Reading up on safety
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- You Should Know How Your House Works. Here’s a Guide.
A practical guide teaching homeowners how to safely shut off and restore their home's power and water supply for emergencies and maintenance.
- 2026 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer IIHS crash test
In IIHS crash tests, the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer protects its dummy while the 1996 model snaps its dummy's neck, highlighting 30 years of safety progress.
- She Loved Fighting Wildfires. Then One Trapped Her.
Two female firefighters died in a Colorado forest fire, including Emily Barker, who had loved the work since childhood.
- U.S. Will Investigate Why a Tesla Crashed Into a Texas House
NHTSA investigates a fatal Tesla crash in Texas where the driver-assistance system was active, and a woman in the struck home died.
- 18-Year-Old Dies in Fall From Horse Carriage in Central Park
An 18-year-old tourist from India died after falling from a horse carriage in Central Park when the driver exited to take a photo and the horse bolted.
- What we lost when we stopped letting kids leave the front yard
Hacker News commenters reflect on the decline in children's free-range play, attributing it to larger vehicles, safetyism, loss of community surveillance, and changing family structures, despite lower crime rates.
- Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads
Waymo temporarily suspended service in six cities after videos emerged showing two of its autonomous vehicles stalled on flooded streets in Atlanta.
- Tesla Model Y is first car to meet new US driver assistance safety benchmark
NHTSA's new ADAS benchmark names the 2026 Tesla Model Y as the first vehicle to pass its four new automated safety tests.
- DSHR's Blog: The Handoff Problem
Google and Waymo rejected human handoffs in self-driving cars because drivers lose situational awareness, a problem Tesla's FSD still suffers from, causing more crashes.
- LaGuardia Crash Tests New Port Authority Leader - The New York Times
The LaGuardia airport crash tested new Port Authority leader Kathryn Garcia, who consoled injured firefighters and managed delays across New York's three major airports.
- See How the LaGuardia Plane Crash Unfolded - The New York Times
Flight data and video reveal how an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, killing two and injuring dozens.
- In LaGuardia Crash That Killed 2, Call to ‘Stop!’ Came Too Late - The New York Times
An Air Canada Express jet collided with a fire truck on the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport, killing two pilots and injuring dozens.
- Trapped in a Self-Driving Car During an Anti-Robot Attack - The New York Times
Passengers trapped in Waymo robotaxis during San Francisco anti-autonomous-vehicle vandalism attacks describe fear and helplessness, highlighting a safety gap in emergency egress design.
- Waymo Co-CEO Tries to Make a Case for the Safety of Driverless Cars - The New York Times
Waymo's co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana argues the company's autonomous vehicles are safer than human drivers but acknowledges earning public trust remains a difficult challenge.
- Powder’s Siren Song: The Risks and Rewards of Backcountry Skiing - The New York Times
A series of fatal avalanches this winter in North America and Europe has intensified scrutiny of backcountry skiing's inherent risks, prompting reflection on safety practices.
- These Skiers Cleared Out as Group That Would Be Hit by Avalanche Arrived - The New York Times
A group of skiers who evacuated their cabins before the storm avoided an avalanche that struck a party that arrived later and chose to stay.
- Two Sisters Died in Tahoe Area Avalanche During Trek With Friends - The New York Times
Two experienced skiers from the Bay Area died in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe during a trek with friends.
- Winter Storm: How to Prepare and Stay Safe in Extreme Cold Weather - The New York Times
Extreme cold weather poses widespread health risks beyond frostbite and hypothermia, affecting nearly every part of the body.
- Man Charged in Fatal Shooting During Backyard Target Practice - The New York Times
An Oklahoma man who bought a Glock .45 for Christmas was shooting at a can in his backyard during target practice when a stray bullet fatally struck a nearby woman.
- Autoland saves King Air, everyone reported safe
Garmin's Autoland system safely landed a King Air 200 after pilot incapacitation, marking its first real-world non-test use.