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Publisher Focus Entertainment officially extends live support for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 into a third year following 12 million players. Updates including a Salamanders Champion Pack, wargear reworks, and a practice arena arrive via Patches 13 and 14 between June and September. Content from previous years remains free while new features address community requests.
On May 1, 2026, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel secured a settlement requiring Northeast Gravel Company and Boulder Creek Development Corporation to investigate and remediate PFAS contamination at their Belmont property. Following a 2018 leak that polluted local drinking water and the Grand River, the companies agreed to an administrative order after failing previous cooperation efforts. Additionally, Boulder Creek Development Corporation must reimburse the state $100,000 for investigation costs.
Severe storms approaching central Texas warn communities of potential flooding as heavy rains, reaching up to six inches, are expected Thursday through Friday. Although much of the state faces drought conditions, rapid rainfall rates pose risks for flash flooding in areas with poor drainage. This alert follows last summer's devastating floods that killed over 160 people, prompting Camp Mystic to withdraw its reopening application.
Two Florida firms introduced new storm mitigation products on May 1, 2026. Flood Risk America released hinged gates, permanent doors, and fabric barriers for property entry protection. Tarpers unveiled TarpBags to secure roof tarps using water-filled bags instead of nails or sandbags. These innovations aim to speed up deployment, enhance safety, and reduce property damage claims in storm-prone regions.
Glen David Ramey, owner of David Ramey Insurance in Murray, Kentucky, pleaded not guilty to fraud charges regarding alleged swiping of premium payments from Yahweh Baptist Church. Charged in early April after church leaders received a cancellation notice, Ramey faces a preliminary hearing on May 13. Investigators noted discrepancies between a run-loss report showing coverage gaps and records indicating consistent premium payments, though officials suspect additional victims may emerge during the ongoing investigation.