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Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (209+ words) In 2023, these disasters globally claimed 74, 000 lives and resulted in $250 billion of losses. These disasters pressured government budgets, disrupting development and investment in long-term resilience. The public sector and private sector must work together in developing effective markets to protect vulnerable…...
Trump announces 100% tariffs on brand-name drugs, with plenty of carveouts
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (180+ words) WASHINGTON " The Trump administration announced Thursday 100% tariffs on imported brand-name drugs " but with significant caveats. Many large drugmakers won't have to pay the tax because they've struck deals with the U. S. to build manufacturing facilities here and lower the prices of…...
Oyster Bay Town Board OKs $15 M bond for Massapequa Water District projects
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (351+ words) The Oyster Bay Town Board approved a $15 million bond for several projects across the Massapequa Water Department. The money will go toward three main projects: distribution improvements, removal of iron from the district's Well #1, and district-wide improvements, Steven Mira, a…...
6 Ways Life Insurance Can Create Retirement Income
7+ hour, 28+ min ago (1344+ words) We break down the tax implications, advantages and downsides of using your cash value to supplement your retirement savings As your needs change through time, you might find that the way you leverage your life insurance policy can adapt, especially…...
Governor, insurance commissioner discuss La. Fortify Homes Program
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (84+ words) Dr. Liquin Fang and Dr. Paulette Grey talk about the summer immersion camps being hosted by the Chinese Language School of Baton Rouge. YMCA summer camps are designed to provide a safe environment. .. Governor, insurance commissioner discuss La. Fortify Homes…...
Five Stars: Health Net Recognized by USA TODAY for Customer Service; Only California-Based Health Insurer Recognized with Highest Rating
19+ hour, 16+ min ago (459+ words) "America's Best Customer Service in Financial Services 2026" award recognizes companies delivering strong customer service based on nationwide consumer feedback SACRAMENTO, Calif. , May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and company of Centene Corporation…...
UK crypto rules risk creating 'digital isolation,' policy report warns
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (316+ words) A new UK policy report from the Solana Research Institute has warned that upcoming crypto regulations could push validators, staking providers, and wallet firms out of the country. The authors claim it will create what they describe as a form…...
Senior citizen travel insurance explained: How it differs from regular travel insurance
9+ hour, 56+ min ago (967+ words) Senior citizen travel insurance is designed with stronger medical coverage, emergency assistance, and age-related risk protection compared to standard travel insurance Senior citizen travel insurance is becoming increasingly important as more older adults choose to travel for leisure, family visits,…...
Boyle County Deeds for May 30, 2026
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (332+ words) Published 2: 43 pm Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Property transfers recently recorded in the Boyle County Clerk's office include: " Landon and Samantha Hensley to Erik and Tia Nelson, property on Winterhawk Drive, $385, 000. " Micah and Payton Miniard to Bodner Enterprises LLC, 36. 3 acres in Boyle County,…...
Soracom-KDDI Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner" Magic Quadrant" for Managed Io T Connectivity Services, Worldwide
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (460+ words) TOKYO & SEATTLE, May 26, 2026--The KDDI Group (KDDI Corporation, TSE: 9433), and Soracom, Inc. (TSE: 147 A), a cloud-native Io T platform providing connectivity, cloud integration, and AI services for the Internet of Things, today announced that Soracom-KDDI has been positioned by Gartner as…...