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The Environmental Risks of Improper Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal
Experts caution that the improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries can lead to serious environmental hazards and safety concerns.
Editorial Staff 1 day ago
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44 articles tagged with "safety"
Money
E-bike lithium battery sparks fatal fire in San Jose
A tragic incident involving an e-bike lithium battery has resulted in a fatal fire in San Jose.
Editorial Staff Updated 15 days ago
Sports
Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injured
Hundreds of Alianza Lima fans had gathered for a pregame rally ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes.
Editorial Staff Updated 17 days ago
Money
Briefing: Two WV miners die within 24 hours at separate mines that each report dozens of safety violations
Strategic angle: Tragic incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns in West Virginia's mining industry.
Editorial Staff 18 days ago
Money
Lithium-ion battery cells cause fire at Madison FedEx facility
A fire at a FedEx facility in Madison was triggered by lithium-ion battery cells.
Editorial Staff Updated 18 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Uganda in shock after 4 children killed in kindergarden
Strategic angle: A brutal attack in Kampala leaves the nation mourning the loss of young lives.
Editorial Staff 18 days ago
Money
Briefing: W.Va. Gov. Morrisey announces another mining-related death
Strategic angle: Tragic news as West Virginia reports another fatality in the mining sector.
Editorial Staff 18 days ago
Travel
Briefing: NHTSA Investigating Chinese Airbags That Have Killed 10 People
Strategic angle: The inflators were imported into the United States by unknown importers, probably illegally, raising concerns about vehicle safety.
Editorial Staff 18 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Weak enforcement blamed for building collapse that killed four in Ghana
Strategic angle: An unfinished school building in Accra collapsed, resulting in four fatalities and numerous injuries, prompting school suspensions in the region.
Editorial Staff 18 days ago
Sports
Briefing: Haas boss Komatsu warns against knee-jerk F1 changes despite Bearman crash
Strategic angle: Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu cautions against hasty regulatory changes in Formula 1 following a serious incident involving driver Oliver Bearman.
Editorial Staff 18 days ago
Tech
Briefing: A Lightweight, Transferable, and Self-Adaptive Framework for Intelligent DC Arc-Fault Detection in Photovoltaic Systems
Strategic angle: This framework enhances the reliability of DC arc-fault detection in photovoltaic systems, crucial for fire hazard mitigation.
Editorial Staff 22 days ago
Money
Lithium Battery Fire in Tomah
A significant fire incident involving lithium batteries occurred in Tomah, raising concerns about safety protocols.
Editorial Staff Updated 23 days ago
Money
Briefing: IAEA Seeks Local Cease-Fire for Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Repairs
Strategic angle: International Atomic Energy Agency calls for a temporary halt in hostilities to facilitate essential repairs.
Editorial Staff 25 days ago
Travel
Class 6 Vs. Class 8 Semi Trucks: What Are The Differences Between Them?
Understanding the key distinctions between Class 6 and Class 8 semi trucks is crucial for drivers and fleet operators.
Editorial Staff Updated 26 days ago
Life
Briefing: Parental advice on interacting with police varies widely by race
Strategic angle: Advice from parents on how to interact with police differs significantly across racial lines, highlighting disparities in societal experiences.
Editorial Staff 27 days ago
Travel
Briefing: LaGuardia's Runway Warning System Didn't Activate Before Fatal Crash Because The Firetruck Didn't Have A Transponder
Strategic angle: Investigation reveals critical failure in safety protocols at LaGuardia Airport.
Editorial Staff 27 days ago
Politics
Briefing: An air traffic controller was juggling extra roles during the LaGuardia plane crash
Strategic angle: Concerns raised by the National Transportation Safety Board regarding midnight shift controllers at LaGuardia.
Editorial Staff 28 days ago
Tech
Briefing: Meta misled users about its products’ safety, jury decides
Strategic angle: A jury found that Meta willfully violated New Mexico law, leading to a significant penalty.
Editorial Staff 28 days ago
Travel
Briefing: Why You Should Still Use Your Blinker Even In Dedicated Turn Lanes
Strategic angle: Many drivers neglect to use their blinkers, even in dedicated turn lanes. Understanding the importance of signaling can enhance road safety.
Editorial Staff 28 days ago
Travel
Briefing: Nearly 1 In 15 Wagoneer S EVs Have A Part That Can Fall Off
Strategic angle: Jeep recalls Wagoneer S EVs to address a potential safety issue affecting 6.7% of vehicles.
Editorial Staff 29 days ago
Life
Briefing: A safer, nonflammable battery electrolyte exists, but self-assembly flaw is holding it back
Strategic angle: Many important technologies rely on rechargeable batteries, but a self-assembly flaw is hindering advancements in safer, nonflammable electrolytes.
