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Top 10 States Furthest Behind on Car Maintenance: CARFAX
New data shows that one in four drivers in at least 38 states nationwide are behind on recommended vehicle maintenance, according to vehicle history provider CARFAX. Mississippi has the highest ...
Near-Miss Data Can Expedite Self-Driving Vehicle Algorithm Training: Study
Researchers have developed a new approach to boosting self-driving vehicle algorithms that could significantly reduce the time and cost required to prepare automated vehicles for real-world ...
Higher Risk of Traffic Crashes Expected Over Labor Day Weekend
The National Safety Council estimates 434 people may die in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. during the 2026 Labor Day holiday period, a 2% increase from last year's holiday estimate. The Labor Day ...
Meta Agrees to Pay Nearly $17B to Settle Social Media Case
Meta Platforms agreed to pay a maximum $16.68 billion and make major changes to Facebook and Instagram to resolve claims by states across the U.S. that the company designed those platforms to addict ...
Newsom’s Term May End on the Question of Who Pays for Wildfire Damage
The bookends of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's nearly eight years in office have been defined by a crucial question: Who should cover the cost of damage from wildfires caused by utility equipment? ...
Nuclear Verdicts Go Boom, Increase 40.7% in 2025
So-called "nuclear" verdicts did not subside in 2025. In fact, it was quite the opposite. According to a new report from strategic communications and research firm Marathon Strategies, there were ...
Backcountry Guide Company Faces $150K Fine After Deadly California Avalanche
California workplace safety officials have fined a guide company that was leading backcountry skiers down a mountain in February when an avalanche was triggered, killing nine members of the group in ...
Amazon Plans Drone Delivery Expansion to Nearly 500 U.S. Locales
Amazon said on Wednesday it will expand its drone delivery service to reach hundreds of U.S. cities and towns by year end, up from 11 locations where it currently operates serving multiple ...