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2 women injured when car drives through Seattle protest area One of the women is in critical condition while the other is in stable condition, the Seattle Fire Department said. POSTED JULY 04, 2020 3:02 PM

Joey Chestnut breaks record in Nathan's hot dog eating contest Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo repeated as men's and women's champions. POSTED JULY 04, 2020 2:21 PM

Meet the only woman to have "signed" the Declaration of Independence In what was the middle of the American Revolutionary War, Congress fled Philadelphia and settled temporarily in Baltimore. When they needed somebody to print the Declaration, Goddard was the person to help. POSTED JULY 04, 2020 1:49 PM

This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 5) A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program POSTED JULY 04, 2020 1:49 PM

Former Phillies pitcher among 4 killed in plane crash Tyson Brummett was piloting a small plane when it crashed near the Box Elder Peak in American Fork Canyon. POSTED JULY 04, 2020 1:40 PM

Biden evokes MLK and George Floyd in Fourth of July message Biden's video message came hours after President Trump accused protesters who have pushed for racial justice of engaging in a "merciless campaign to wipe out our history." POSTED JULY 04, 2020 12:56 PM

Florida tops daily record with over 11,400 new COVID-19 cases As hospitals are pushed to their limits, Miami-Dade County implemented a curfew ahead of July 4 weekend — continuing indefinitely. POSTED JULY 04, 2020 12:40 PM

Bill targets car safety hazard blamed for hundreds of deaths "We lose, on average, 50 children a year — one a week, who die because the standard is not updated," Senator Ed Markey said. POSTED JULY 04, 2020 12:14 PM

Rafael Nadal: The 60 Minutes interview The 34-year-old offers 60 Minutes a glimpse into his life. Jon Wertheim reports. POSTED JULY 04, 2020 12:13 PM

"Unnecessary situation": Surging virus cases frustrate experts Experts have blamed the spike on some states reopening too early, as well as people defying health guidelines. POSTED JULY 04, 2020 11:57 AM

News – Insurance Journal

Congressional Action Plan on Climate Change Applauded by Zurich, IBHS A Congressional action plan for a clean energy economy is garnering a bit of praise from a few important names in the insurance industry. The House of Representatives in 2019 established the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis to … POSTED JULY 02, 2020 8:51 PM

LP Insurance Services Acquires Meridian Insurance Services in Nevada LP Insurance Services LLC has acquired Meridian Insurance Services in Nevada. As a result of the acquisition, Karen Wagner, former head of sales and service operations for Meridian, has been named the executive vice president of the Southwest Region of … POSTED JULY 02, 2020 5:29 PM

New Florida Laws Address Climate Issues, Require Sea Level Study for Construction Republican Florida Ron DeSantis signed a slew of environmental bills in less than 24 hours that address issues ranging from sea level rise to blue-green algae blooms – and even given the state authority to use drones to fight invasive … POSTED JULY 02, 2020 4:59 PM

Another One Down: Austin City Limits Music Fest Canceled Amid Virus Surge Austin City Limits has joined the ranks of major music festivals to be canceled because of the coronavirus. Festival organizers said in a statement on July 1 that scrapping the three-day October event was “the only responsible solution.” The announcement … POSTED JULY 02, 2020 4:54 PM

Midwest Business Leaders: Area’s Economy Improving with Reopening Business leaders say the economy has begun to recover as businesses reopened in the past month in nine Midwest and Plains states, but it remains weaker than before the coronavirus outbreak began, according to a monthly survey released on July … POSTED JULY 02, 2020 4:36 PM

Texas Independent Agents Name Stoffle Account Manager of the Year The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) has named Karla Stoffle of Upshaw Insurance in Amarillo as Account Manager of the Year. The Account Manager of the Year award is given annually to an account manager in Texas who exemplifies … POSTED JULY 02, 2020 4:34 PM

New Indiana State Law Bans Use of Handheld Phone While Driving Using a handheld cellphone while driving is now illegal on Indiana roads under a new state law that took effect this week. The move aimed at combating distracted driving went onto the books on July 1 after being approved by … POSTED JULY 02, 2020 4:32 PM

Texas Work Comp Division: Healthcare Providers Indicted for Drug Distribution, Fraud Three Texas healthcare providers will face trial for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and mail fraud, according to the Texas Department of Insurance – Division of Workers’ Compensation. On June 17, 2020, a federal grand jury returned indictments against Arlington-based … POSTED JULY 02, 2020 4:31 PM

U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Child Slavery Appeals by Nestle, Cargill The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether American corporations can be sued for alleged human rights abuses occurring abroad under a 1789 law, agreeing on Thursday to hear appeals by two companies – Cargill Inc and a Nestle SA subsidiary … POSTED JULY 02, 2020 3:09 PM

Insurer Group Warns About California Bill Mandating Business Interruption Coverage The American Property Casualty Insurance Association is opposing legislation that would create a rebuttable presumption that the COVID-19 virus caused property damage triggering business interruption coverage in commercial liability policies. The just amended Assembly Bill 1552 would retroactively rewrite business … POSTED JULY 02, 2020 2:53 PM

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