August 7, 2026

Latest
News

Canada Discussing Trade Concessions With US for Some Tariff Relief, Reports Say

Canada and the U.S. are discussing a prospective deal in which Ottawa would agree to a list of Trump administration trade demands in exchange for some relief on sectoral tariffs, the Globe and Mail reported on Friday, citing sources. The …

Arson Suspect Timed Spokane Fire for High Wind Day

The blaze was one of three that destroyed roughly 700 buildings and forced 70,000 people to evacuate earlier this week.

Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million In New Mexico for Teen Mental Health Fund

A New Mexico state court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and change how its platforms function for young users after finding the company is to blame for harming children’s wellbeing. Judge …

New Database Shows 6.5 Million Americans Face Landslide Risks — and Where They Live

Newswise — Landslides cause an estimated $3-6 billion in damage and multiple fatalities annually in the United States. Those numbers could easily increase as housing needs spur development in landslide-prone areas, and as climate change increases the severity and frequency …

Oil-Related Materials Claims Exposure Varies Broadly Across US

Oil prices are giving claims costs a hit, and depending on the part of the country, the exposure for replacement and repair costs of roofing, synthetic flooring or vinyl siding may be considerable and vary broadly, a new report shows. …

Restaurant Chains Hit By Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Foodborne illness outbreaks have repeatedly disrupted U.S. restaurant chains, triggering recalls, lawsuits and heightened regulatory scrutiny while pressuring customer traffic and sales. Burrito chain owner Chipotle Mexican Grill said on August 4 it removed jalapenos from all its restaurants in …

Judge Finds Law Restricts Her From Reducing ‘Excessive’ $91M Injured Worker Award

A Massachusetts judge has declined to reduce the $91 million damages award she approved last September for a construction worker’s personal injury claim, an award she herself characterized as “grossly excessive” but found is required by statute and precedent. Suffolk …

OpenAI Asks Judge to Toss Apple’s Trade Secrets Lawsuit

OpenAI is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Apple Inc. accusing the artificial intelligence company of stealing trade secrets, saying that the iPhone maker’s allegations are meritless. Lawyers for OpenAI said that Apple’s suit falsely portrays …