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.
Japan Airlines Flight Catches Fire in Collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport
In a dramatic incident at Tokyo's Haneda airport, a Japan Airlines flight carrying hundreds of passengers caught fire on the runway after colliding with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft.
Improperly Licensed Truck Driver Blamed for Fatal Metra Train Collision in Illinois
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that the actions of an improperly licensed truck driver were the probable cause of a fatal grade-crossing collision involving a Metra commuter train in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, in May 2022.
Tesla's Response to 2-Million-Vehicle Autopilot 'Recall' Sparks Debate on Autonomous Driving Safety
Tesla addressed a 2-million-vehicle Autopilot "recall" by releasing software version 2023.44.30 as a free over-the-air update to affected vehicles, enhancing safety alerts.
GM Fires Nine Executives at Cruise Following Pedestrian Accident
General Motors (GM) has fired nine executives at its autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Cruise, following a pedestrian accident in San Francisco.
Tesla Recalls 2 Million U.S. Vehicles to Enhance Autopilot Safety Features Amidst Criticisms
Tesla is recalling over 2 million vehicles in the U.S. to update software and address a defective system designed to ensure driver attention while using Autopilot.
Truck Driver Charged with Homicide After 15-Year-Old Student's Tragic Death at School Bus Stop
A 41-year-old truck driver, Gregory Jackson, has been charged with criminal negligent homicide in connection with the death of a 15-year-old Livingston ISD student who was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler as he was getting off a school bus.
Aviation Professionals Advocate for Mental Health Reform Amidst FAA Review
Commercial pilot Troy Merritt and other aviation professionals have highlighted their struggles with mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, during a summit meeting in Washington, D.C.
PFAS Contamination in U.S. Freshwater Fish Raises Health Concerns
Freshwater fish in the United States contain concerning levels of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as "forever chemicals," which accumulate in fish, posing a health risk to consumers, especially in rural, Indigenous, and low-income communities.
Train Derailment Sparks Chemical Spillage and Evacuation in Eastern Kentucky
A train derailment in eastern Kentucky caused the spillage of a chemical, leading officials to advise the evacuation of Livingston, a small town of about 200 residents, due to concerns about air quality.
Efforts Persist to Rescue 40 Trapped in Collapsed Indian Highway Tunnel
Rescue efforts continued to reach 40 men trapped inside a collapsed highway tunnel in India's northern state of Uttarakhand for the fifth day.
Southern California Braces for First Major Storm of the Season, Bringing Unusual Rainfall
The first significant storm of the season is set to hit Southern California midweek, bringing cooler temperatures and 1 to 2 inches of rain over multiple days, which is unusual for this time of year.
Tarantula Causes Collision Between Tourists and Motorcyclist
Tourists from Switzerland had an unexpected encounter in Death Valley National Park when they stopped to avoid hitting a tarantula crossing the road, causing a 24-year-old motorcyclist from Canada to collide with their camper van.