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Battery power is set to gradually replace diesel-fueled generators on many U.K. train routes as the rail industry seeks to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce toxic pollutants. Some locomotive manufacturers are reportedly trialling lithium-ion batteries, but there are concerns …
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LL Bean, the clothing and outdoor gear company, agreed to stop selling a line of casual shoes to settle a lawsuit in which Skechers USA accused it of copying a design for its own shoes, which have sold in the …
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New York state will fine fossil fuel companies a total of $75 billion over the next 25 years to pay for damage caused to the climate under a bill Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law on Thursday. The law is …
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Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said it was able to stop the onslaught and restore its systems hours later. There was no impact on …
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Last December, a farmer was burning dry grapevines in his vineyard in Deir Mar Moussa, a hill town a dozen miles east of Beirut known for its 18th century monastery and stands of pine forest. Usually this would be dangerous, …
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InterCoastal Public Adjusters named Patrick Lands regional director of the Carolinas. Lands oversees all claims in North and South Carolina. Lands, who previously held the title of public adjuster, joined InterCoastal Public Adjusters in 2019. He served as a police …
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Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to complete their college careers in the Alamo Bowl rather than sit out and prepare for …
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Lyft Inc. accused the city of San Francisco in a lawsuit of overcharging it $100 million for taxes over five years by unfairly characterizing the compensation earned by drivers who use its app as company revenue. The company said its …
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Stellantis unit FCA US agreed to pay $4.2 million to resolve a California investigation into excess emissions, the state said on Monday. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) said the vehicles covered by the settlement for violations of air quality …
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Over the last few years, we have seen a dramatic increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters, notably flood and wildfire loss events. The majority of research findings to date indicate that weather-related natural disasters are already being …
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