Risk
Higher Risk of Traffic Crashes Expected Over Labor Day Weekend
The National Safety Council estimates 434 people may die in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. during the 2026 Labor Day holiday period, a 2% increase from last year's holiday estimate. The Labor Day ...
Newsom’s Term May End on the Question of Who Pays for Wildfire Damage
The bookends of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's nearly eight years in office have been defined by a crucial question: Who should cover the cost of damage from wildfires caused by utility equipment? ...
Every insurance claim tells a story, but rarely in a single document. Instead, that narrative unfolds across adjuster notes, medical...
Travelodge CEO Quits After Hotel Assault Spurs Security Concerns
The chief executive officer of Travelodge Hotels Ltd. has stepped down, as the chain pledged to beef up its security measures after a female guest was sexually assaulted at one of its properties. Jo ...
Despite Risk, Speeding Becoming Normalized AAA Study Finds
A new study suggests that some drivers feel speeding is okay despite the risks, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS). While most drivers agreed that posted speed limits are ...
How a Texas Student Blew the Whistle on a Rogue AI Supply Chain Hacking Attempt
Sinan Can Demir wanted to spend the last week of July burnishing his resume. Instead, he engaged in a battle of wits with an artificial-intelligence agent unleashed by a British government lab. It ...
States, Cities Consider Holding Parents Responsible for Injuries Caused by Kids on E-bikes
As traumatic injuries and deaths surge among children involved in crashes on e-bikes and other electrified vehicles, one California prosecutor is cracking down by pursuing criminal charges against ...
Car Crashes Spike on New Album Release Days: Study
A newly released study found that car crashes spiked on major music album release days than on the 10 days before and after, according to "Smartphones, Online Music Streaming, and Traffic ...
Climate Damage: The Next Hit to Europe’s Public Finances
Someone will have to pick up the tab for the damage wrought by Europe's increasingly volatile weather, and with the bulk of those economic losses uninsured, that will be the public purse unless ...