Francis Scott Key Bridge (BCFD)

It Could Take Longer To Rebuild The Key Bridge In Baltimore Than The Entire Transcontinental Railroad

The effort to rebuild the recently collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge near Baltimore, Maryland, could quickly turn into a years-long quagmire as a result of environmental red tape under the Biden administration, experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation. The Baltimore Bridge was struck by a container…

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Francis Scott Key Bridge (BCFD)

Prices In Key Insurance Sector Could Climb Higher After Baltimore Bridge Disaster

The recent collapse of Baltimore, Maryland’s, Francis Scott Key Bridge threatens to raise reinsurance prices for insurance companies, which could weigh on profits, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The bridge was covered by around 80 different reinsurance firms, which insure insurance firms against big,…

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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink

Mississippi Slaps Wall Street Titan With C&D Order Over ‘Fraudulent’ Claims About Green Investments

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson sent a cease and desist letter to investment manager giant BlackRock on Tuesday night over claims the company misleads clients about its involvement in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. The letter claims that BlackRock incorporates ESG factors into its investment…

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Democratic Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez of New York

‘Squad’ Members Earmarked Nearly $225 Million In Spending Bills Since 2023

Eight members of the congressional “Squad” have requested $224 million in earmarks in key spending bills since 2023, according to an investigation by OpenTheBooks. Many of the earmarks are part of the new $1.2 trillion appropriations bill that was passed on Saturday, which narrowly missed the government…

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REPORT: Biden Regulator Considering Limiting United Airlines Growth Amid Safety Concerns

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering measures to halt United Airlines’ expansion while regulators investigate recent safety issues. The FAA is considering temporary actions, such as restricting the airline from starting new routes and barring customers from flying on newly delivered aircraft, people familiar…

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Chicago Voters Reject Referendum That Would Hike Taxes To Fund Homeless Services

Chicago voters shot down a referendum supported by Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson that would have hiked taxes on more expensive homes to fund services to alleviate rampant homelessness, according to the Chicago Tribune. The measure was voted on Tuesday but called by The Associated Press…

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Stellantis To Lay Off Hundreds Of Employees As It Struggles To Transition To Electric Vehicles

Stellantis announced Friday that it will soon lay off around 400 employees amid its challenging transition to producing electric vehicles (EVs). The layoffs for one of America’s biggest automakers become effective on March 31 and are white-collar jobs largely at the company’s headquarters and a…

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Insurance

California’s Largest Insurer Ending Tens Of Thousands Of Home Policies Amid Regulation

State Farm, California’s largest insurer, will not be renewing 72,000 policies in the state as factors like inflation and regulations make operations unsustainable. Around 30,000 homeowner, rental dwelling and other property insurance policies will not be renewed starting on July 3, and around 42,000 commercial…

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