Patricia Wells

A powerful coastal storm is set to hit New York City and the Northeast starting Sunday, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and rising tides. The storm is developing off the coast this weekend and is expected to affect the region through Monday and into Tuesday. Forecasters warn that New York and nearby areas like Long … Read more

Ben & Jerry’s, the ice cream company known for its social activism and quirky flavors, is about to change corporate hands next month. But for Ben Cohen, one of the co-founders, the switch from Unilever to Magnum Ice Cream Co. won’t bring big changes to how the brand is managed—at least not when it comes … Read more

Constellation Energy has agreed to invest over $340 million to improve water quality at Maryland’s Conowingo Dam. This dam is located on the Susquehanna River, which eventually flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The announcement was made last week and paves the way for renewing the dam’s operating license. … Read more

Aon and Markel Insurance have announced key leadership moves to strengthen their presence in Asia and Australia. Starting January 1, 2026, Simon Chisholm will take on the role of chairman for Asia at Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions. Based in Singapore, Chisholm will lead efforts to grow relationships with major clients in Japan and Thailand. He brings … Read more

La Nina, known for its cooler ocean temperatures and often stronger weather impacts compared to El Nino, has officially arrived, meteorologists announced Thursday. This natural climate pattern usually boosts the Atlantic hurricane season, but this year’s event appears weak and may not stir up much trouble. La Nina happens when parts of the Central Pacific … Read more

The U.S. economy is facing serious long-term challenges due to the rising impact of extreme weather, according to Kevin Stiroh, former top climate risk official at the Federal Reserve. Stiroh, who left the Fed earlier this year after the central bank scaled back its climate risk efforts, warns that banks and investors will soon see … Read more

Recoop Disaster Insurance has named Greg Bailey as its new CEO and Charlie Turri as the company’s CTO. Both bring strong backgrounds in insurance, finance, and technology, aiming to help Recoop grow faster and improve its platform. Bailey is an experienced entrepreneur. He started and led Rivet Co., a media and consulting company, and Denim, … Read more

Louisiana state police have shared new video evidence related to a deadly car crash last December, which they say was caused by Kyren Lacy, a former LSU football player. Lacy died by suicide just days before a grand jury was set to review the case. The 11-minute video was released after Lacy’s defense lawyer shared … Read more

A 69-year-old truck driver named Perry Tole has filed a lawsuit against former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez, as well as Sanchez’s employer, Fox Corporation. The suit stems from a fight that took place outside a hotel in downtown Indianapolis last Saturday night, which led to serious injuries for Tole. According to … Read more

A woman from North Carolina faces serious charges after allegedly running a scheme involving weight-loss drugs and insurance fraud for the past three years. Heather Ann Robinson, 37, from Kenly near Raleigh, was accused by the state Department of Insurance of illegally getting GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Without any medical training, she reportedly … Read more