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Wildfire Smoke Set to Cause Mounting Deaths and Economic Losses
Increased wildfire smoke could lead to 1.4 million premature deaths globally each year by the end of this century, according to a new study. Scientists at China's Tsinghua University found that early ...
Man Who Died on Florida Roller Coaster Had Spinal Condition
Emergency workers who responded to Universal Orlando Resort's newest park for a man who had become unresponsive on a roller coaster originally were told he had lacerations. But when they got to the ...
Cyber Threats Continue to Top Concerns for Large, Mid-Size Firms: Travelers
A survey of more than 1,200 business leaders across the country highlights cyber threats as the top concern among large- and medium-sized companies, according to the latest Travelers Risk Index. For ...
Autumn is the Most Dangerous Season For Car Accidents in the U.S.: CARFAX
Statistics show that fall, not winter, is the most dangerous season for car crashes, according to CARFAX. Data showed that in 39 states, Fall accounted for the highest percentage of accidents ...
FTC Says Finger-Detecting Table Saw Rule Would Raise Prices
A proposal to require U.S. table saw manufacturers to use one company's patented finger detection technology should be dropped, along with more than 170 other regulations that hamper competition, the ...
Primary Insurers Must Pay $50M for North Carolina Helicopter Crash Death
A North Carolina judge has ordered $50 million be paid to the family of a Charlotte TV station meteorologist who was killed in a helicopter crash three years ago after finding the companies that ...
Behavioral Issues Hamper Outcomes in Workers With Shoulder, Knee Injuries
A new study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) highlights how psychosocial risk factors, such as fear of movement, poor coping skills and low mood, can significantly impact ...
NHTSA Grants Industry Request to Delay New Car Rating Updates to 2027 Models
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Friday that it will delay the implementation of updates to the U.S. government's New Car Assessment Program, finalized in December, ...