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Hands-Free Driver Systems Don’t Improve Safety: NTSB
The systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel are convenient but don't improve safety because people are often too reliant on them and end up paying more attention to their ...
Senator’s Probe Reveals Lack of Transparency in Remote Assistance Use in Self-Driving Cars
A new report published by Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, highlights troubling information when it comes to autonomous vehicles on ...
Top 5 Spring Weather Risks for Homeowners
A sharp uptick in home insurance claims is seen each spring in the U.S. Heavy rain, severe storms, and fluctuating temperatures expose vulnerabilities in roofs, drainage systems, and property ...
New DOJ Policy to Lessen Penalties for Companies That Self-Report Criminal Misconduct
The U.S. Justice Department is rolling out a policy across divisions to encourage companies to report criminal misconduct in exchange for reduced penalties and other benefits, according to a DOJ memo ...
Nation’s Most Contaminated Sites Vulnerable to Flooding, Wildfires EPA Watchdog Says
About 100 of the nation's most contaminated toxic waste sites are in areas prone to flooding and wildfires, a potential public health threat to millions of Americans in surrounding communities, the ...
LaGuardia Controller Staffing May Have Violated Procedures on Night of Collision
Air traffic controller staffing at LaGuardia airport on the night an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck may have violated the facility's procedures by combining roles before midnight, ...
Tiger Woods’ Crash is Golfer’s Fourth Car Crash and Second DUI Arrest
Tiger Woods' arrest Friday for a car crash in Florida was at least the fourth auto-related incident involving the golfer and the second in which he was charged with driving under the influence of ...
Report Reveals Mixed Collision Trends as Fleets Work to Implement Safety Programs
A new report indicates that collision rates are beginning to level off, rising just 4% in 2025, according to analysis by fleet telematics provider Lytx. The rate of severe crashes per mile fell by ...