By Laurence Darmiento, LOS ANGELES TIMES https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-10-22/california-insurers-given-ok-to-charge-homeowners-statewide-for-l-a-county-fire-costs Residential policyholders across California could be paying several hundred million dollars to help cover the costs of claims arising out of the January firestorms in Los Angeles County. Multiple insurers, including State Farm General, the largest in California, have received approval from the Department of Insurance t...| Consumer Watchdog
By Ethan Varian, MERCURY NEWS As catastrophic wildfires spur insurance companies to raise homeowner premiums and drop thousands of policyholders across California, the industry has blamed climate change for fueling the blazes. Yet even as insurers sound the alarm about a warming planet, they continue to invest billions of dollars in the oil and gas […] The post The Mercury News – As wildfires scorch California, should insurers divest from fossil fuels? appeared first on Consumer Watchdog.| Consumer Watchdog
By Curt Barry, INSIDE EPA https://insideepa.com/daily-news/newsom-signs-ej-opposed-bill-develop-co2-pipeline-regulations#:~:text=Gavin%20Newsom%20(D)%20has%20signed,Materials%20Safety%20Administration%20(PHMSA). California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has signed into law a bill requiring the State Fire Marshall (SFM) to adopt regulations for the transportation of carbon dioxide in pipelines, including safety standards that must be as protective as proposed requirements from the federal Pipeline and ...| Consumer Watchdog
Standards Investigation panellists can be called on by IPSO's Board to investigate serious editorial concerns The post IPSO appoints new Standards Investigation panellists appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
Polling for IPSO has shone new light on how the challenges facing local journalism concern MPs The post Polling finds more than three quarters of MPs concerned for local journalism appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
In honor of the 5th anniversary of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park, AHF is pleased to make its documentary film A Sense of Place available online. In 2006, the Los Alamos National Laboratory had just completed the restoration of the “V Site” (photo). Located in a secure area of the laboratory, the “V Site” […]| Nuclear Museum
Join us in celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park! The official signing ceremony with Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Secretary of Energy Ernie Moniz that established the new Park was held on November 10, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo courtesy of Oak Ridge Today). The Park has three […]| Nuclear Museum
The Atomic Heritage Foundation is pleased to announce the publication of two new “Ranger in Your Pocket” online interpretive programs on African Americans and the Manhattan Project and the environmental legacy of the nuclear site at Hanford, Washington. In viewing these programs, students, online audiences around the world, and visitors to the Manhattan Project National Historical […]| Nuclear Museum
With an agreement signed on June 28, 2019, the Atomic Heritage Foundation and the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (pictured) are forging a new partnership to preserve the history of the Manhattan Project and the Atomic Age. This significant agreement will ensure that the Atomic Heritage Foundation’s extensive collection of oral histories, interpretive […]| Nuclear Museum
“Nuclear medicine, nuclear energy, nuclear weapons. All of that goes back to Oak Ridge,” explains Denise Kiernan, bestselling author of The Girls of Atomic City. Oak Ridge, Tennessee has been a center for nuclear research since General Leslie Groves selected it as the Manhattan Project’s uranium enrichment site in 1942. Today, Oak Ridge is the […]| Nuclear Museum
By Doug Bailey, INSURANCE NEWS NET As wildfires continue to drive up homeowners’ insurance premiums and prompt policy cancellations in California, a new piece of legislation intended to help is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. Senate Bill 429 aims to shift the state’s wildfire risk measurement from proprietary models to a transparent, public catastrophe model, providing […]| Consumer Watchdog
A chance conversation between Antarctic Explorer Member Leonie Mercer and 21-year-old-Ngawai Clendon led to a life changing experience. The post A Chance Conversation That Sparked an Antarctic Journey appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
IPSO has published a review of its first ten years as the independent regulator for most of UK’s print, media and digital news industry. The post 10 years of regulated journalism: IPSO publishes its Annual Report 2024 appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
NEW YORK (AP) – Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report out this week. The total national average credit score dropped two points this year to 715, according to the report from credit scoring company […]| Providence Business News
The new agreement aims to advance fisheries science and vessel monitoring through shared data and collaborative research. The post Study finds global treaty curbing illegal fishing, yet gaps in domestic oversight remain appeared first on Global Fishing Watch.| Global Fishing Watch
