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A Hidden Climate Danger Threatens Coastal Communities With Toxic Chemicals
A little-known climate threat lurks under our feet: rising groundwater that could release toxic chemicals from more than 132,000 contaminated sites in coastal areas of the U.S. In a first of its kind ...
Lawyer Says Tesla Should Have Never Sold ‘Experimental Vehicles’ in AutoPilot Death Trial
The lawyer representing victims of a fatal crash of a Tesla Model 3 car in his opening statement in court on Thursday blamed the company's Autopilot driver assistant system, saying that "a car ...
Fire Risk Leads Hyundai and Kia to Recall 3.4M Vehicles, Owners Urged to Park Outside
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires. The recalls cover multiple car and SUV ...
Homeowners Remain Ill-Prepared for Water Damage Losses
New research highlights homeowners' lack of preparedness for non-weather-related water damage, despite water damage ranking as the second most prevalent cause of insurance loss claims. The Hanover ...
Class Action Against USAA; Failure to Pay Lessees Residual Value of Totaled Cars Alleged
A recently filed class action lawsuit in a California District Court accuses USAA General Indemnity Company of deceptive and unfair practice for failing to pay insureds the amount owed after leased ...
California Tesla Trial Over Autopilot Fatality Begins
Opening statements are set to begin today in the first U.S. trial over allegations that Tesla's Autopilot driver assistant feature led to a death, and its results could help shape similar cases ...
Overgrown Gully, Stubborn Embers May Be Key to Maui Fire Probe
Melted remains of an old car tire. Heavily burned trees. A charred stump of an abandoned utility pole. Investigators are examining these and other pieces of evidence as they seek to solve the mystery ...
Bigger Vehicles Contribute to Rise in Roadway Deaths for Pedestrians and Cyclists
Alyssa Milligan was someone who intuitively knew when another person needed help, encouragement or a kind word. Although she was new to Tennessee, the 23-year-old physical therapy student, whose ...