U.S.
Pittsburgh Faulted for Poor Inspection, Upkeep of Bridge That Collapsed
The city of Pittsburgh, Pa., did not adequately maintain or repair a bridge and failed to act on inspection reports, leading to the corrosion of the structure's steel legs and its collapse into a ...
Regulators Probing September MGM Resorts’ Cyber Attack
MGM Resorts International disclosed that state and federal regulators were probing a cyber attack on its systems that took place in September and caused a $100 million hit to the company's ...
Study: Slight Increase in Workplace Injuries in States Where Recreational Marijuana Is Allowed
In states where recreational marijuana laws allow for its recreational use, a new study has found an increase in workplace injuries. The study, "Recreational Marijuana Legalization and Workplace ...
Vehicle Crashes Caused More Than 44,000 Deaths in the U.S. in 2023
There were approximately 44,450 motor vehicle fatalities in the United State in 2023, according to a preliminary analysis released by the National Safety Council (NSC). Though a 4 percent decline ...
What California’s Rainy Season Means for Water Supply
After a dry start to winter, California's rainy season is finally well under way. December downpours sent water racing through streets in coastal Ventura County and the city of Santa Barbara. Flash ...
2023 Was an Unpredictable Year for Tornadoes in the U.S.
Last year, there were 1,269 preliminary confirmed tornadoes in the U.S., which is the 12th most on record (1950-2023) and greater than the 10-year average (1,155), according to the "Year In Review" ...
GM Cruise Robotaxi Unit Names Former Ford, Apple Exec Safety Chief
General Motors' Cruise recently named a longtime auto and tech industry employee as head of safety for the robotaxi unit. Cruise named Steve Kenner as its chief safety officer, who will oversee ...
U.S. Port Online Attack Vulnerability Leads to Heightened Cybersecurity
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order and created a federal rule aimed at better securing the nation's ports from potential cyberattacks. The administration is outlining a set of ...