Patricia Wells

A federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated President Donald Trump’s tariffs, just a day after a trade court ruled that he had overstepped his authority. This ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington puts a hold on the lower court’s decision while the government appeals it. The court has … Read more

Jeff Miller is back at Lockton, taking on the role of national practice leader for the stop loss and pharmacy practices. Lockton is based in Kansas City, Missouri, and Miller brings over 30 years of experience in the industry to his new position. Before rejoining Lockton, Miller was president of Point6 Healthcare and served as … Read more

Taylor Sheridan, the writer behind the 2016 film "Hell or High Water," describes his work as a love letter to Texas. Interestingly, he filmed it in New Mexico. The movie follows two brothers who turn to bank robbery to save their family ranch in West Texas. However, due to financial incentives, all the filming took … Read more

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Houston area early Tuesday morning, leaving thousands without power. The storms brought strong winds reaching up to 70 miles per hour, along with hail and lightning, causing significant damage across the region. More than 160,000 people lost electricity as power lines were knocked down. The National Weather Service has warned … Read more

As the peak hailstorm season approaches in the U.S., homeowners with solar panels are facing the risk of damage from hail. Lauren Martin, who leads marketing at Freedom Solar Power in Texas, points out that while damage from hail is uncommon, the increasing severity of weather due to climate change makes it hard to predict … Read more

An auto mechanic from Arizona has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for defrauding customers, including a victim from Missouri. Andres “Manny” Lopez, 37, was also ordered to repay $1.37 million to those he deceived. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announced the sentence last week. Lopez operated a business … Read more

Premiere Rehab, also known as Infinity Rehab, has agreed to settle a discrimination case with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This decision follows a charge filed by an employee who faced termination due to a conflict over COVID-19 vaccination requirements. The employee, who worked as an occupational therapy assistant, was assigned to a … Read more

Fidelis Insurance Group and Everest Group have announced key appointments that highlight their commitment to growth and innovation in the insurance sector. Hannah Greenwood has been promoted to Chief Underwriting Officer for Bermuda at Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd., a specialty insurer based in Bermuda. Greenwood has been with Fidelis since 2023, initially serving as chief … Read more

President Donald Trump has approved disaster relief for eight states, providing much-needed support for communities affected by recent natural disasters. This decision comes after months of waiting for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The states receiving help are Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. These states had requested aid … Read more

Extreme heat is on the way for the western United States this week. This heatwave raises concerns about wildfires, health issues, and power grid stress. According to meteorologists at AccuWeather, a strong high-pressure system is causing the first major heatwave of the season, with temperatures expected to reach or exceed record highs from Thursday through … Read more