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Crunchyroll Probes Breach After Hacker Steal User Data: BleepingComputer
Crunchyroll, a subscription-based anime streaming service, is probing a data breach after hackers claimed to have stolen personal information of nearly 6.8 million people, BleepingComputer reported on Monday. “We are aware of recent claims and are currently working closely with …
POSTED MARCH 25, 2026 5:47 AM |
WTW Survey: Insurers Using Advanced Analytics and AI See Strong Returns
A new survey finds that property/casualty insurers in North America that invested more resources in advanced analytics and AI achieved greater profitability and premium growth, according to global broker WTW. Insurers using more sophisticated analytics achieved combined ratios six percentage …
POSTED MARCH 25, 2026 5:22 AM |
Meta Ordered to Pay $375M After Trial Over Child Exploitation, User Safety
A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found Meta Platforms violated state law in a lawsuit brought by the state attorney general, who accused the company of misleading users about the safety of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp and of enabling child …
POSTED MARCH 25, 2026 5:08 AM |
Zoox to Widen Robotaxi Footprint With San Francisco, Vegas Expansion
Zoox, Amazon’s self-driving unit, said on Tuesday it will expand its robotaxi service in San Francisco and Las Vegas, and begin testing its purpose-built robotaxis in Austin and Miami, marking its broadest push yet into the U.S. autonomous ride-hailing market. …
POSTED MARCH 25, 2026 5:00 AM |
Six People Injured After Floor Collapses at New Hampshire Wedding Venue
Six people were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries after a floor collapsed at a wedding venue in Tamworth, New Hampshire, around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, a spokesperson for the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office said. The collapse happened …
POSTED MARCH 25, 2026 5:00 AM |
People Moves: Farmers Insurance Names Pham Chief Strategy & Risk Officer; Alliant Private Client Adds Yoshida as SVP
Farmers Insurance Appoints Pham as Chief Strategy & Risk Officer John Pham joined Farmers Insurance as chief strategy and risk officer, reporting to Farmers Group CEO Raul Vargas. Pham joins Farmers from GEICO, where he most was recently head of …
POSTED MARCH 25, 2026 5:00 AM |
Safety System Failed to Alert LaGuardia Tower Before Crash
A system designed to help air-traffic controllers monitor vehicles and airplanes on the ground failed to alert personnel at LaGuardia Airport before an Air Canada Express jet collided with a fire truck late Sunday evening, killing the two pilots. An …
POSTED MARCH 25, 2026 5:00 AM |
Peak Re Names Swiss Re’s Kuk as CEO, Succeeding Co-Founder Hahn
Peak Reinsurance Co. Ltd., the Hong Kong-based reinsurer that specializes in emerging markets, announced that Victor Kuk will become chief executive officer, effective April 20, 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Kuk is succeeding Franz-Josef Hahn, co-founder and CEO of Peak …
POSTED MARCH 24, 2026 4:09 PM |
Groups Push for Federal Court Rule to Disclose Litigation Funding
The Lawyers for Civil Justice and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform are seeking a federal rule to require the disclosure of third-party litigation funding. Currently, the matter is handled in federal courts with mixed results. According …
POSTED MARCH 24, 2026 4:08 PM |
Gulf Energy Industry Will Take Years to Recover From Iran War
It took just days for the Iran war to hobble oil fields, refineries and gas plants across the Persian Gulf, but it could take years to restore their full potential as the conflict drags on. More than three weeks of …
POSTED MARCH 24, 2026 3:48 PM |
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