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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Ashley Giannetti joins Anderson Trial Lawyers, taking on injury cases
Anderson Trial Lawyers, a Norwich-based firm, has welcomed Ashley Giannetti as a new attorney, according to a community announcement. Giannetti will focus on workers' compensation and personal injury claims, succeeding Michael L. Anderson, who was recently appointed as an administrative law judge on the Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission. 'Ashley has shown a strong commitment to professionalism and the pursuit of just results for injured people, and we are proud to welcome her to the Anderson Trial Lawyers team,' said Principal Chris Anderson. 'We're confident that her expertise will strengthen our firm and the work we do on behalf of our clients.' Giannetti, a trial attorney with local roots, has been practicing law in Pennsylvania since 2014. She earned a bachelor's degree from Kalamazoo College in Michigan and a Juris Doctor degree from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University in Pennsylvania. She has served mostly as defense counsel for clients in personal injury, employment matters, contract and commercial disputes. Her experience includes representing clients in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and working for international defense firms. Chris Anderson expressed pride in his brother and colleague, Michael L. Anderson, on his appointment to the Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission. 'It is hard to lose a brother/colleague/attorney after two decades at Anderson Trial Lawyers after trying multiple difficult trials together, but this appointment to the Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission is the well-earned result of his tireless work to ensure that the injured workers he represented were compensated fairly,' Chris Anderson said. 'The people of Connecticut are getting a gem. I consider him to be one of the best attorneys in the state regarding workers' compensation law. He will shine in this new role, and I wish him the best of luck.' Anderson Trial Lawyers was founded in 1988 by Carl D. Anderson, a former president of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. His two sons later joined him at the firm as second-generation partners. The firm has assisted Eastern Connecticut residents in personal injury, products liability, wrongful death and workers' compensation claims, following the core values of compassion, commitment and community. For more information about Anderson Trial Lawyers, visit This story was created by reporter Beth McDermott, bmcdermott1@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on The Bulletin: Connecticut law firm welcomes new attorney after leadership shift Solve the daily Crossword
Fox News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Fox News Poll: Approval of SCOTUS at 5-year high, rebounding from record low in 2024
After a busy end to the 2024-2025 term, voters have a more positive view of the Supreme Court. In fact, the high court currently holds its highest approval rating since 2020. The latest Fox News survey finds 47% of voters approve of the job SCOTUS is doing, a 9-point jump since last July, when a record low 38% approved. The increase in approval is widespread, but especially among independents (up 16 points), women (+15), Republicans (+14), and voters under age 30 (+12). "Over the past decade, public confidence in our major institutions has declined," says Republican pollster Daron Shaw, who helps conduct the Fox News survey with Democrat Chris Anderson. "The Court's rebound could reflect its attempts to steer a middle course on politically polarizing questions or indicate an uptick in positive attitudes toward our more venerable institutions." The numbers still fall short of the court's 54% approval rating in 2020 (the last time it was above 50%) or the record high 58% in 2017. At that time, majorities of Democrats (65%) and independents (55%) and half of Republicans (50%) approved. The survey, released Wednesday, shows 50% of voters disapprove of the court's performance, down from 60% last year. Those most likely to disapprove are Democrats (78%), liberals (75%), and Black voters (61%), while the highest approval is among Republicans (76%), conservatives (74%), and White, evangelical Christians (66%). The share saying partisanship frequently plays a role in the court's decisions decreased 9 points since 2024 (from 42% to 33%) and that downward shift is seen across all demographics. Another 44% say partisanship plays a role sometimes and 20% say hardly ever or never. Still, by more than 2-to-1, more voters think SCOTUS is too conservative (43%) than too liberal in its decisions (18%, a low), while 36% think the court's rulings are about right. That's roughly where sentiment was last summer, when a record high 45% felt the court was too conservative, 19% said too liberal, and 33% said about right. Voters have felt the Court has been