Nerf Gun, Power Rangers Claw Cited by Toy Safety Watchdog November 20, 2019 By Associated Press BOSTON — A Nerf dart gun, ice cream-scented Nickelodeon slime and a plastic Power Rangers claw are among the toys...
In Colorado, 24 High-Hazard Dams Are Seen as Problematic November 7, 2019 By Matt Volz Two dozen aging dams in Colorado were in unsatisfactory condition and are located in places where their failure would likely...
Self-Driving Uber in Crash Wasn’t Programmed to Spot Jaywalkers November 6, 2019 By Ryan Beene and Alan Levin Uber Technologies Inc.’s self-driving test car that struck and killed a pedestrian last year wasn’t programmed to recognize and react...
Cedar Rapids Struggling To Maintain Rare Houseboat Harbor October 15, 2019 By B.A. Morelli CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Time is running out on Ellis Harbor as erosion buckles infrastructure and creates safety hazards, residents...
Mass Shooting Rumor In Facebook Group Shows Private Chats are Not Risk-Free October 10, 2019 By Bryan Pietsch Ahead of the annual Blueberry Festival in Marshall County, Indiana, in early September, a woman broadcast a warning to her...
Research Finds ‘Culture’ Changes, New Technology Improve Safety for Motor Carriers August 23, 2019 By Jim Sams Commercial motor carriers that committed to a strong safety culture and installed advanced safety technology were able to reduce vehicle...
Things to Know about Last Week’s California Cliff Collapse August 7, 2019 ENCINITAS, Calif. — Three family members enjoying a day at a San Diego area beach were killed Friday when a...
YouTube Star’s Death Renews Concerns About E-Scooters’ Safety July 15, 2019 By Amanda Albright A YouTube star’s death on an electric scooter may renew safety concerns as scooter companies aggressively seek to expand their...
GM Recalls 368,000 Larger Duty Trucks for Fire Risks May 3, 2019 WASHINGTON — General Motors Co said Friday it is recalling 368,000 medium- and heavy-duty diesel trucks equipped with engine-block heaters...
In Avalanche Education, New Focus on Human Factors January 18, 2013 As more people are heading into the backcountry, avalanche educators say they’re finding new ways to help recreationists stay alive...