FAIR Plan secrets: Why California's insurer of last resort is so secretive (and why it could cost you)
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California FAIR Plan secrets: Why the state's insurer of last resort is so secretive
Once thought of as a small, rarely-used backstop, the FAIR Plan is now one of the largest insurers in the state, and people without FAIR Plan insurance are the ones on the hook for the FAIR Plan's ...CBS News - 1d -
CA Insurance Commissioner to require more FAIR Plan transparency following CBS News California Investigation
Should it be legal that the public is on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt, but we don't have access to the FAIR Plan financials? California's Insurance Commissioner says, "No." Now he's committing ...CBS News - 1d -
CA Insurance Commissioner to require more FAIR Plan transparency following CBS News California Investigation
Should it be legal that the public is on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt, but we don't have access to the FAIR Plan financials? California's Insurance Commissioner says, "No." Now he's committing ...CBS News - 1d -
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House bill lets Secret Service cover local costs of protecting Trump
A bill introduced in the House would allow the Secret Service to reimburse local law enforcement agencies for the costs of protecting President Trump. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) reintroduced a bill ...The Hill - 1d -
Why Stories, Not Metrics, Turn Investors Into Advocates
From pitch meeting to board meeting, a strong story is an entrepreneur’s secret weapon.Inc. - 5d -
Bryan Mbeumo: Why this attacking wrecking ball could be a game-changer for Manchester United
It’s no secret that Manchester United will be looking to strengthen their squad this summer. While signing a striker remains the top priority, adding depth to Ruben Amorim’s right-side attacking o...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
While Trump slashes jobs, his golf trips are costing taxpayers millions | Mohamad Bazzi
The US president is condemning ‘waste’ and firing workers – while cashing in by traveling to his own resorts. It’s no secret that Donald Trump loves to golf, especially at his own resorts. But ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘Stolen off a donkey’: why is The White Lotus so obsessed with graphic penis footage?
From Jason Isaacs’ shocking flash to Theo James wearing a prosthetic he described as ‘ginormous’, the luxury resort drama is packed with male nudity. Why are so many men going full frontal?. Lucius ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
The 49ers have been a model of success. So why are they putting on a fire sale?
San Francisco have been in four of the last six NFC championships. But every NFL team must rebuild at some point for a future that could take a while to arrive . As unpalatable as it may be to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Playing it too safe when it comes to investing can easily cost you $10 million
Why young investors should own stocks, not bondsMarketWatch - 1d -
Larry Buendorf, Secret Service Agent Who Saved President Ford, Dies at 87
By grabbing a loaded handgun from Squeaky Fromme in 1975, Mr. Buendorf, as part of a Secret Service detail, thwarted a would-be assassin in California’s capital.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Americans are using this strategy to save money on home insurance. Is it a good idea?
Homeowners frustrated with rising homeowners-insurance premiums are switching plans and opting for higher deductibles to manage their costs.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
Why you should open a $5,000 long-term CD now that inflation's falling again
Inflation fell in February for the first time since September. Here's why a $5,000 long-term CD could be worth opening now.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
The ‘secret’ agents of super-prime property
In the rarefied world of the most expensive homes, where discretion is everything and sales can be a magnet to opportunists, a clutch of under-the-radar agents is oh-so-quietly operatingFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
‘Everybody does it’: Why we all love a good gossip, from The White Lotus, to books and podcasts
Sharing secrets is a natural human instinct – and the boom in audio is providing new platforms for the juiciest stories. In the latest series of The White Lotus , childhood best friends Laurie, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Live like you're on 'The White Lotus' at this luxury resort — but it will cost you
The latest installment of HBO’s “The White Lotus” has viewers wishing they were also poolside, soaking in the tropical scenery.NBC News - 4d -
Newcastle celebrations are not over the top – this is why it means so much
If you do not understand what winning the Carabao Cup final means to Newcastle United, if you cannot appreciate what this moment has unleashed in a football obsessed city, maybe this is not the ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Why Every Entrepreneur Should Embrace the “Dad Bod”
The myth of the perfect physique is costing you time, energy, and maybe even your success.Inc. - 1d -
Secret Service shoots man near White House
United States Secret Service personnel shot a man near the White House on Sunday following an “armed confrontation with law enforcement,” a spokesperson said in a statement. Secret Service ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Selection committee head explains why Notre Dame dropped to No. 3 seed
Does it make sense to you why Notre Dame was seeded where it was?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Building homes on federal land could lower costs — if cities are held in check
Success will depend not only on how quickly and broadly the plan is implemented, but on making sure any newly opened land is not bogged down by the local land use regulations that make housing so ...The Hill - 1h -
REAL ID: What is it, and why do you need one in May?
Planning any summer trips? You'll want to make sure you're REAL ID-ready first.The Hill - 5d -
Why You Should Sign Up for an I.R.S. Identity Protection PIN
With employees from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency poking around in agency systems, faith in data security isn’t what it once was. The tool, an identity protection PIN, can help.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
“Wanted to be so fast”- Fabrizio Romano reveals why Chelsea acted quickly on Quenda deal
Chelsea completed a shock move for Geovany Quenda on Friday and Fabrizio Romano has revealed why they acted so fast.The Blues agreed a deal worth around £40m for the 17-year-old Sporting Lisbon ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Why Fanatics' Rookie Debut Patch cards could become the biggest in sports
Fanatics plans to create Debut Patch Cards for football and basketball players to follow up on its success in baseball.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Why did new Commanders receiver retire and then decide to return?
New Washington Commanders WR Michael Gallup retired last summer. He explained why he chose to retire and why he's returned.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Trump admin live updates: Trump denies Musk was going to be briefed on China war plan
Trump continued to deny a report that Elon Musk was going to receive a briefing on a top-secret military plan for a potential war with China.ABC News - 28m -
Google plans to buy cybersecurity company Wiz for $32 billion. Here’s why the startup is so valuable.
Wiz was founded only five years ago but offers an increasingly important cloud-security service as cyber risks grow.MarketWatch - 2d -
Were the Kennedy Files a Bust? Not So Fast, Historians Say.
The thousands of documents posted online this week disappointed assassination buffs. But historians are finding many newly revealed secrets.The New York Times - 1h -
John Lynch explains why 49ers parted ways with so many players in free agency: 'Big things coming our way'
Lynch says San Francisco has a 'plan'CBS Sports - 2h -
Jedd Fisch's secret weapon at Washington is paying off in recruiting
Washington coach Jedd Fisch made a unique, outside-the-box hire and so far it is paying off.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Secret Service shoots man 'brandishing' firearm near White House
The man was taken to an area hospital, where his condition "is unknown,” the Secret Service said in a statement.ABC News - Mar. 9 -
Secret Service shoot man carrying gun near White House
A man brandished a firearm near the White House, leading to an "armed confrontation," the Secret Service said in a statement.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Secret Service shoot man they say was waving gun near White House
The Secret Service shot a man who it says was waving a gun near the White House. His condition was not known as of Sunday night.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Pressure grows to hold secret Apple data privacy hearing in public
Civil liberties campaigners have joined US politicians and the BBC in saying Friday's hearing should not be secret.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden
The president extended Secret Service protection for his own children before he left office in 2021.CBS News - 3d -
Why a gold investment makes sense (even with inflation dropping)
Inflation dropped in February, according to a new report. Here's why a gold investment could be worth it anyway.CBS News - Mar. 12
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