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 […]
International Boxing Association Clarifies Reasons for Disqualifying Fighters with Alleged Male Chromosomes, Says Olympic Rules Jeopardize Safety
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has explained why it has disqualified two boxers currently competing in the Olympics, following growing controversy over the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to allow them to take part in this year’s Paris Olympics. The IOC has defended its decision to allow the controversial boxers to compete, arguing that it […]
Tens of millions of air bag inflators pose safety risk, possible recall looming: US auto safety regulators
See what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said people driving tens of millions of vehicles in the United States continue to be at risk of injury or death from unsafe front and passenger airbag inflators manufactured by ARC Automotive Inc. and Delphi Automotive Systems Inc. of Supplemental Initial Decisions According […]
‘Loner’ telltale signs, plus Alzheimer’s announcements and Olympics safety concerns
Thomas Matthew Crooks (centre) was described by his classmates as “isolated and helpless”, always alone and “bullied every day”. (Bethel Park School District, iStock) Red Flag – As the FBI claims the man who attempted to assassinate President Trump was a “lone wolf,” mental health experts are sharing warning signs and tips on how to […]
Elon Musk’s Tesla Recalls 1.8 Million Vehicles Due to Hood Latch Safety Concerns
Elon Musk’s Tesla has announced a recall of more than 1.8 million vehicles across multiple models due to a hood latch issue that could endanger driver safety. ABC News Reports Tesla has initiated a multi-year recall of more than 1.8 million vehicles, including the 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, and Model X, and the 2020-2024 […]