Risk
Gun Oversight Focus of Testimony in Fatal Alex Baldwin Movie Set Shooting
A film-set manager increased oversight of firearm safety but was only partially aware of misfires in the days leading up to the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin during rehearsal ...
Gas Stoves May Emit More Nanoparticles Than Car Exhausts, and Other Risk Alerts
Cooking on a gas stove can emit more nano-sized particles into the air than vehicles that run on gas or diesel, possibly increasing the risk of developing asthma or other ...
Intense Blizzard to Hit Parts of California
Blizzard conditions can be expected throughout the northern portion of California beginning Thursday, February 29, and running through the weekend, according to a National Weather Service alert. The ...
Pedestrian Deaths Dip Slightly in First Half of 2023, Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Dangerous driving and inadequate infrastructure continue to pose a deadly threat to pedestrians, according to the latest figures by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). In the first half ...
Experts Say Boeing’s Safety Culture Falls Short Despite Efforts to Fix It
When it comes to safety culture at Boeing, there is a "disconnect" between senior management and workers, and employees responsible for checking the company's planes question whether they can raise ...
Pittsburgh Faulted for Poor Inspection, Upkeep of Bridge That Collapsed
The city of Pittsburgh, Pa., did not adequately maintain or repair a bridge and failed to act on inspection reports, leading to the corrosion of the structure's steel legs and its collapse into a ...
Regulators Probing September MGM Resorts’ Cyber Attack
MGM Resorts International disclosed that state and federal regulators were probing a cyber attack on its systems that took place in September and caused a $100 million hit to the company's ...
Study: Slight Increase in Workplace Injuries in States Where Recreational Marijuana Is Allowed
In states where recreational marijuana laws allow for its recreational use, a new study has found an increase in workplace injuries. The study, "Recreational Marijuana Legalization and Workplace ...