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NHTSA Warns Carmakers on ‘Safest’ Label After Tesla Boast

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is taking exception to Tesla Inc.’s characterization of the agency’s safety ratings. On Sunday, Tesla Inc. released a lengthy blog post saying that it engineered the Model 3 to “be the safest car ever …

Voters Will Consider Recreational, Medical Marijuana Initiatives

Nine states have legalized marijuana for so-called recreational use since 2012, including eight at the ballot box. Thirty-one states have authorized the drug for medical purposes. Four states have marijuana ballot questions this fall. Here’s a look at them: MICHIGAN …

New Law Requires Audit of Failed FEMA Hurricane Contracts

A new law requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency to investigate how it came to award Hurricane Maria relief contracts to a company with an unproven record. The Associated Press reported last year that the newly-formed contractor, Florida-based Bronze Star, …

Study Examines Moral, Ethical Considerations in Autonomous Car Decisions

A crash by one of Uber Technologies, Inc.’s self-driving cars earlier this year resulted in the first pedestrian death associated with self-driving technology. The incident highlighted the challenges technology companies are facing in developing software that can adequately detect and …

New Law Protects Medical Professionals Who Travel with Sports Teams

President Donald Trump has signed legislation that will protect sports medicine professionals who travel with sports teams by ensuring that their license and liability insurance remains in effect even when they cross state lines. The Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act …

The Case of Not All B’s are Alike

Long before the popularity of the immense pipe organs commonly found in churches from the 16th century on, an Alexandrian engineer invented the first keyboard instrument in 3rd Century BC called the Hydraulis. The progeny of all modern keyboard instruments …

People News: Westfield, Zurich, Willis Towers Watson

Westfield Invests in Small Business, Names Robyn Hahn President, Small Business Bridging expertise from senior leadership roles at national and international insurance carriers with time as an independent insurance agent and small business owner, Robyn Hahn is assuming the role …

Contractors Prey on Hurricane, Wildfire Victims After Disasters

The news that Florida’s Disaster Fraud Action Strike Team (DFAST) has been activated in response to Hurricane Michael is a reminder that after a devastating hurricane or wildfire, homeowners may be victimized a second time – by unscrupulous contractors. Recent …

Tesla Autopilot Crash Stats Far Better Than Humans’

When it’s machine versus man, it’s more likely you’ll be exchanging insurance information with man, according to data released by the electric-car maker Tesla. In the first quarterly report on the safety of its autonomous vehicles, Tesla said it recorded …

Business News: KittyHawk, MunichRe/eDriving, ISO

Kittyhawk Secures Funding From Travelers Kittyhawk, an enterprise drone operations software firm, announced a strategic investment from The Travelers Companies, Inc. The investment will help the company bring unified drone operations to new markets. Kittyhawk has supported the growth of …

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