerful winds and heavy rain as it makes its way toward the US where it will likely hit Wednesday as a hurricane. The system already has …

Stellantis Recalling 1.46 Million Vehicles Worldwide

Chrysler parent Stellantis said Saturday it is recalling 1.46 million vehicles worldwide due to a software malfunction in the anti-lock brake system that can increase the risk of a crash. The recall includes nearly 1.23 million Ram 1500 trucks from …

Fast-Growing California Wildfire Threatening 35,000 Structures

A fast-growing wildfire in Southern California, has burned 27 square miles, forcing thousands to evacuate had is putting roughly 35,000 homes and buildings at risk. The Line fire near San Bernardino more than quadrupled in size over the weekend, prompting …

Former NFL Player’s $43.5 Million Score in Medical Malpractice Case Upheld

A Philadelphia appeals court has upheld the $43.5 million award to former Philadelphia Eagles’ special teams player and captain Chris Maragos in his medical malpractice claim alleging that failed treatment of a knee injury ended his National Football League (NFL) …

Claims From 4 Summer Weather Events in Canada Exceed Prior Year Total: IBC

Four natural catastrophes over four weeks during Canada’s summer season have resulted in about five times the amount of claims than the 20-year average, reported the Insurance Bureau of Canada. About 228,000 home, auto and business insurance claims have been …

U.K. Trader Loses Lawsuit Against Deutsche Bank Over Bonus Dispute

A former Deutsche Bank trader on lost her London lawsuit against the bank for just over 2.6 million pounds ($3.4 million) after she was not paid an individual bonus nearly a decade ago. Shikha Gupta worked until 2017 for Deutsche …

Former Volkswagen Boss Goes on Trial Over Diesel Cars Rigged to Cheat Emissions Tests

Former Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn went on trial last week on charges of fraud and market manipulation in connection with the corporate scandal over Volkswagen’s use of rigged software that let millions of cars cheat on emissions tests and …