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Patients of UCLA Doctor Shaken by Sex Abuse Conviction Overturn, What’s Next
Two years after a former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist was convicted of sex abuse and sentenced to 11 years in prison, an attorney working to prepare an appeal of the case stumbled across an astounding find for the …
POSTED FEBRUARY 05, 2026 2:46 PM |
UK Says Infant Formula Contamination Could Have Affected 36 Babies
British authorities investigating baby formula contamination said on Thursday there had been 36 likely cases of children developing symptoms consistent with poisoning from affected batches in the country. Nestle recalled some batches of its key infant nutrition products, including SMA, …
POSTED FEBRUARY 05, 2026 2:24 PM |
Two SE Commissioners Warn Insurers About Claims Denials, Policy Cancellations
Two Southeastern states’ insurance commissioners this week posted sternly worded bulletins, warning property insurers about improper policy cancellations and claims denials. Following severe winter storms that swept across the South early this week, Commissioner Carter Lawrence and Tennessee Attorney General …
POSTED FEBRUARY 05, 2026 2:23 PM |
Russian Captain Jailed Over Crew Member’s Death in US Tanker Crash
The captain of a container ship that crashed into a U.S. tanker off Britain’s east coast last year was jailed for six years on Thursday for causing the death of a crew member through gross negligence. Russian national Vladimir Motin, …
POSTED FEBRUARY 05, 2026 1:23 PM |
Against Judge’s Orders, New Hampshire Doubles Down to End Emissions Testing
On Wednesday, just over a week after a U.S. District Court judge ordered New Hampshire to take all necessary steps to continue its vehicle inspection program, the New Hampshire Executive Council voted to let the state’s emissions testing contract expire. …
POSTED FEBRUARY 05, 2026 1:12 PM |
Hackers Hit Sensitive Targets in 37 Nations in Vast Spying Plot
An Asian cyber-espionage group has spent the past year breaking into computer systems belonging to governments and critical infrastructure organizations in more than 37 countries, according to the cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks, Inc. The state-aligned attackers have infiltrated networks …
POSTED FEBRUARY 05, 2026 1:00 PM |
Tricolor Founder Can Tap Insurance for Fraud Defense, Judge Says
Tricolor Holdings founder Daniel Chu, who faces federal fraud charges related to the collapse of the subprime auto-loan firm, won court approval to use company insurance policies to pay for his defense costs, a judge ruled Wednesday. US Bankruptcy Judge …
POSTED FEBRUARY 05, 2026 12:57 PM |
Allstate Doubles Q4 Net Income While Auto Underwriting Income Triples
Allstate Corp. fourth quarter 2025 net income applicable to common shareholders was about $3.8 billion, double the $1.9 billion booked for the same quarter the prior year. Allstate’s Property-Liability business turned in a Q4 combined ratio 14 points better than …
POSTED FEBRUARY 05, 2026 12:27 PM |
Nike Facing Probe Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Workers
The U.S. agency that enforces laws banning workplace discrimination said in a court filing on Wednesday it is investigating Nike for allegedly discriminating against white people through its diversity policies. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said in the filing that …
POSTED FEBRUARY 05, 2026 11:55 AM |
Singapore Urges Global Cooperation to Tackle Shadow Fleet Ships
Singapore is urging for international cooperation to curb shadow fleet vessels operating just beyond its territorial waters, as scrutiny intensifies on ships used to evade sanctions. “Singapore fully implements United Nations Security Council resolutions and does not condone illegal or …
POSTED FEBRUARY 05, 2026 9:57 AM |
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