Following Hurricane Debby, Florida's CFO issued an emergency order extending the period for property owners to cancel contracts with public adjusters from 10 to 30 days and implementing new regulations for adjuster conduct.

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) has launched a groundbreaking initiative to reduce workplace-related cancers. They aim to fund seven innovative research projects with an investment of $1.38 million.

The Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to enhance the resilience and reliability of the U.S. power grid against extreme weather and climate change.

People are moving to fire- and flood-prone areas in the US, driven by migration to Texas and Florida. These states attract newcomers with low taxes and affordable housing, despite growing climate risks.

Six California farmworkers allege they were fired for leaving work early due to unsafe triple-digit temperatures, sparking investigations into potential retaliation and heat safety compliance.

Austin Independent School District CFO has been placed on leave following an arrest on insurance fraud charges.

Hurricane Debby has made landfall in Florida's Big Bend with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, leading to potential historic flooding from northern Florida to the Carolinas, along with gusty winds, storm surge, and tornadoes.

Residents in predominantly Black towns like Gloster, Mississippi, report worsening health and environmental conditions since the expansion of wood pellet plants for renewable energy.

A recent court ruling against the NCAA's motion to dismiss could redefine college athletes as employees, affecting their compensation and the future of college sports.

NOAA recommends $575 million in funding for 19 projects to enhance coastal climate resilience under the Investing in America agenda.

Recent damaging earthquakes in West Texas are likely caused by oil and gas activity, according to the USGS.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has ruled that Amazon is responsible for recalling over 400,000 defective products sold by third-party sellers on its platform, including faulty CO detectors, unsafe hairdryers, and children's sleepwear that fail flammability standards.

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that hiring a friend for work on another friend's property does not exempt the employer from workers' compensation coverage, rejecting the so-called "buddy exemption."

In a landmark settlement, more than 1,200 construction workers in Washington D.C. will receive restitution for lost compensation and sick leave, marking the largest workers' rights deal in the city's history.

An Alabama woman faces charges for allegedly defrauding insurance companies, a local community college, and businesses of approximately $77,000, according to a Houston County Grand Jury indictment.