too conservative rather than too liberal since July 2018. The last time voters felt it was too liberal was in February 2017 when 31% said liberal and 18% conservative – a plurality of voters, and a record high, felt the court was about right in decisions (47%). Today, Democrats feel the strongest about the conservative leaning of the Court: 72% think it's too conservative, while 17% say it is about right, and 8% say too liberal. In 2017, it was 29%, 60%, and 8%, respectively. A 56% majority of Republicans say the Court is about right in its decisions, while 29% say too liberal, and 14% too conservative. In 2017, it was 32%, 59%, and 5%, respectively. Attitudes among independents are more balanced, with 40% saying the Court is too conservative, 36% about right, and 18% too liberal. In 2017, it was 16%, 48%, and 26%, respectively. Conducted July 18-21, 2025, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,000 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (114) and cellphones (636) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (250). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±3 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics of respondents are representative of the registered voter population. Sources for developing weight targets include the American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis and voter file data.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BP Marsh offloads Sterling to Australia's ATC Insurance
BP Marsh, the UK-based specialist investor, has divested its approximately 20% stake in Sterling Insurance to ATC Insurance Solutions, an Australian underwriting agency in which BP Marsh already has a 25% holding. The transaction saw ATC acquire 100% of Sterling's issued share capital for a total consideration of A$33.2m, through a combination of cash and equity. BP Marsh's portion of the deal, corresponding to its 20% interest in Sterling, will be settled via equity in ATC valued at around A$6.5m. This increases BP Marsh's stake in ATC from 25% to 27%. BP Marsh initially invested approximately £1.9m in Sterling in 2013. The investment generated an internal rate of return of 8.8% over a 12-year period. The firm expects further value growth through its increased holding in ATC. As part of the transaction, Dan Topping has stepped down from his position as nominee director on Sterling's board, while retaining his board role at ATC. BP Marsh stated that the transaction is aimed at facilitating a combination of its two investee companies, allowing Sterling's senior management to roll equity into ATC and providing liquidity to long-term shareholders of Sterling. ATC chairman and managing director Chris Anderson stated: "Sterling is highly respected within its sector, with a strong focus on niche, hard-to-place and complex risks. We are thrilled to welcome Sterling to the ATC family and look forward to working closely with their team as we continue to grow together." Sterling Chairman Tony Parington said: "We are excited to be joining forces with ATC and look forward to contributing to the success of the combined business. "Our partnership with BP Marsh since 2013 has been productive, and we are pleased that this relationship will continue as part of ATC." "BP Marsh offloads Sterling to Australia's ATC Insurance " was originally created and published by Life Insurance International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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05-06-2025
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'Wanted to make flying robots, not...': Developer upset as Ukraine uses his open-source code to make deadly drones
A 20-year-old open-source code powered Ukraine's Operation Spider Web that destroyed a third of Russian bombers that were hidden miles away from Ukraine. The creators of the code expressed surprise over the matter read more As Ukraine's Operation Spider Web rocked Russia, it has been revealed that open-source software used by hobbyist drones powered the attack that wiped out a third of Russia's strategic long-range bombers. The attack that took place on Sunday afternoon was seen as one of the most daring and technically coordinated attacks in modern warfare. In broad daylight, explosions rocked air bases in Belaya, Olenya, and Ivanovo in Russia, which are hundreds of miles from Ukraine. However, the Operation , which took over a year of planning, was carried out using a nearly 20-year-old piece of open-source drone autopilot software called ArduPilot. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The original creator of ArduPilot expressed shock over the matter, recalling how the drone company just started out of a basement. 'That's ArduPilot, launched from my basement 18 years ago. Crazy,' Chris Anderson said in a comment on LinkedIn below footage of the attack. 'Just wanted to make flying robots': Anderson Anderson eventually took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and tagged his co-creators, Jordi Muñoz and Jason Short, in a post about the attack. 