Safety
Why won’t anyone stop ICE from masking?
Why won’t anyone stop ICE from masking? Americans are concerned about masked law enforcement due to issues like accountability, trust, and overall vibes. The lack of visibility into who’s a cop and who’s not can be dangerous, as seen in the case of Minnesota legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband being killed by an assassin […]
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Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance
Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance Federal immigration enforcement near schools can disrupt attendance, traumatize students, and damage their academic performance, as seen in recent protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The Trump administration’s surge of over 3,000 federal agents […]
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South Florida’s Brightline has highlighted an old problem – every year for the past decade, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains
South Florida’s Brightline has highlighted an old problem – every year for the past decade, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains High-speed passenger trains like Florida’s Brightline have highlighted an old problem: every year for the past decade, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains in South Florida, highlighting the need to address safety concerns. The […]
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NASA Develops Blockchain Technology to Enhance Air Travel Safety and Security
NASA Develops Blockchain Technology to Enhance Air Travel Safety and Security NASA has developed a blockchain technology to enhance air travel safety and security by protecting flight data from cyber threats. The system uses a decentralized database approach, where information is shared across a vast network, recording and verifying every change to ensure data accuracy […]
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What’s the best way to ship holiday gifts?
What’s the best way to ship holiday gifts? Before shipping holiday gifts, ensure they can withstand a 12-inch drop to prevent damage. Shipping directly from the retailer is often the best choice, as products are designed to withstand parcel delivery and companies are responsible for damage. The most environmentally responsible packaging options currently include corrugated […]
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Parents call for New York governor to sign landmark AI safety bill
Parents call for New York governor to sign landmark AI safety bill A group of over 150 parents has sent a letter to New York governor Kathy Hochul urging her to sign the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act without changes. The RAISE Act, which passed in June, requires large AI model developers like […]
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Meta had a 17-strike policy for sex trafficking, former safety leader claims
Meta had a 17-strike policy for sex trafficking, former safety leader claims Meta allegedly has a 17-strike policy for sex trafficking on its platform, giving accounts 16 chances to engage in human trafficking before suspension. The company’s former head of safety and wellbeing, Vaishnavi Jayakumar, claims that this policy is unusually high compared to the […]
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What’s a ‘black box’ warning? A pharmacologist explains how these labels protect patients
What’s a ‘black box’ warning? A pharmacologist explains how these labels protect patients A “black box” warning on a health product is a tool for alerting pharmacists and clinicians that the medication may have serious risks, which they must communicate to consumers. Black box warnings are required by law and appear on product package inserts, […]
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FDA recall of blood pressure pills due to cancer-causing contaminant may point to higher safety risks in older generic drugs
FDA recall of blood pressure pills due to cancer-causing contaminant may point to higher safety risks in older generic drugs The FDA has recalled over 580,000 prazosin capsules due to elevated levels of cancer-causing chemicals called nitrosamines. Prazosin, a generic blood pressure drug, was produced by Teva Pharmaceuticals and is prescribed to around 510,000 patients […]
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AI superintelligence isn’t about ‘helping people’
AI superintelligence isn’t about ‘helping people’ A group of over 80,000 faith leaders, creatives, and scientists have signed an open letter urging lawmakers to prohibit the development of AI superintelligence. The letter argues that AI superintelligence should not be developed until it is safe and enjoys broad public support. Proponents of AI superintelligence claim it […]
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