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

Toyota to Recall 42K Vehicles Over Power Brake Assist, Mazda Recalls 77K MX-5 Sports Vehicles

Toyota Motor Corp is recalling over 42,000 U.S. vehicles over loss of power brake assist that can extend the distance required to stop, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. The recall affects certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid …

Aspen’s Orseck Explains the Growing Impact of PFAS [Video]

As research has evolved on the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), correlations are being made to medical conditions within people exposed—and that’s about everyone to some degree. “We’re ingesting this stuff for years and years, to the point …

Visa Sets Aside $1.5 Billion in a Litigation Escrow Account

Visa Inc. said it allocated $1.5 billion to cover litigation costs. The global payments firm authorized the deposit of the money into a litigation escrow account that’s used for covered litigation, it said in a filing Thursday, without specifying any …

GAO Study IDs Critical Risks in Aging U.S. Air Traffic Control Systems

A Government Accountability Office risk assessment to evaluate the viability of Federal Aviation Administration operated air traffic control systems following a shutdown of the national airspace in 2023 shows 37% of the systems are unsustainable. The GAO assessment out this …

Newsmax Settles Smartmatic Defamation Suit Over 2020 False Election Claims

Newsmax Media said on Thursday it had reached a confidential settlement of allegations that the conservative outlet damaged Smartmatic by broadcasting false claims that the voting machine company helped steal the 2020 U.S. presidential election from Donald Trump. The agreement …

DOAN Group Launches New Franchise Serving Tampa, Florida

The Doan Group, a provider of auto and property appraisal and adjusting services, added a new insurance claim appraisal franchise serving the Tampa, Florida, area. Husband and wife team Ralph and Paola Rivera will own and operate the new franchise …

India’s Star Health Sues Telegram After Hacker Uses App’s Chatbots to Leak Data

Top Indian insurer Star Health has sued Telegram and a self-styled hacker after Reuters reported that the hacker was using chatbots on the messaging app to leak personal data and medical reports of policy holders. The lawsuit comes amid growing …

AI Being Used to Scam Small Business Owners, Says Nationwide Survey

Just when employees have learned to ignore scammy texts and emails from the boss, along comes the next generation of impersonation using artificial intelligence. Cybercriminals increasingly use generative AI, including voice calls and video, to scam businesses. And small businesses …

American Eagle Outfitters Sues Amazon for Infringing ‘Aerie’ Trademarks

American Eagle Outfitters sued Amazon.com, accusing it of intentionally infringing the clothing and accessories retailer’s “Aerie” and “Offline by Aerie” trademarks by directing customers to knock-off merchandise. In a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, American Eagle said it rejected …

Jury Awards Teen Pop Group OMG Girlz $71.5M in Battle With Toy Maker Over “L.O.L.” Dolls

Toy maker MGA Entertainment must pay $71.5 million in damages for infringing on the name and likeliness of teen pop group OMG Girlz with one of its popular lines of dolls, a federal jury has decided. Monday’s verdict hands a …