'Not in a million years would I have predicted this outcome. I just wanted to make flying robots,' Short said in a reply to Anderson. 'Ardupilot-powered drones just took out half the Russian strategic bomber fleet.' 18 years after @Jrdmnz @jason4short and I created ArduPilot, here it is destroying large parts of the Russian air force. Crazy — Chris Anderson (@chr1sa) June 1, 2025 ArduPilot is an open-source software system that takes its name from the Arduino hardware systems it was originally designed to work with. The work on the source code began in 2007 when Anderson launched the website and cobbled together a UAV autopilot system out of a Lego Mindstorms set. DIYdrones eventually became a home for UAV enthusiasts, and for two years, Anderson's Lego UAV took flight. According to 404 Media, Muñoz and Anderson eventually founded 3DR, an early consumer drone company, and released the earliest versions of the ArduPilot software in 2009. Despite its popularity, the software system remains free to use and can be modified for various purposes. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Wow. Ardupilot powered drones just took out half the Russian strategic bomber fleet. — Jason Short (@jason4short) June 1, 2025 'ArduPilot is a trusted, versatile, and open source autopilot system supporting many vehicle types: multi-copters, traditional helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, boats, submarines, rovers, and more,' the project's website reads. 'The source code is developed by a large community of professionals and enthusiasts. New developers are always welcome!' Interestingly, the website analytics from 2023 showed that the project was very popular in both Ukraine and Russia since the start of the war.
India Today
04-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Ukraine used 20-year-old Open Source software in its Operation Spider Web against Russia
Ukraine recently carried out a massive AI drone attack – Operation Spider Web – deep inside Russian territory. This co-ordinated drone assault destroyed over a third of Russia's strategic long-range bombers situated at air bases in Belaya, Olenya, and Ivanovo, located deep within Russian territory and far from the frontlines. According to a new report, Ukraine used a nearly 20-year-old open-source autopilot software to carry out this to a report by 404 Media, the attack was powered by ArduPilot, a free software system originally developed by hobbyists for remote-controlled aircraft. ArduPilot was launched in 2007 by Chris Anderson, the former editor-in-chief of WIRED, who built the first version using a Lego Mindstorms later teamed up with Jordi Munoz and Jason Short to refine the project, which then grew into a community-driven platform for autonomous drone flight. In a LinkedIn post following the attack, Anderson revealed that the ArduPilot software had been used. Post on X by Chris Anderson advertisement Post by Jason Short who is one of the developers of ArduPilot software Originally designed to work with Arduino hardware, ArduPilot has now been upgraded into a robust platform that can guide drones, boats, submarines, and even rovers. It allows drone pilots to set GPS-guided waypoints, automate take-off and landing, and keep the craft stable in the air. While the software was created for peaceful and recreational purposes—like search and rescue, agricultural use, or 3D mapping—the use of this software in warfare has shown its adaptability for military project's website notes that ArduPilot is maintained by a global community and emphasises ethical development, stating that its mission is to build tools 'for the peaceful benefit of all.' It also includes a pledge not to knowingly support weaponisation—but being open source, the software can be freely modified and repurposed by footage from Ukraine' operation Operation Spider Web shared online shows drones running ArduPilot during the attack. According to the report, Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) smuggled quadcopters into Russian territory hidden in trucks and storage sheds. When triggered, the roofs of these hidden compartments opened, releasing drones already loaded with reports suggest that, instead of relying on satellite systems like Starlink—often jammed or tracked—these smaller drones used basic modems and Raspberry Pi-like boards to communicate over Russian mobile networks. And during the operation, the Open-source software ArduPilot helped Ukraine force ensure stabilisation and flight control of the drones despite high President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that 117 drones were involved in the operation and confirmed that the attack had been in planning for over a year. 'Thirty-four percent of the strategic cruise missile carriers stationed at air bases were hit. Our personnel operated across multiple Russian regions – in three different time zones,' he said in a post on X. 'And the people who assisted us were withdrawn from Russian territory before the operation; they are now safe.'
