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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 ...
For years, the insurance industry has been working to reduce the friction that slows down underwriting, claims, and servicing. Now,...
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 ...
IIHS Announces Changes to Moderate Overlap Front Crash Test Scoring Criteria
New scoring criteria is being rolled out for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's moderate overlap front crash test to better account for variations in the position of the rear shoulder belt. ...
Appeals Court Overturns $366M FedEx Race Bias Verdict
A federal appeals court on Thursday threw out a $366.2 million verdict against FedEx, in a case brought by a Black sales manager who said the package delivery company fired her in retaliation for ...