U.S.
California City to Pay Nearly $1M to K-9 Dog Bite Victim
A Northern California city has agreed to pay nearly $1 million to settle a lawsuit alleging police used excessive force after a K-9 dog bit into a woman's scalp during her arrest, requiring her to ...
Despite Bridge Condition Improvement, More Needs to Be Done
Despite a consistent drop in the number of structurally deficient bridges in the U.S since 2020, one in three still needs to be replaced or repaired, according to a recent report from the American ...
Judge Reduces UPS Driver’s $237.6M Bias Verdict to $39.6M
A federal judge reduced a $237.6 million jury award against United Parcel Service UPS.N to $39.6 million in the case of a Black former driver who accused the package delivery company of workplace ...
How Will the Antitrust Showdown Launched Under Biden Change Under Trump?
The U.S. antitrust watchdogs that pounced on Big Tech and deterred corporate deal-making throughout President Joe Biden's administration may be kept on a shorter leash by Donald Trump after he ...
Safety Agency Says Rising Traffic Deaths a Growing Crisis in U.S.
The United States must address a growing public health crisis over traffic deaths that remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board said ...
Uptick in Cargo Thefts Seen During Past Thanksgiving Holidays
An increased risk of cargo theft occurs during the Thanksgiving holiday period, according to CargoNet analysis. The Verisk business and cargo theft prevention and recovery firm's analysis of supply ...
Survey Finds Home Hunters’ Search Fueled by Climate, Crime and Safety Concerns
House hunters ready to move rank safety and climate risk fears above lower property taxes, family changes and higher-rated schools, according to a new Redfin survey. Nearly one in seven (13.7 ...
Hurricane Wind Speeds Increased by 18MPH Over Past Five Years: Study
A new study shows warmer than normal ocean temperatures caused by global warming boosted maximum intensities for most storms between 2019 and 2023, as well as for every 2024 hurricane. As a result of ...