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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 ...
Streets Around Damaged NYC High-Rise Open, What Comes Next
The streets around a midtown Manhattan high-rise where buckled columns forced evacuations gradually returned to life Wednesday, as roads reopened, residents and hotel guests were allowed back into ...
New Data Shows Risk of Drowning Highest for Kids Ages 1-4
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages one to four, according to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) report. An average of 376 children under the age of 15 fatally ...
U.S. Forecaster Says El Niño to Strengthen Through Year End
El Niño will strengthen through the end of the year, with a 97% chance it will persist through early spring 2027, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday. "There is an 81% chance of a ...
Construction Firms Embrace Safety Programs to Reduce Serious Injury, Fatalities
Nearly two-thirds of construction firms have implemented a program to prevent serious injuries and fatalities, commonly called SIFs, according to a recent survey conducted by the Construction Safety ...