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1. Six Arrested in Louisiana Insurance Fraud Scheme

   Six Louisiana residents have been arrested for participating in a long-running insurance fraud scheme involving fire and water damage claims, the Louisiana Department of Insurance announced. The suspects, all from Ouachita Parish, face charges of insurance fraud, identity theft and …

2. TWFG Acquires Fortress Insurance Services

   TWFG announced that it has acquired Fortress Insurance Services, adding four new agency locations and a wealth of experienced insurance professionals to the TWFG family. This strategic acquisition strengthens TWFG’s presence in the Upper Midwest and reinforces its commitment to …

3. Corpus Christi Residents and Businesses May Have to Cut Water Use by 25%

   Corpus Christi residents and businesses — including one of the nation’s largest petrochemical corridors — may be required to cut water use by 25% during a water emergency that city leaders expect to hit by September unless a devastating drought …

4. Driving Data and Vehicle Sensors Help Detect Early Cognitive Decline

   More older adults are staying behind the wheel longer than ever. In the United States, there are more than 50 million licensed drivers age 65 and older, including roughly 5 million in Florida – one of the highest concentrations in …

5. Google Settles Racial Discrimination Lawsuit for $50 Million

   Google has settled with Black employees who alleged systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and advancement in a lawsuit filed in 2022. April Curley, a former Google employee, had sued the tech giant for racial discrimination, saying it engages in …