House Approves USPS Crash Reporting Rules for Trucking Contractors
House lawmakers have passed the Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2024, directing the U.S. Postal Service to create new rules for tracking crashes involving its trucking contractors.
Evacuations and Safety Precautions Amid Heavy Rainfall in Texas
Parts of Texas, including Harris County where Houston is located, are grappling with severe flooding after intense rainfall.
NHTSA Concludes Tesla Autopilot Safety Probe and Initiates New Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently wrapped up an extensive probe into Tesla’s Autopilot system that started back in 2021.
Baltimore Files Legal Claims Against Cargo Ship Owners for Bridge Collapse
The City of Baltimore is holding the owner and manager of the cargo ship responsible for the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month.
The Fallout from Baltimore's Key Bridge Collapse Leaves Implications for Dockworkers
Last month, a major incident occurred when Baltimore's Key Bridge, a crucial artery for transit and shipping, was struck by a cargo ship and collapsed.
EPA Sets First-Ever National PFAS Limit in Drinking Water
In a groundbreaking move, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new regulations limiting PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in drinking water.
Investigation Launched After New Boeing 737 Incident
The U.S. airline regulators are looking into an unusual incident where a part of a Boeing 737-800’s engine came loose during takeoff.
Navigating the ADHD Medication Shortage in the US
It turns out that around 1 in 10 people in the US who rely on Adderall and similar meds for ADHD are hitting a wall due to a medication shortage.
Bridge Collapse at Port of Baltimore Upends Local Logistics
The Francis Scott Key Bridge near Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday morning after a huge container ship hit one of its pillars.
Biden Administration Implements Landmark Asbestos Ban
The Biden administration recently finalized a ban on the only remaining type of asbestos still used in the United States.
116,000 Peterbilt & Kenworth Semi-Trucks Recalled Due to Gear Shifter Issue
Approximately 116,000 Peterbilt and Kenworth semi-trucks were recalled due to issues with improperly crimped connectors in the gear shifter. T
Federal Audit Reveals Boeing's Operational Deficiencies
A recent federal audit of Boeing revealed more than thirty deficiencies in the company's operations, triggered by an incident where an air panel blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight.
Massive Toyota Recall Underway as Tacoma Trucks and More Pose Safety Risks
Toyota Motor is recalling 381,199 Toyota Tacoma trucks from 2022 and 2023 in the US due to a brake performance issue posing a crash risk.
Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Address Air Travel Concerns for Wheelchair Users
The Biden Administration is taking steps to address long-standing complaints from travelers who use wheelchairs about airlines damaging or losing their mobility devices.
CBP's Eagle Pass Officers Seize Three Meth Shipments Worth Over $847,000
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry had a successful day intercepting methamphetamine shipments, seizing three loads valued at over $847,000 in total.
Brace for Severe Thunderstorms and Temperature Swings in the Midwest
Get ready for some wild weather in the Midwest! Severe thunderstorms are on the horizon for Tuesday, packing damaging hail, strong winds, and even a slight chance of tornadoes.
Journalist Fazil Khan's Death Sparks Concern Over Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in New York
Tragedy struck New York as journalist Fazil Khan, 27, lost his life in a devastating apartment fire caused by a micromobility device's lithium-ion battery.
Fire Incident Sparks Evacuation Near Amazon Fulfillment Center in Illinois
Employees at an Amazon fulfillment center in Markham, Illinois, experienced an evacuation due to a nearby fire on Thursday morning.
Winter Storms Ravage U.S., Bringing Snow, Ice, and Tragedy
The U.S. is in the grip of extreme winter weather, causing disruptions and tragic incidents across the country.
FDA Approves Florida's Plan to Import Affordable Canadian Medications
The Food and Drug Administration has given Florida the green light to import medications from Canada - a move aimed at lowering drug prices in the United States.