19-year-old faces arson charges in N.J. wildfire
A 19-year-old man faces arson charges related to the wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
April 2025
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Venezuelan man in Detroit deported after wrong turn at Ambassador Bridge
A 32-year-old Venezuelan man reportedly took a wrong turn onto the Ambassador Bridge, crossing into Canada, while delivering food back in January, and has since been detained and deported to El Salvador.
Futures slide as China dashes hopes of trade negotiations
After a 2-day relief buoyed investor confidence, futures slipped signaling a weaker start to the day on Wall Street.
Tariff pressures mount for US insurers, says KBRA
KBRA, a US-based credit rating agency, notes that while the US insurance industry has historically been resilient in the face of economic uncertainty, ongoing tariff disputes and broader trade tensions are now presenting a more complex and layered set of credit challenges. These pressures are being felt most acutely in the property and casualty (P&C)…
China says there are no tariff talks with the Trump administration
China has denied President Trump’s assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs.
2 U.S. Marines accused of rapes on American bases in Japan’s Okinawa
Two U.S. Marines in Okinawa, Japan are under investigation for alleged rapes, police say, the latest in a string of assault cases that have angered residents.
Pope Francis’ death sparks betting frenzy over successor
Shortly after Pope Francis died, speculation on who would succeed him became “one of the most popular betting markets in 2025,” an analyst says.
Everest names Steve Reiss as Northeast Regional Executive for insurance division
Everest, a provider of reinsurance and insurance solutions, has named Steve Reiss as the US Northeast Regional Executive for Everest Insurance. In this role, Reiss will be responsible for overseeing performance and client service across the Northeast region. He will report to Craig Hanrahan, Head of Field Operations Insurance, based in New York. Reiss brings…
Massive Russian strike on Ukraine’s capital kills several, injures dozens
A massive Russian attack on Kyiv that killed several people and injured dozens came hours after peace talks appeared to stall and President Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
NATO fighter jets intercept Russia spy plane over Baltic Sea
The incident marked at least the third time in a week that Russian aircraft had been intercepted in the region.