UN watchdog 'extremely concerned' about safety at Russia-controlled nuclear power plant in Ukraine
The security situation at Ukraine’s Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) is “deteriorating” following a drone attack nearby, the UN’s energy watchdog said on Saturday. Russian troops have occupied the plant since early March 2022, weeks after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. “The nuclear safety and security risks facing the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant have risen again. […]
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home could be closed as election nears, with Palm Beach mayor citing safety concerns
A major road adjacent to former President Donald Trump’s Florida home has been closed and traffic restricted for nearly a month, likely leading to the closure of his Mar-a-Lago resort as social season opens on the island and the crucial 2024 election approaches. The Secret Service closed South Ocean Boulevard one week after the attempted […]
Falcons land All-Pro Justin Simmons, potentially forming one of NFL’s top safety duos: reports
Simmons hit the free agent market at the start of the offseason after the Denver Broncos waived veteran safety Justin Simmons as a cost-cutting measure. Simmons has been searching for a new team as NFL training camps begin in late July, but on Thursday the two-time Pro Bowl selection appeared to have found a new […]
Trader Joe’s issues urgent recall of over 650K candles due to ‘fire hazard’ and ‘safety risk’
Trader Joe’s is urgently recalling approximately 653,000 Mango Tangerine-scented candles nationwide due to a “safety risk” caused by “unpredictable burn patterns.” The company announced Thursday. According to the notice According to guidelines issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a candle flame can spread from the wick into the wax, causing a larger-than-anticipated flame […]
Kids online safety bill hits roadblock in the House
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NASA Grapples with ‘Disagreement’ on Boeing Starliner Safety
NASA officials recently acknowledged there had been internal “disagreements” about the reliability of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft to safely return two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station. Ars Technical Report In an unprecedented move, NASA has publicly discussed the agency’s ongoing debate over the safety of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Primary concerns concern the reliability of […]
Flying taxis for passengers at Paris Olympics scrapped over safety concerns
A German air taxi manufacturer has scrapped plans to transport passengers in futuristic drones during the Paris Olympics due to delays in engine certification, the company said. Personal aircraft maker Volocopter has been testing flying taxis in the Paris area for several years and had been lobbying European authorities to allow the introduction of its […]
Florida sheriff’s deputy pulls missing autistic boy, 5, to safety from pond
Heart-stopping body camera footage shows the moment a Florida sheriff’s deputy rushed into a large pond to rescue a missing 5-year-old autistic boy who had run away from his home on Tuesday night. According to the video, a Volusia County Sheriff’s deputy was scouting a wooded area adjacent to a body of water in the […]
Fatal Tesla Cybertruck Crash in Texas Raises Concerns over EV Safety
In a tragic accident near Houston, Texas, the owner of a Tesla Cybertruck electric vehicle was burned alive when it crashed and burst into flames. Kou Reports What appears to be the first fatal crash involving the new Tesla Cybertruck happened at 1:45 a.m. Monday off the east coast of Texas. Police said the trendy […]
‘bizarre’ Kids Online Safety Act ‘won’t save any lives’
The Child Online Safety Act (KOSA) passed the Senate on Tuesday with bipartisan support, with Senator Rand Paul effectively being the only person to oppose it. “I have a lot of sympathy for this issue,” Sen. Paul (R-Ky.) told The Washington Post, “but I worry that it could lead to censorship.” The bill, which passed […]