The Shocking Crash That Led Marin County to Reckon With the Dangers of E-Bikes - The New York Times

kept by eddie dec 01, 25

A fatal e-bike crash in Marin County, California, spurred local officials to implement new regulations to curb the dangers of unregulated e-bikes.

Nearly all UK drivers say headlights are too bright
Nearly all UK drivers report that modern car headlights are too bright, with many calling for stricter regulations and better aiming standards.
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A Tap-to-Pay Society Is Leaving These New Yorkers Behind - The New York Times
The article examines how the widespread shift to cashless payments in New York City disadvantages street vendors, performers, and unhoused individuals who rely on cash.
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This page does not exist - Committees - UK Parliament
The UK Parliament’s Communications and Digital Committee seeks evidence on whether the Online Safety Act has improved online safety, examining Ofcom’s implementation and potential legislative reforms.
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The unpowered SSDs in your drawer are slowly losing your data
Consumer SSDs left unpowered for over a year can lose data due to voltage leakage from NAND cells, making them risky for long-term cold storage.
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