Universe will die “much sooner than expected,” researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
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President Trump threatens to impose an additional 50% tariff on China; Florida Gators win first men’s basketball national championship since 2007.
Mid-year renewals to mirror January & April trends as property pricing softens: Hannover Re’s Althoff
Sven Althoff, Executive Board Member for Property & Casualty at Hannover Re, has indicated that the upcoming mid-year renewals are expected to mirror the outcomes seen on January 1 and April 1, particularly with continued softening in property pricing. Speaking during the firm’s Q1 earnings call, Althoff stated, “The pricing we observed on April 1 […]
U.S. returns trove of rare smuggled artifacts to Egypt, officials say
The collection includes sarcophagus lids, a Greco-Roman portrait and fragments of what is believed to be a temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Zurich Singapore names Yeo as Head of Property & Ong as Head of Financial Lines
Zurich Singapore, part of the global insurance group, has strengthened its Commercial Insurance business segment with the appointment of Christy Yeo as Head of Property and Wendy Ong as Head of Financial Lines. The pair will report to Alexandra Cowley, Chief Underwriting Officer, Singapore, Zurich, and will be responsible for the leadership, growth and market […]
Trump's “big, beautiful bill” faces major test as House panels iron out details
The Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Agriculture committees will hammer out details on Medicaid and nutritional assistance spending and tax cuts.
Shopping tips to save you money amid ever-changing tariff policies
A shopping expert shares tips for consumers on how to save money amid tariff uncertainty.
U.S. Olympic gold medalist arrested in prostitution sting
Kyle Snyder paid an undercover officer money at a hotel and requested a sexual act, police said.
French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris in 2021.
Newsom promised universal health care. He didn't expect it to be so expensive.
Gov. Gavin Newsom dramatically expanded California’s Medicaid program, but after six years in office, the Democrat is forced to contemplate deep cuts.