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Misuse of Driver-Assistance Systems Biggest Risk to Road Safety: Survey
Motorists' misuse of driver-assistance technology and drivers being distracted by in-vehicle features, rather than mechanical problems, are the biggest risks for road safety, according to a survey of ...
In Michigan, 100K Live at the Mercy of Aging Dams
Jonathan Korbecki was relaxing at home on the Thornapple River one rainy February night when the fire marshal knocked on his door, warning the nearby Labarge Dam may fail and send a wall of water his ...
As the insurance market continues to stabilize, the next phase of the market will reward independent agencies that can respond...
Brute-Force Password Cracking Getting Faster, Longer Passwords Are Better
New analysis reveals that password cracking becomes 20 to 25% faster every year, according to cybersecurity firm Hive Systems. Its annual report, the 2026 Password Table, confirms a three-year trend: ...
Florida Conducting Annual Slow Down Campaign to Target Speeders
The state of Florida announced its 9th annual Operation Southern Slow Down campaign targeting speeders across the state, according to a joint announcement by the Florida Department of Transportation ...
Study Finds Long-Term Substance Use Among Workers Rising
Nearly one in five workers in the general U.S. workforce, 19.1%, tested positive for drug use based on hair specimen analysis collected in 2025, an increase of nearly 46% compared to 13.1% in 2021, ...
What to Know About the Widespread Cyclospora Outbreak
Scores of people in the United States have been sickened by a parasite commonly linked to contaminated fresh produce that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. But there are ways to protect yourself ...
Month-long Speeding Awareness Campaign Aims to Reduce Fatalities
A new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration campaign highlights the dangers of speeding, a factor in nearly one-third of traffic deaths annually. In 2024, 11,288 people were killed in ...
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 ...