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Nearly 463,000 U.S. Kia Owners Warned to Park Outside Over Fire Risks
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urged owners of 463,000 Kia crossover SUVs to park outdoors because of fire risks until new recall repairs are completed. Kia said it would ...
Streets Around Damaged NYC High-Rise Open, What Comes Next
The streets around a midtown Manhattan high-rise where buckled columns forced evacuations gradually returned to life Wednesday, as roads reopened, residents and hotel guests were allowed back into ...
New Data Shows Risk of Drowning Highest for Kids Ages 1-4
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages one to four, according to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) report. An average of 376 children under the age of 15 fatally ...
U.S. Forecaster Says El Niño to Strengthen Through Year End
El Niño will strengthen through the end of the year, with a 97% chance it will persist through early spring 2027, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday. "There is an 81% chance of a ...
Construction Firms Embrace Safety Programs to Reduce Serious Injury, Fatalities
Nearly two-thirds of construction firms have implemented a program to prevent serious injuries and fatalities, commonly called SIFs, according to a recent survey conducted by the Construction Safety ...
NYC Orders Pause of Construction on Damaged Midtown Office Tower
New York City building regulators said the conversion of a Midtown Manhattan office tower into residences must be paused while officials investigate what caused columns inside the building to fail, ...
U.S. States Seek $1.4T in Penalties in August Meta Youth Safety Trial
Meta Platforms said in a court filing on Monday that four states were seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties over accusations the company designed its Facebook and Instagram platforms to addict young ...
East Coast Cities More Dangerous for Drivers According to New Allstate Report
New analysis highlights how location and daily driving habits impact road safety, according to Allstate's 2026 America's Best Drivers Report. For the second year in a row, Brownsville, Texas, had the ...