In unfamiliar territory? IPSO’s pre-publication advice service can help. Journalists can contact us to discuss the Editors’ Code. Elena Richards Coldicutt explains The post IPSO’s pre-publication advice: confidential, non-binding support for editors and journalists appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
PROVIDENCE – AstroNova Inc. on Tuesday reported a $1.2 million loss in the high-technology electronics manufacturer’s fiscal 2025 second quarter, widening its loss from $311,000 a year ago. The company reported a loss of 16 cents per diluted share compared with the loss of 4 cents per diluted share a year prior Revenue AstroNova totaled […]| Providence Business News
The Trust has published its new Sustainability Framework. The post Trust Launches Sustainability Framework appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
Antarctic Heritage Trust Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Maioha Tawa as a new governance intern. The post The Trust Welcomes Maioha Tawa as a New Governance Intern appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
Distinguished public leader to play a key role in shaping independent press regulation The post Dame Julia Unwin to chair the Appointment Panel appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
By Saqib Rahim, E&E NEWS https://www.eenews.net/articles/as-insurers-leave-california-one-vows-to-cover-additional-risky-homes Mercury Insurance is the state’s first to use a process that allows climate modeling to expand coverage in wildfire-prone areas. One of California’s largest property insurers pledged to sell additional policies in wildfire-threatened areas, becoming the first company to use a new state order aimed at resolving the state’s […]| Consumer Watchdog
PROVIDENCE – One of Realtor.com’s 2025 top 10 zip codes is in Rhode Island. Cumberland is the No. 8 hottest zip code in the nation, according to the online Realtor. To determine its rankings, researchers studied Realtor.com data from January to June 2025 that included unique viewers per property and number of days a listing […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – The median price of single-family homes sold in Bristol County, Mass., increased to $545,000 in July, rising 3.8% from the same month the previous year, The Warren Group said Tuesday. The median price of a single-family home across Massachusetts was $665,700 in July, a 2.3% increase from one year prior. However, The Warren […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Costly temporary staffing caused by a three-month strike at Butler Hospital negatively impacted Care New England Health System’s third-quarter earnings. The health system reported a $4.4 million operating loss in the third quarter fiscal year 2025 ending June 30, according to unaudited financial statements released Aug. 14. This is a dramatic fall from […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Union workers at Butler Hospital ratified a new four-year contract with management, ending the longest hospital strike in Rhode Island history. In a joint statement issued Monday night, Butler Hospital and members of the Service Employees International Union 1199 New England – which represents about 800 workers at the hospital – announced the […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – A month after the death of its managing director, David C. Sweetser, High Rock Development says it remains committed to the redevelopment of the “Superman” building. The company on Friday announced that Michael K. Crossen will serve as its new manager to “oversee projects throughout the region,” including the iconic skyscraper at 111 Westminster […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Following a long period of enrollment decline, Rhode Island College is preparing to welcome its largest freshman class in 15 years this fall. RIC President Jack R. Warner largely credits this enrollment increase to the college’s Hope Scholarship, which launched in fall 2023 and provides eligible students with last-dollar tuition support during their […]| Providence Business News
The R.I. Department of Health has fined and reprimanded a doctor who allegedly performed a laser procedure on the patient’s wrong eye.| Providence Business News
By Stephanie Sierra, ABC7 https://abc7.com/post/100k-trip-er-left-antioch-california-family-burned-infant-tangled-billing-mess/17514842 ANTIOCH, Calif. — A newborn baby was rushed to the emergency room with severe burns, but there was no burn unit, nor any ambulances available. A California family tried to drive, but the doctor wouldn’t let them. Instead, they were forced to take a $90,000 air ambulance for a 15-minute ride […]| Consumer Watchdog
Butler Hospital’s unionized workforce declared Tuesday that they made “movement” on wages and health plan costs to hospital owner Care New England during hours of negotiations last week. Care New England CEO Michael Wagner chose a different noun for the union’s counterproposal in an email he wrote last week: “Ultimatum.” The disconnect between management and […]| Providence Business News
Homeowners are cashing in on years of home equity gains, even as mortgage rates remain elevated. The trend sent cash-out home refinancing activity to a nearly three-year high in the April-June quarter, according to data from home loan data tracker ICE Mortgage Technology. In a cash-out refinance, a homeowner takes out a loan for more […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Three local colleges and universities have been named to LinkedIn’s inaugural list ranking the top 50 higher education institutions across the U.S. The professional industry social media platform announced Tuesday that it launched its new top colleges rankings to identify schools across the country that best set graduates up for long-term success. LinkedIn […]| Providence Business News