Editorial Staff 29 days ago
Sports
Briefing: Bucs safety's fiancée helped woman hit by car
Strategic angle: Teesa Mpagi, fiancée of Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr., came to the rescue of a pedestrian injured in a traffic incident.
Editorial Staff 29 days ago
Money
Briefing: Worker rescued from Peach Bottom nuclear power plant
Strategic angle: A worker was successfully rescued from the Peach Bottom nuclear power plant, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Briefing: Two Years After Fatal Explosion, Alabama Mine Regulator ‘Letting the Fox Guard the Henhouse’
Strategic angle: An investigation reveals regulatory failures in Alabama's mining oversight post-explosion.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Politics
Briefing: South Korea: Blaze at auto parts factory kills 11
Strategic angle: A devastating fire at a Daejeon factory has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries as workers attempted to escape.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Travel
Briefing: ‘I Have It On The Right Spots, Right?’: Man Hooks Up Jumper Cables. Then They Start Smoking
Strategic angle: A man's attempt to jump-start a vehicle leads to unexpected results.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Tech
Briefing: Efficient Dense Crowd Trajectory Prediction Via Dynamic Clustering
Strategic angle: A novel approach to enhance public safety through advanced trajectory prediction techniques.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Life
Briefing: Mind over metal: Staying wary of metal-related toxicities for pets
Strategic angle: Pets encounter various risks, including invisible threats from metal-related toxicities that owners may underestimate.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Projectile hits near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, no damage or injuries reported
An incident near the Bushehr nuclear facility raises concerns but reports confirm no harm done.
Editorial Staff Updated about 1 month ago
Travel
Briefing: Marine Corps Live Fire Mishap Rained Artillery Shrapnel Over Highway
Strategic angle: A malfunction during a live fire display resulted in artillery shrapnel raining down on a nearby highway.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Politics
Briefing: FAA Tightens Safety Rules for Helicopters and Planes Around Major Airports
Strategic angle: Regulators at the Federal Aviation Administration are enhancing safety protocols in busy airspace, including the suspension of visual separation.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Travel
Briefing: Mississippi Woman Asks AutoZone About Tire Load Ratings
Strategic angle: A woman's inquiry about tire safety sparks a discussion on load ratings.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Briefing: E-commerce Drives 40% Spike In Lithium-Ion Cargo Incidents
Strategic angle: A significant rise in cargo incidents linked to lithium-ion batteries has been observed, attributed to the surge in e-commerce.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Officials: Lithium-ion battery possibly caused Easton garage fire
A garage fire in Easton may have been ignited by a lithium-ion battery, according to officials.
Editorial Staff Updated about 1 month ago
Tech
Briefing: ILION: Deterministic Pre-Execution Safety Gates for Agentic AI Systems
Strategic angle: Exploring safety mechanisms for autonomous AI agents in real-world applications.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Briefing: Nuclear Power Regulators Scrap Rule Saying New Reactors Must Withstand 9/11-Style Plane Crashes
Strategic angle: Regulators have decided to eliminate a requirement for new nuclear reactors to withstand potential terrorist attacks involving aircraft.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Briefing: These common batteries pose huge risks in Tri-Cities. Toxic smoke, intense heat
Strategic angle: Concerns rise over battery safety in the Tri-Cities area.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Sports
Briefing: Party foul: Red flag for caterers on IndyCar track
Strategic angle: IndyCar officials had to intervene during practice due to safety concerns involving workers on the track.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Briefing: Man, 37, Fatally Injured in ‘Tragic’ Mining Incident After Boom Gave Out and Struck Him
Strategic angle: A tragic accident in the mining sector has claimed the life of a 37-year-old man.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Briefing: Ford Has Already Recalled 7.4 Million Cars This Year
Strategic angle: Ford is on track to break its own record for vehicle recalls, having already recalled 7.4 million cars in 2026.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Briefing: PA police issue 'funeral donation' fraud alert after cards compromised in parking lot hustle.
Strategic angle: How to protect yourself from fraudulent activities targeting parking lot donations.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Politics
Briefing: ‘We thought we were doomed’: Canadian fishers in dramatic rescue after ice shelf floats away
Strategic angle: Anglers describe harrowing phone calls to loved ones once ice detached from shores of Georgian Bay in Ontario.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Politics
Briefing: Swiss bar fire probe widens to five more local officials
Strategic angle: The investigation into the tragic fire at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana expands to include additional local officials.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Life
Record Rainfall in Northern Territory: Flooding Risks and Infrastructure Concerns
The Northern Territory faces severe flooding due to record rainfall, leading to school and highway closures. Residents are advised to avoid water for safety.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago