Oct 07 Watch Why hands-free tech doesn’t necessarily make driving safer By PBS NewsHour In a device-heavy world, hands-free technology is supposed to make tasks like driving safer. But a new report found that talking, texting and adjusting music might be even more distracting if you’re not using your hands. Gwen Ifill learns more… Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch Automakers recall 14 million cars for exploding airbags By PBS NewsHour Airbags are a major defense for car passengers in an accident. But airbags supplied by the Takata Corporation to several automakers have been found to rupture or explode after a front crash, causing serious injuries and two deaths. Recalls related… Continue watching
May 08 Worker dies at construction site for World Cup By Sam Lane The man received an electric shock while working on the Arena Pantanal in the city of Cuiaba, according to the Associated Press. He died a half hour later from cardiorespiratory arrest. Continue reading
May 05 Baby safety gates send 1,800 kids to the ER every year By Travis Daub The study, conducted by Nationwide Children's Hospital, looked at data on children up to age 6, and covers hospital records going back to 1990. The report finds that gate-related injuries were different for different age groups, and that they most… Continue reading
Apr 09 Toyota recalls 6.4 million vehicles for five separate defects By Ellen Rolfes Toyota announced a recall of 6.4 million vehicles globally, including 1.77 million of its vehicles in the U.S., for five potential safety faults. Only two of the flaws, USA Today reports, apply to U.S. models. Continue reading
Mar 13 Government agency proposes ‘electronic logs’ for trucks and buses to prevent accidents By Joan Lowy, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Commercial trucks and buses that cross state lines would have to be equipped with electronic devices that record how many hours the vehicles are in operation, according to a government proposal Thursday aimed at preventing accidents by tired… Continue reading
Feb 03 Watch ‘Talking cars’ could prevent accidents before they happen By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Jan 27 Watch As Sochi security tightens, bloody conflict continues in nearby Dagestan By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Jan 27 Watch St. Paul’s mayor reflects on added stresses of severe cold for families By Judy Woodruff, PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch FDA examines safety and effectiveness of antibacterial soaps Recent research suggests that chemicals in antibacterials soaps can interfere with hormone levels and spur the growth of drug-resistant bacteria, prompting the FDA to propose new rules for manufacturers to prove their products are more effective than regular soap and… Continue watching