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. inflation was unchanged in July while a measure of underlying inflation rose to its highest level in five months as tariffs push the price of imported goods higher while gas and grocery prices cooled. Consumer prices rose 2.7% in July from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Tuesday, the same […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island home price index increased 6.79% year over year in June, the third-highest growth rate in the nation, according to Cotality, formerly CoreLogic Inc. Rhode Island’s home sale price growth rate in June was well above the national growth rate of 1.7%, Cotality said. Connecticut has the highest growth rate […]| Providence Business News
The use of Large Language Model (LLM) AI systems has gained prominence in recent years. This blog, by Complaints Officer Davina Wong explores the potential use of AI by people complaining to IPSO. The post Use of AI by IPSO Complainants appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
One of the biggest jobs done by IPSO as a regulator is handling complaints. The post Why do we sometimes resolve complaints rather than rule on them? appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
By Pat Maio, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Mercury Insurance is preparing to file updated home policy rates in California using a new catastrophic modeling system designed to give property owners a lifeline to more affordable coverage in wildfire-prone areas. The company said it is looking to offer homeowners an alternative to the California Fair Access to […]| Consumer Watchdog
Today is World Population Day. That’s why we decided to reach out to our partners to show what they’re doing to protect and restore nature in their communities.| Population Matters
By Laurence Darmiento, LOS ANGELES TIMES https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-07-18/jan-7-fires-claims-complaints-mediation After receiving more than 1,000 complaints from Jan. 7 fire victims about how insurers are handling their claims, state regulators are considering referring hundreds of the cases to mediation — a little used practice that some consumer advocates fear could hurt policyholders. The Department of Insurance has been bombarded […]| Consumer Watchdog
By THOMAS FRANK, E&E NEWS POLITICO https://www.eenews.net/articles/california-leapfrogs-florida-in-us-insurance-risk California appears to have supplanted Florida as the state with the weakest property insurance market, with newly released data showing unprecedented numbers of Californians cannot find coverage. California’s property insurance crisis has grown increasingly dire in recent months while Florida has staged a stunning turnaround. In Florida, the insurance […]| Consumer Watchdog
By Tom Vacar, KTVU https://www.ktvu.com/news/secret-insurance-rate-setting-documents-should-not-be-secret SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – The huge but conditional homeowner insurance rate increases granted to State Farm last month had its first of many days before the legal system, and KTVU forced its way in. On Wednesday, State Farm asked a judge for permission to keep secret from the public certain documents to be used to […]| Consumer Watchdog
The highlights of new research findings from a sectoral analysis of the Nature Action 100 Company Benchmark were published in two opinion articles authored by Ceres in Environmental Finance. The articles covered findings from the food and beverage retail, household and personal goods, consumer goods retail, and metals and mining sectors. Amid ongoing investor […]| Nature Action 100
The Ross Sea Heritage Restoration Project (RSHRP), the world’s largest and longest-running cold climate conservation programme, has been running for over 21 years. The post Conservation Plans Enter New Phase appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
An innovative partnership between Antarctic Heritage Trust and Executive Development firm Generator Talent is transforming corporate leadership development by harnessing the inspirational legacy of Antarctic exploration’s heroic age. The post Generator Talent Partnership – Developing Leaders with an Explorer’s Mindset appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
Four emerging artists from the visual arts outreach team of the Trust’s 2023 Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ to South Georgia are sharing their transformative experiences through a compelling new exhibition at the New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa in Auckland. The post Into Ocean & Ice: Inspiring Explorers™ Share Antarctic Legacy appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
Members of the Trust’s 2024-25 On-Ice Conservation team touched down on Ross Island in late November. Since then, they have undertaken work tasks on historic explorer bases at Scott Base, Hut Point, and most recently, Cape Royds. The post 2024-25 On-Ice Conservation Updates appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
