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Fire Safety Inspections Lapsed for Years at Swiss Bar Where 40 Died in New Year’s Blaze
Fire safety inspections hadn’t been carried out since 2019 at the Swiss bar where a fire at a New Year’s party left 40 people dead and over 100 injured, local authorities said Tuesday. Investigators have said they believe sparkling candles …
POSTED JANUARY 09, 2026 6:05 AM |
People Moves: Patriot Growth Appoints Rogers: Alliant Adds Lowe
Patriot Growth Insurance Services, headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, appointed Tom Rogers as chief sales officer. Rogers leads Patriot’s sales strategy and new-business growth initiatives, focusing on producer performance, sales infrastructure, and long-term, sustainable growth across the organization. Rogers has …
POSTED JANUARY 09, 2026 6:00 AM |
Less Than A Dozen Homes Have Been Rebuilt A Year After LA Wildfires
On the first anniversary of the most destructive wildfires in the L.A. area, the scant home construction projects stand out among the still mostly flattened landscapes. Fewer than a dozen homes have been rebuilt in Los Angeles County since the …
POSTED JANUARY 09, 2026 6:00 AM |
Andover Companies Completes Reorganization
The Andover Companies has completed its reorganization into a mutual holding company structure, effective January 1, 2026. The plan of reorganization was recently approved by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance and the policyholders of Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Co. and …
POSTED JANUARY 09, 2026 6:00 AM |
Union Warned of Mass Resignations With Return-to-Office. They Haven’t Happened.
When Vermont Gov. Phil Scott announced that state workers would need to return to offices at least three days per week starting Dec. 1, the state employees’ union warned the initiative could cause a mass exodus of top staff. So …
POSTED JANUARY 09, 2026 6:00 AM |
Trump Prosecutor Targeting NY’s Letitia James Is Disqualified
Another Trump administration effort to punish a political opponent is in legal limbo after a federal judge disqualified the US attorney in Albany, New York, investigating state Attorney General Letitia James. John Sarcone, the acting US attorney for the Northern …
POSTED JANUARY 09, 2026 6:00 AM |
‘Call Your Mother’ Bagel Shop Settles With ‘Call Your Bubbi’
The District of Columbia-based bagel chain Call Your Mother Corp. has settled its trademark infringement complaint against a New Jersey bagel shop called Bubbi Bagels for using “Call Your Bubbi” in its marketing. Call Your Mother alleged that the use …
POSTED JANUARY 09, 2026 6:00 AM |
Procter & Gamble Tweaks Crest Toothpaste Packaging to Address Texas AG’s Fluoride Concerns
Procter & Gamble has begun rolling out new packaging and marketing for Crest children’s toothpaste under an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, after he expressed concern that encouraging excessive fluoride use could harm children. Paxton said Procter & …
POSTED JANUARY 09, 2026 6:00 AM |
People Moves: Moore Named General Counsel at Aspire
Aspire General Insurance Services named April Moore general counsel. Moore is a legal and insurance leader with two decades of experience, previously serving as general counsel of USA Underwriters Insurance Company. She previously served at Nationwide, The Auto Club Group …
POSTED JANUARY 09, 2026 6:00 AM |
Minneapolis Cancels School as Killing Fuels Anti-ICE Protests
The investigation into the killing of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this week is being complicated by clashes between federal and local officials, with the FBI taking control over the objections of Governor Tim Walz. State …
POSTED JANUARY 08, 2026 8:14 PM |
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