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Longtime Motel 6 Spokesman Tom Bodett Settles Lawsuit Against Chain
Tom Bodett, who for nearly four decades told travelers in radio and TV ads that at Motel 6 “we’ll leave the light on for you,” settled his lawsuit accusing the motel chain of using his name and voice without permission …
POSTED DECEMBER 30, 2025 6:42 AM |
Grand Jury Declines to Indict Man in Shooting That Killed Teen at Ky. State University
A grand jury has declined to indict the father of two Kentucky State University students who was charged with murder in an on-campus shooting that killed one student and critically injured another. In a social media post after the Tuesday …
POSTED DECEMBER 30, 2025 6:02 AM |
Stepbrother Suspect in Cruise Ship Death Says He Doesn’t Remember Anything
A 16-year-old boy being investigated in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship last month has no recollection about what happened, according to text message exchanges between his parents filed in a custody court case in Florida. …
POSTED DECEMBER 30, 2025 6:02 AM |
Board Calls for US Steel to Address Safety Issues as It Rebuilds Site of Fatal Explosion
The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has issued interim safety recommendations in connection with the agency’s ongoing investigation into the August 11, 2025, fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works facility in Pennsylvania. Although the CSB’s investigation …
POSTED DECEMBER 30, 2025 6:00 AM |
People Moves: Igarashi Joins Alliant’s Western Region Benefits Team
Jaycy Igarashi joined Alliant Insurance Services as senior vice president within its employee benefits group. Based in Irvine, Igarashi has more than a decade of experience, most recently serving as a partner in employee benefits at The Baldwin Group. He …
POSTED DECEMBER 30, 2025 6:00 AM |
Motel 6 Spokesman Tom Bodett Settles Lawsuit Against Chain
Tom Bodett, who for nearly four decades told travelers in radio and TV ads that at Motel 6 “we’ll leave the light on for you,” settled his lawsuit accusing the motel chain of using his name and voice without permission …
POSTED DECEMBER 30, 2025 6:00 AM |
California AG Puts out Price Gouging Alert Following Emergency Declaration
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert following the Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency declaration in response to powerful winter storms that struck over th weekend, with more rain and wind on tap. A series of atmospheric rivers brought …
POSTED DECEMBER 30, 2025 6:00 AM |
SiriusPoint’s IMG to Acquire Emergency Travel Services Firm Assist America
Global specialty insurer and reinsurer SiriusPoint Ltd. announced that its subsidiary International Medical Group (IMG) will acquire Assist America, a New Jersey-based provider of global emergency travel assistance services that generates $20 million in annual assistance revenues. Founded in 1990, …
POSTED DECEMBER 30, 2025 6:00 AM |
Howden US Tells Judge Brown & Brown Employees Fled Due to ‘Mistreatment’
In a Christmas court filing, Howden US filed its response to a request by rival Brown & Brown for a temporary restraining order, saying the recent exodus of Brown & Brown employees to Howden US was “caused entirely by Brown’s …
POSTED DECEMBER 30, 2025 5:45 AM |
CompSource Mutual Earns A Rating From AM Best
AM Best has affirmed CompSource Mutual Insurance Company’s Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) with a Stable outlook. AM Best is the preeminent insurance credit rating service. CompSource Mutual is Oklahoma’s premier workers’ compensation provider. These rating renewals reflect …
POSTED DECEMBER 29, 2025 5:25 PM |
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