The Antarctic Heritage Trust extends its deepest gratitude to outgoing Chair Datuk Mark Stewart PJN (Kehormat), MNZM, whose leadership has been critical in broadening the Trust’s mission over the past twelve years. The post A Legacy of Innovation: Farewell to Chair Mark Stewart appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
Sir Jerry Mateparae has received University of Waikato’s most prestigious award, an Honorary Doctorate, acknowledging what was described as his unparalleled service to his country. The post Another Honour For Our Trust Chair appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Homeownership is receding further out of reach for most Americans as elevated mortgage rates and rising prices stretch the limits of what buyers can afford. A homebuyer now needs to earn at least $114,000 a year to afford a $431,250 home – the national median listing price in April, according to data released Thursday […]| Providence Business News
Global conversations at the Commission on the Status of Women focused on how empowered women shape global sustainability. The work done by grassroots organisations like our worldwide Empower to Plan partners is more essential - and under threat - than ever. The post Empowering Women through Global Partnerships appeared first on Population Matters.| Population Matters
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island home price index increased 6.7% year over year in December, according to CoreLogic Inc. Rhode Island’s HPI growth rate in December was higher than the national growth rate of 3.4%, CoreLogic said. Connecticut posted the highest growth rate in the nation at 7.8%. New Jersey had the second-highest growth […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Delta Dental of Rhode Island has set aside $3 million to introduce a workforce development program for dental offices throughout the state; however, some dentists don’t think it’s enough to offset the insurer’s delay in adjusting reimbursements. The program, known as Delta Dental of Rhode Island’s Hygiene Workforce Program, helps in-network eligible dentists […]| Providence Business News
TEDxProvidence takes place Saturday at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium and has already sold 3 times the number of tickets than the 2023 event.| Providence Business News
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, a smidgen of relief for prospective home shoppers getting into the market before the busy spring homebuying season starts. The average rate fell to 6.89% from 6.95% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – State and local officials on Tuesday said they were still hoping to persuade Hasbro Inc. not to relocate its headquarters from Pawtucket to Massachusetts. First reported by the Boston Business Journal citing unnamed real estate sources, the toymaker is now considering commercial space in Boston’s Seaport District. Olivia DaRocha, a spokesperson for Gov. […]| Providence Business News
WESTERLY – A 4,752-square-foot oceanfront home known as “Sandcastle” became the town’s highest sale since November 2023. Mott & Chase Sotheby’s International Realty announced Thursday that Sandcastle, located at 8 Manatuck Ave., has been sold for $11.75 million. The home was sold by Paul J. and Camille Daqui, both of whom acquired Sandcastle in 2003 […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – It is unlikely that President Donald Trump will be able to quickly rein in the sticky inflation that has slowed economic growth during the years of unprecedented spending by the federal government. That was the analysis presented Thursday morning by Thomas Tzitzouris, head of fixed income research at New York City-based Strategas Research […]| Providence Business News
Michigan Senate Democrats express gratitude for everything Michigan veterans have done for our nation and continue to do for our communities| Michigan Senate Democrats
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee will not be charged for his efforts to award an education contract to a new consulting firm that was formed by a political ally during his first few days in office, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha concluded Tuesday. The announcement ended the state probe launched in 2021 with R.I. […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – The owner of 36 Exchange Terrace is adding 16 market-rate apartments above the Union Station Brewery in 12,000 square feet of space formerly occupied by the offices of accountant firm Restivo Monacelli LLP. A resolution unanimously approved Monday by the R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors will provide $450,000 in Rebuild Rhode Island […]| Providence Business News
DARTMOUTH – Approximately 1,500 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in-state students who are in high need will likely qualify for a new free tuition program being offered at the state university. UMass Dartmouth announced Tuesday that it is launching the UMass Dartmouth Deal, made possible through the commonwealth’s MASSGRANT program, to help provide free tuition and […]| Providence Business News
Nature Action 100, the first global investor-led engagement initiative to address nature and biodiversity loss to mitigate financial risk and to protect the long-term economic interests of investors’ clients and beneficiaries, has convened 11 experts from leading organizations and universities to serve on its first Science Council. | Nature Action 100
