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Florida Lawmakers Vote to Drop Building Permits on Projects of $7,500 or Less Legislation that would have waived building permits for jobs valued at up to $7,500 failed to pass the Florida House this year, but the key clause found its way into another bill that is now awaiting the governor’s signature. “A …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 2:44 PM |
Trump Again Vows to Block Wind Turbines During His Presidency US President Donald Trump said he wanted to have no wind turbines built during his presidency, reiterating his distaste for the renewable energy source after his administration has made multiple moves to thwart its development. “I’m proudly telling you that …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 2:26 PM |
US Home Insurance Prices Set to Keep Rising With Severe Weather US home insurance premiums are set to rise for a fifth straight year in 2026 as insurers grapple with losses from extreme weather and high rebuilding costs. The average annual premium is projected to increase 4% to about $3,057 this …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 2:15 PM |
Proscecutor Drops Charges Against Teen in Georgia Prank Gone Wrong A Georgia prosecutor has decided to drop charges against a teenager who police say was driving the truck that struck and killed a beloved high school teacher when a prank turned deadly, the teen’s lawyer said. The victim’s family had …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 1:52 PM |
Iran Warns Gulf Nations of Major Response After Gas Field Strike ran warned countries around the Persian Gulf that a number of energy assets are now “legitimate targets” after Israel attacked its giant South Pars gas field, sending further shockwaves through oil and gas markets. Facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 1:49 PM |
Rikers Island Corrections Officer Cops to Falsifying Workers’ Compensation Claims A corrections officer at the Rikers Island jail complex pled guilty yesterday to receiving more than $370,000 in workers’ compensation benefits based on fake injury claims, according to federal prosecutors. U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 12:31 PM |
Greek Firms Scan Computer Systems as Iran War Raises Cyberattack Risks, Sources Say Greek shipowners and other companies are scanning their computer systems for evidence of cyberattacks after advice from the National Cybersecurity Authority, two sources said on Wednesday following incidents that have been linked to the Iran war. The authority last week …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 11:57 AM |
Gulf Banks Face $307 Billion Deposit Flight Risk if War Worsens, S&P Says Gulf banks could face domestic deposit outflows of $307 billion if the Middle East conflict deepens, S&P Global Ratings said. An S&P report said it had seen no evidence of major outflows of foreign or local funding from banks in …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 5:30 AM |
Iran War Cost Spike Straining Farmers Ahead of Midterm Elections US farmers, long one of Donald Trump’s most loyal constituencies, are increasingly worried by the Iran war as soaring fertilizer and fuel prices hammer them just as they are about to start planting crops for the year. “Is the war …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 5:23 AM |
SEC’s Top Cop Resigns After Just Six Months on the Job The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement director has resigned just over six months after she started on the job, the SEC said on Monday, a sudden departure for an agency that has changed dramatically under Republican leaders. Former military …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 5:11 AM |
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