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Oklahoma Court: Marijuana Question Won’t Make November Ballot
A proposed state question on whether to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Oklahoma won’t appear on the November ballot, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, dealing a blow to Democrats who hoped the question would energize liberal voters. …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 3:49 PM |
Chicago to Pay $15 Million Over Woman’s Death in Police Chase Crash
The Chicago City Council approved a settlement on Wednesday that will pay $15 million to the family of a woman who was killed when a police cruiser ran a red light and slammed into her SUV after officers allegedly ignored …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 3:33 PM |
Michigan Property Owners, 3M Settle PFAS Case for $54 Million
A judge has given tentative approval to a $54 million settlement involving 3M Co., a shoe manufacturer and property owners in western Michigan who said their land and wells were contaminated by toxic “forever chemicals.” The deal involves approximately 1,700 …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 3:31 PM |
Stoplight Shooting Not Covered by Uninsured Motorist Policy, Carolina High Court Says
A fatal shooting by a disturbed driver is not covered by the victim’s uninsured motorist policy, the South Carolina Supreme Court decided this week in an opinion that shows how court rulings on the issue have evolved over the last …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 3:15 PM |
Markets/Coverages: Marsh Clients Can Pay Fees With Carbon Credits; Cowbell Debuts Adaptive Cyber, Launches Cowbell Specialty
Marsh announced that U.S. clients now have the option to pay their Marsh service fees in voluntary carbon offset credits and renewable energy certificates (RECs). The move – believed to be a first-of-its-kind in the financial services industry – is …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 2:42 PM |
Oregon Hospital Issued Workplace Safety Fines
The Oregon State Hospital is facing a $54,000 fine for failing to investigate workplace injuries. The citation, brought by the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, alleges that from January 2021 to June 2022 the hospital didn’t investigate every time …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 2:15 PM |
Big ‘I’ and Reagan Consulting Release 2022 Best Practices Study Results
As the independent agency channel moves past the coronavirus pandemic and into uncertain economic headwinds, Best Practices agencies achieved record highs in organic growth and profitability, according to the 2022 Best Practices Study by the Big “I” and Reagan Consulting. …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 2:01 PM |
Pennsylvania Recovers $1.7M for Buyers of Car Repair Coverage Service Contracts
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro said his office has secured a court order for more than $1.7 million in restitution against a car service coverage firm he said denied claims for services and refused to refund payments. The AG has …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 1:46 PM |
Federal Appeals Court Upends $6M Lead Paint Verdict From 2019
A federal appeals court has cleared one paint manufacturer and ordered a retrial for two others in a case in which a jury in 2019 awarded $6 million to three men whose brain damage was blamed on their years of …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 1:33 PM |
New Jersey Liquor Board Readies Permits for Home Delivery of Alcoholic Drinks
New Jersey recently announced a permitting process that allows third-party delivery services like DoorDash, Instacart, and Amazon Flex to deliver alcoholic beverages – including cocktails “to go” – from restaurants, bars, and liquor stores to customers’ doorsteps. The permit, authorized …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 1:27 PM |
Fox News
Tropical Storm Ian to explode into Category 4 hurricane before hitting Florida, forecasters say
Tropical Storm Ian is expected to grow into a category four hurricane before striking Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Biden have already declared emergencies.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 1:10 PM |
Feeding America teams up with others to help the hungry, preserve their 'dignity' and change policy
On Sept. 23, 2022, Fox News Digital was on hand as Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, shared thoughts on Hunger Action Day about the need among Americans who are food-insecure.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 1:07 PM |
Fiona strikes Canada with hurricane-force winds; Tropical Storm Ian gains strength in Caribbean
Canadian troops are helping citizens recover after storm Fiona's hurricane-strength winds ripped roofs off homes and swept houses into the sea on Saturday.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 12:41 PM |
Step inside Alveda King's house for a seasonal celebration chock full of food, family and friendship
Fox Nation's "Alveda King's House" rings in fall with a special episode where King serves up shepherd's pie and peach crisp while sharing hints of wisdom and warmth.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 12:39 PM |
California deputy hospitalized after man armed with knife hits him with vehicle
Man reportedly struck a deputy with a vehicle, pinning the officer between the car and the one the deputy was searching. The man then allegedly went towards the deputy with a knife.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 12:35 PM |
Alec Baldwin, Hilaria Baldwin welcome 7th child together: 'Our tiny dream come true'
Alec Baldwin, 64, and his wife Hilaria Baldwin, 38 welcomed their seventh child together. The baby girl, Ilaria Catalina Irena, was born on September 22, 2022 and joins the couple's six other children.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 12:02 PM |
As World Vision's president and CEO, I've seen what happens when people of faith face hardship
As president and CEO of World Vision I recently visited a remote part of Kenya. What I experienced taught me three valuable lessons about family, community and faith.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 12:00 PM |
Kevin McCarthy on 'Commitment to America' plan: GOP will hold government accountable 'like you haven't seen'
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy provided a detailed explanation of House Republicans' "Commitment to America" plan Sunday on "Life, Liberty & Levin."
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 12:00 PM |
Political experts weigh impact of 'messaging' and party priorities ahead of midterm elections
Political experts provide their takes on "messaging" from Democrats and Republicans about the upcoming midterm election and solving issues Americans face.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 12:00 PM |
Meghan Markle's worst nightmare isn't King Charles, it's the Prince of Wales: royal expert
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reunited with the royal family for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. But royal expert Neil Sean says the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's future with the royal family remains uncertain.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 12:00 PM |
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