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Diageo’s Toxic Spill Hits a Pristine River in Scottish Whisky Country
The River Spey in northeastern Scotland is one of the world’s most pristine bodies of water. Stretching across 107 miles, it teems with salmon and trout, supporting communities built on tourism along its shores. Earlier this year, a toxic chemical …
POSTED OCTOBER 19, 2026 11:07 AM |
3M to Argue Australia’s $1.4B ‘Forever Chemicals’ Lawsuit Legally Flawed, Court Hears
US conglomerate 3M plans to argue a landmark case brought by Australia over contamination from the company’s use of PFAS “forever chemicals” in its firefighting foam is legally flawed, a court heard on Friday. The claim against the Minnesota-based chemicals …
POSTED OCTOBER 19, 2026 10:37 AM |
The Crypto Devices Built to Foil Hackers Came With Spies Inside
At a small cryptocurrency shop in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, a sheet of paper dated Oct. 10 is taped to shutters over the entrance: “Our physical stores are temporarily closed until further notice.” Malaysian retailer CryptoBilis, a reseller of …
POSTED OCTOBER 19, 2026 10:20 AM |
French Violence Raises Alert as Protests Flare Across Europe
The violence that rocked France this weekend as cost-of-living protests degenerated into looting and burning nationwide is raising alert levels across Europe, where elections will be held in at least half a dozen countries next year. While France has a …
POSTED OCTOBER 19, 2026 9:40 AM |
Report: Auto Insurance Total Loss Frequency Climbs, More Drivers Pay Repairs
The share of auto insurance claims flagged as total losses reached 23.5% in the first half of the year, up slightly from a year earlier, a new report shows. The 2026 Crash Course Mid-Year Update from CCC Intelligent Solutions shows …
POSTED OCTOBER 19, 2026 5:20 AM |
Appeals Court Blocks Class Actions Over Tesla’s Self-Driving Claims
A US appeals court threw out an order allowing Tesla customers in California to pursue class action claims accusing the electric vehicle maker of misleading them about the capabilities of its full self-driving technology. In its Oct. 16 ruling, a …
POSTED OCTOBER 19, 2026 5:03 AM |
California Hybrid Market Share Hits Record as EV Registrations Decline
Hybrid vehicles accounted for a record 22.8% of new vehicle registrations in California through the first nine months of the year, a new report shows. However, the Q3 2026 California Auto Outlook, published by Auto Outlook Inc. for the California …
POSTED OCTOBER 19, 2026 5:00 AM |
Compass Files Suit Over California Home Listing Service Rules
Compass Inc., the top U.S. broker for residential properties, sued California’s largest real estate listing service in the latest escalation of a broader legal fight over timely access to information about homes for sale. The federal court suit filed Friday …
POSTED OCTOBER 19, 2026 5:00 AM |
Two Contractors and a Restaurateur Arrested on Workers’ Compensation Violations
Three Connecticut business owners have been arrested on charges they violated the state workers’ compensation laws, according to the Chief State’s Attorney. The state attorney’s office said all three individuals were released on $10,000 non‑surety bonds and told to report …
POSTED OCTOBER 19, 2026 5:00 AM |
Massachusetts Adopts Stronger Nursing Home Regulations
The Massachusetts Public Health Council on Wednesday approved regulations designed to strengthen oversight of long-term care facilities and stop irresponsible nursing home owners from putting residents at risk. The new rules expand the Department of Public Health’s authority to review …
POSTED OCTOBER 19, 2026 5:00 AM |
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