Partly cloudy Memorial Day forecast for Texas
A weak cold front crossed the Texas Panhandle into the South Plains with a low pressure trough ahead. The National Weather Service predicts partly cloudy skies through Saturday with isolated to scattered thunderstorms across West and North Texas tonight and Saturday. Highs in the 80s and 90s, near 100 along the Rio Grande in the Big Bend.
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Regulator doubts U S reactor safety on core melt risk
NRC member James Asselstine warned Congress that a U S reactor could experience a large scale core melt and radiation release comparable to Chernobyl within 20 years unless further safety steps are taken. He contrasted with NRC Chair Palladino who cited a 12 percent likelihood and said plants are safe.
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Insurance chairmen faults insurers and lawyers in liability crunch
Lyndon Olson of the Texas State Board of Insurance criticizes insurers for irresponsibility and greed while urging the civil justice system to be examined. He says the problem also stems from years of low rates and a cut‑throat market. The board will study closed claims from 1985 onward to guide policy and court handling reforms.
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