Shopping malls, once synonymous with American suburban sprawl and rampant consumerism, have been on the decline for years.

A Thursday vote has been scheduled on the House Financial Services Committees version of legislation reauthorizing the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act as industry reps stake out their positions on the House and Senate versions.

Even in the face of the known risks posed by cyber attacks, many corporate boards are not taking the proper steps to address cyber-security issues, says a Securities and Exchange Commission official.

As our need for the Internet grows, our ability to control, monitor and maintain it will not keep pace.