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Musk Turns to Texas for Hands-off Regulation of Robotaxis
Elon Musk told investors in late January that Tesla would roll out "autonomous ride-hailing for money" by June in Austin, Texas — a state where the company faces almost no regulation, raising ...
Truck Crash Deaths Surge, List Highlights Most Dangerous States
Deaths related to truck crashes have soared in recent years, according to a report issued by a government safety coalition. Since 2009, truck-related crash deaths increased by nearly 75 percent, data ...
Recent Aviation Disasters Spur Fear Over Flying Safety
The spate of recent aviation disasters and close calls have people worried about the safety of flying. The midair collision that killed 67 near Washington, the fiery plane crash in Philadelphia and a ...
Researcher Updating Building Code Standards to Address Outdoor Fires
The recent Los Angeles, Calif., fires drove home how dangerous wildfires can be when they encroach on urban areas. So-called "wildland-urban interface" fires are on the rise, but building codes and ...
Dark City Roads Deadly for Pedestrians at Night: AAA
Pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. rose 80 percent in the past 15 years after reaching a historic low in 2009. Now, new research highlights the increase has almost entirely occurred on urban arterial ...
FBI Busts South American Organized Theft Ring Targeting Pro Athlete Homes
Last week, the FBI announced a coordinated operation of arrests and searches in multiple jurisdictions in its effort to investigate burglaries targeting the homes of several professional athletes. ...
Third-Party Attack Vectors Responsible for 59% of Insurance Breaches
A new report from SecurityScorecard highlights how cybersecurity gaps threaten critical services and policyholder trust. Among the top 150 insurance companies involved third-party attack vectors, 59 ...
Why the LA Wildfires Should Not Have Been a Surprise Loss
The January 2025 LA Wildfires caused unprecedented losses, but those losses should have been anticipated by insurers. The purpose of catastrophe models is to prepare insurers for losses that haven't ...