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As tobacconist firebombings intensify in Melbourne, nearby stores are being denied insurance
Small businesses located near tobacconists are being denied insurance or priced out of coverage as rising arson attacks turn neighbouring shops into collateral damage. The problem has intensified after a spate of firebombings, which includes a…
California home insurance is about to see a major overhaul
The January 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires leveled more than 16,000 homes, businesses and other structures. Thousands more were untouched by flames, but deeply contaminated by soot and ash blowing through open vents and unsealed doors. What to…
Taxi driver did 205 jobs with no licence or insurance but avoids punishment
A private hire driver from Bradford completed more than 200 jobs while lacking both a valid licence and insurance – a court has been told. Khalid Bashir claimed his limited grasp of English led him to believe he could continue working while…
Child heading to university? Parents warned over an insurance mistake that could invalidate their cover - and may be illegal
There is already plenty to think about when your child leaves for university, from bedding and kitchen equipment to whether they can cook anything other than pasta. But one less exciting job deserves a place on the list: checking that their…
Car insurance with an eye on the sky
Unpredictable weather patterns, the ongoing monsoon season and dense urban infrastructure pose a one-of-a-kind challenge for car owners in India — flood-related damage to vehicles. What used to be a rare occurrence is now striking with…
Maria Sten Did A Lot Of Her Own Stunts In Neagley, But One 'Wild' One Wasn't 'Insurable'
In both Reacher and Neagley, Alan Ritchson and Maria Sten are known for being ready and able to do a lot of their own stunts. However, there are some action sequences they can't do, and Sten told us about one featured in the first season of Neagley…
Schwab Treasury ETF vs SPDR Corporate Bond ETF. Which Bond Fund Is the Better Insurance Policy for Your Portfolio?
Bonds should be an essential part of a well-balanced portfolio. Factual differences between the Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (SCHQ -0.74%) and the State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF (SPLB -0.61%) center on credit…
Insurance Query: Here is what a first-time health cover buyer can do
I am 24 years old, working at a start-up, and currently covered under my parents' health insurance policy. I am planning to buy my own health cover. As a first-time buyer, what should I focus on? At 24, thinking about taking a health insurance…
Meta Platforms, Inc. $META Shares Sold by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company cut its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 4.6% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The…
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Tax hikes are 'decimating' tourism industry, holiday cottage owners warn Burnham
Holiday cottage owners have warned that they may be forced to close their businesses if proposed tax hikes on holiday lets go ahead. The government has reportedly drawn up plans to introduce a tax for holiday cottages ahead of Andy Burnham 's first…
Boston Omaha: Market Performance Is Not Enough; I Want Outperformance (NYSE:BOC)
Boston Omaha remains a 'hold' with a price target of $11/share, reflecting persistent profitability concerns and lack of compelling upside. BOC's recent divestiture of its insurance subsidiary simplifies the business, but capital redeployment via…
Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Saturday, September 19, 2026: Mortgage rates move lower to start the weekend
According to average rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, mortgage rates are lower headed into the weekend. The current 30-year fixed rate today, Saturday, September 19, 2026, fell by 1 basis point to 7.04%, the 20-year fixed rate fell 10…
LSU coach Lane Kiffin was asking ChatGPT for legal advice, friend says
Indiana head coach and reigning national champion Curt Cignetti has Google in his corner. Apparently, LSU football coach Lane Kiffin relies on ChatGPT. According to Kiffin's friend, who is also one of the nation's most prominent sports lawyers, the…
Millions of new cyber-immigrants are invading America and coming for your job
Right-wing commentator Joe Allen recently warned that Silicon Valley is releasing a wave of “algorithmic immigrants.” These digital workers operate around the clock from server farms, threatening millions of American jobs. They never…
Brazil's wind farms have been a huge success. So why isn't everybody reaping the benefits?
Beneath the power lines cutting across Antonio de Souza's property in Serra do Mel, in north-east Brazil 's Rio Grande do Norte state, rows of cashew trees once stood – until the clean energy company ordered them to be cut down. De Souza…
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