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Watch live: DC mayor holds briefing on inauguration safety
Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) will join other Washington, D.C., and federal authorities on Monday morning to brief the public on safety preparations for the inauguration of President-elect Trump. The ...The Hill - 1d -
The truth behind your £10 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success
Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week.BBC News - 2d -
Online safety laws unsatisfactory, minister says
Peter Kyle responds as internet safety campaigner Ian Russell says laws to protect children need fixing.BBC News - 2d -
Suspended South Korean President Yoon to skip first day of impeachment trial over safety concerns
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend the first day of his impeachment trial this week, according to his lawyer, who cited concerns for the suspended president’s safety. "As attempts ...The Hill - 2d -
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Note to No 10: one speed doesn’t fit all when it comes to online safety | John Naughton
Legislation to protect children in the digital realm is essential. But if it results in the loss of small cycling and cancer-care forums, something’s gone wrong. London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed ...The Guardian - 3d -
Yoon Suk Yeol to miss start of South Korea impeachment trial on safety grounds
Lawyer for suspended president says concerns about ‘potential incidents’ have arisen following thwarted attempt to arrest him at his residence. Inside the ‘fortress’ where South Korea’s impeached ...The Guardian - 3d -
Molly Russell's dad warns UK 'going backwards' on online safety and urges PM to act
In an exclusive interview, Ian Russell tells the BBC that he believes there is "no real movement" within government on online safety.BBC News - 3d -
DC's Amazon lawsuit reminds us that safety is a luxury for Black Americans
While America was getting more violent, it was Black Americans who felt the increase most acutely.The Hill - 3d -
MPs urge checks as Shein refuses to answer questions
The chair of a committee of MPs has written to the London Stock Exchange with concerns over the fashion retailer.BBC News - 4d -
Senior Labour MP raises ‘concerns’ with City regulator over planned Shein listing
Trade committee chair Liam Byrne writes to FCA and London Stock Exchange after questioning of fast-fashion groupFinancial Times - 4d -
Everton v Peterborough on after safety meeting
The FA Cup third-round tie between Everton and Peterborough United will go ahead as planned following a safety meeting.BBC News - 5d -
New Orleans to bring in former NYPD commissioner as security expert after terrorist attack
New Orleans is bringing on William Bratton, who has been the top cop in Boston, New York and Los Angeles, to counsel the city on its security measures after the deadly Bourbon Street attack, the ...NBC News - 6d -
Eagles sign former 1st-round safety off Bills' practice squad
The Eagles on Wednesday signed former first-round safety Lewis Cine to their 53-man roster.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
LA official on California wildfires: This is a public safety emergency
Los Angeles councilmember, Traci Park, who represents one of the areas under siege from the intense wildfires, joins TODAY to share an update and break down what people should know about the ...NBC News - 6d -
A moment that changed me: I went to Kew Gardens – and found a place of safety after homelessness and drug addiction
I’d had a very tough few years after my father died, living on the streets and sleeping with one eye open. But as I looked at a tulip tree that day, my love of gardening came flooding back. I spent ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Shein's Lack of Answers on China Forced-Labor Concerns Angers U.K. Lawmakers
The bargain clothing site, which is seeking a London stock listing, declined to shed light on whether its clothing contains cotton from Xinjiang.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Shein accused of ‘not respecting’ UK MPs in grilling on labour practices
Online fast-fashion retailer refuses to answer questions about whether it uses cotton from China’s Xinjiang regionFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Shein lawyer refuses to tell MPs if fashion firm uses Chinese cotton
Yinan Zhu declined to say whether it retailer's suppliers used Chinese cotton amid concerns over forced labour.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Oshkosh launches EV and other tech for specialty vehicles with safety, quiet and cleanliness in mind
At CES 2025, Oshkosh launched a number of specialty vehicles with better electric power, safety, quiet and cleanliness.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia Drive Hyperion platform passes key safety assessments for autonomous vehicles
Nvidia today announced that its autonomous vehicle (AV) platform, Nvidia Drive AGX Hyperion, has passed industry-safety assessments.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Why Maple Leafs' Max Domi Was Fined By NHL Player Safety For Elbowing Flyers' Forward Garnet Hathaway
Domi was assessed a penalty early in the third period for elbowing Hathaway.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Long Before Jeju Air Crash, South Korea Rose to Be a Model of Safety
After overcoming pariah status at the end of the last century, South Korea must learn what caused the catastrophe on Dec. 29 and what lessons to draw from it.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
The Video Game Industry Is Finally Getting Serious About Player Safety
Harassment, hate, and other social harms feel like an online inevitability, but developers are finally addressing their impact in a meaningful way.Wired - Jan. 5 -
Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead injured in car accident and placed on NFI list, per report
Whitehead not expected to return this seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
‘We’ve been at this rodeo before’: gun-safety groups prepare for second Trump term
With ‘the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House’ to return, gun-safety groups eye state level actions. Donald Trump ’s imminent return to Washington has put gun-safety groups on ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
E.V. Demand Leads Automakers to a Strong 2024 Finish
General Motors was the biggest winner in U.S. sales in the final quarter, with a gain of 21 percent. It more than doubled its electric vehicle sales.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
FAA Head Says Boeing Must Put Culture of Safety Above Profits
A year after the midair blowout of a 737-MAX door panel sent the company in a downward spiral, federal aviation chief Mike Whitaker said the planemaker still has work to do to ensure its jetliners ...Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Here’s how Boeing is responding to the FAA’s call for a ‘fundamental cultural shift’ in safety
Safety and quality need to be placed above profit at Boeing, says the head of the FAA.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Turo, the Car-Share App Used in Two Attacks, Is No Stranger to Safety Concerns
After rented vehicles rammed into a crowd in New Orleans and exploded in Las Vegas, some users say a reckoning of the firm’s practices is overdue.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Everything Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, Big 12 commissioner said on controversial CFP no-call vs. Texas
The Big 12 commissioner called for a CFP review of national officiating standards after Arizona State's lossCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
3 safety features home equity loans offer borrowers now
These three unique features make home equity loan borrowing especially secure right now.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
How Congress dropped the ball on AI safety
After two years of congressional deliberation on artificial intelligence, we need more than careful analysis — we need decisive action.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024
A sharp rise in mortgage interest rates took its toll on mortgage demand, hitting just as the housing market entered its typically slowest stretch of the year.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024
Rising mortgage interest rates collided with the slowest month of the year for sales.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
UNICEF urges nations to prioritize migrant children’s safety after being orphaned
The U.N. children’s fund is urging governments to prioritize the safety of migrant children after the latest Mediterranean shipwreck left about 20 people missing and added to a gruesome annual tallyABC News - Jan. 2 -
NFL ensures Super Bowl safety after New Orleans tragedy, 'confident' it will be safe and enjoyable experience
Super Bowl LIX will be held at the SuperdomeCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
As Marijuana Use Grows, Effect on Road Safety Remains a Blind Spot
Scientists want to create breathalyzers that show how recently a driver used marijuana. Researchers also are studying how cannabis impairs motor skills and reflexes for habitual and occasional users.The New York Times - Jan. 1
