April 1, 2026Elon Musk Must Face Class Action Over Late Disclosure of Twitter Stake, Judge Rules
A federal judge on Tuesday said former Twitter investors who accused Elon Musk of defrauding them by waiting too long to disclose his initial investment in the social media company may pursue their case as a class action. The decision …

April 1, 2026Public Adjuster Accused of Swiping $600,000 in Hurricane Ian Insurance Payments
A Florida public adjuster, already facing prosecution for similar alleged misappropriation in 2024, now stands accused of diverting more than $600,000 in insurance settlements for homeowners hit by Hurricane Ian. Francisco Javier Chaparro-Araus, 46, …

April 1, 2026Man Who Crashed Into Michigan Synagogue Was Inspired Hezbollah: FBI
An armed man who crashed his pickup truck into a major Detroit-area synagogue earlier in March was inspired by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and had sought to inflict as much damage as he could on Jewish people, the FBI …

April 1, 2026AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Cities and Villages Mutual
AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “bbb+” (Good) from “a-” (Excellent) of Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company based in Wauwat …

April 1, 2026Giuliani Fails to Get $10 Million Sexual Harassment Suit in New York Dismissed
A New York judge has ruled that former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani must face a $10 million lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and wage theft. Judge Nicholas Moyne, of the state Supreme Court for New York …

April 1, 2026Student Shoots a Teacher at Texas High School Before Fatally Shooting Self
A 15-year-old student shot a teacher at a Texas high school and then fatally shot himself Monday, according to authorities, who were still investigating what led to the early morning attack. No other injuries were reported at Hill Country College …

April 1, 2026Texas AG Sues Container Company Over Chemical Fire
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Permian Basin Containers, LLC (“PBC”) and related entities for violations of Texas environmental laws and regulations after the company caused a catastrophic chemical fire in Odessa that endan …

April 1, 2026Iranian Missile Hit Oil Tanker in Qatari Waters, Qatar Says
An oil tanker leased to state-owned QatarEnergy was hit by an Iranian cruise missile on Wednesday in Qatari waters, the defense ministry said. Qatar was targeted by three cruise missiles coming from Iran. Two were intercepted while the third hit …

April 1, 2026Update: Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Only Possible When Hormuz Reopens
US President Donald Trump said he’ll only consider a halt to attacks on Iran when the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, sowing further confusion about how long he’s prepared to continue the war. Iran’s “New Regime President” has asked the …

April 1, 2026North Korean Hackers Suspected in Axios Software Tool Breach
Axios, a tool widely used to develop software applications, was compromised overnight, introducing a vulnerability in a key part of the internet’s plumbing. Hackers were able to breach one of the few accounts that can release new versions of Axios … …