LPT: How to avoid a deadly wreck if rear-ended My dad (a retired firefighter whose seen some stuff) taught me this when I first started driving, so I thought I’d share: If you’re in the median or a turn lane waiting to turn left, keep your wheels straight until you are clear to make the turn. This way if you are rear-ended, you won’t get pushed into oncoming traffic leading to a bad accident…

Biden Says He’ll Visit Hawaii After Deadly Wildfires The president had not addressed the fires since last week, a relative silence that drew criticism from Republicans.

103 charged in deadly UCL fan violence in Greece Nearly 100 Croatian soccer fans appeared in an Athens court Wednesday to face criminal charges that include murder and membership of a criminal organization over their alleged involvement in deadly fan violence.

A Quaint French Bookstore’s Violent Dog Problem Turns Deadly The owner of a children’s bookshop on the Upper East Side had a German shepherd, Syko, who was known to attack other pets. His latest victim, Baby the toy poodle, died.

Wildfires and Deadly Floods Hit Europe The extreme weather across the continent this summer has destroyed huge amounts of land, forced many to evacuate, and in some cases caused deaths.

Overworked Inspector Missed Major Track Problems Two Days Before Deadly Amtrak Derailment: Report The problems in the railroad industry right now comes down to one thing; employees are forced to overwork to make up for staffing deficiencies in the name of profits. It’s a philosophy that we’ve seen time and time again that disregards the health and safety of railroad employees and the general public. A new report… Read more…

A Deadly Summer for Hikers in the Southwest At least seven heat-related deaths are suspected in state and national parks during a record-breaking heat wave.

Uber driver in first-ever deadly self-driving crash pleads guilty Image: ABC 15The backup driver in the self-driving Uber vehicle that killed a 49-year-old woman in Tempe, Arizona, in 2018 pled guilty to one count of endangerment and was sentenced to three years’ probation on Friday. Rafaela Vasquez worked as a safety driver for Uber’s autonomous vehicle test program in Arizona. She was behind the steering wh…

Amid the Counterattack’s Deadly Slog, a Glimmer of Success for Ukraine Recapturing the village of Staromaiorske was such welcome news for the country that President Volodymyr Zelensky announced it himself. But formidable Russian defenses have stymied progress elsewhere.

Texas Has A Deadly Speeding Problem Texas is trying to curb speeding in the state due to a high rate of fatalities that can be traced to speed-related car crashes. This summer, the Texas Department of Transportation is launching a “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign, which is all about convincing drivers to slow down on the state’s high-speed roadways. Read more…

Small, Hidden and Deadly: Mines Stymie Ukraine’s Counteroffensive To gain ground, Ukrainian forces have to make their way through a variety and density of Russian land mines they never imagined.

In a Texas City, Heat Proved Deadly Even for Those Long Used to It Extreme heat killed 10 people in Laredo, a sign that the eventual death toll from this year’s widespread heat waves could be substantial.

The Deadly Venom That Could Save Your Life

‘Don’t Be Sad, Father’: Farewells Reflect Deadly Period in West Bank In one of the deadliest periods in years in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, young Palestinians drawn into the struggle against Israel are writing farewell messages to their loved ones.

The Deadly Chemistry That Made Life Interesting