NTSB proposes safety reforms after 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
The National Transportation Safety Board convened to investigate the cause of a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio in 2023. The disaster involved a Norfolk Southern train.
Massachusetts reveals cause of 911 outage
Massachusetts officials have revealed the cause of a statewide 911 system outage that lasted for around two hours on Tuesday afternoon.
Virgin Australia flight’s ‘possible bird strike’ forces Boeing plane's emergency landing in New Zealand
A Virgin Australia plane has made an emergency landing following a "possible bird strike" that witnesses say forced flames to emerge from the aircraft.
Singapore Airlines offers passengers injured in 'severe turbulence' at least $10,000 in compensation
Singapore Airlines says it is offering passengers who were injured by "severe turbulence" on a flight in late May $10,000 to $25,000 in compensation.
Austrian Airlines plane severely damaged after flying through hailstorm
An Austrian Airlines Airbus 320 plane was damaged after it flew through a "thunderstorm cell" while approaching Vienna on Sunday, the airline says.
More than 1.2 million rechargeable lights recalled following death, multiple fires
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Good Earth Lighting are recalling more than a million rechargeable lights over fire and burn hazards.
Person at Amsterdam airport dead after falling into KLM plane engine
A person has died at at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport after falling into a running engine of a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines plane, officials say.
Singapore Airlines flight that hit deadly turbulence fell 178 feet in 4.6 seconds
An investigation into data recovered from a Singapore Airlines flight that hit "severe turbulence" reveals the plane fell nearly 200 feet in 4.6 seconds.
'Sheer terror': Passengers on Singapore Airlines flight describe nightmare after plane hit 'severe turbulence'
Passengers on the Singapore Airlines flight that descended sharply after encountering severe turbulence described the “sheer terror" of the aircraft "shuddering" midair.
Singapore Airlines passenger dead after Boeing jet hits 'severe turbulence'
A Singapore Airlines flight has made an emergency landing in Bangkok Tuesday following “severe turbulence" that left one person dead and others injured, the airline says.
Home insurance costs could surge even higher as states brace for 'hurricane season from hell'
Weather experts are expecting an active hurricane season in 2024, and data projects home insurance rates could soar even higher in states like Florida and Texas.
Container ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse to be refloated, moved out of channel
Maryland Governor Wes Moore said the container ship Dali that caused the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge will be removed from the channel in the next few days.
East Palestine resident says whistleblower is 'tip of the iceberg' for disaster response 'cover-up'
"The truth is going to come out" about potential mismanagement in the East Palestine toxic train derailment response, according to one resident who reacted to a whistleblower.
Homeowners insurance premiums rising amid mounting weather-related losses, inflation: report
Homeowners insurance premiums have surged in recent years due to a rise in claims caused by severe weather in states with growing populations, according to a new report by Moody's.
Royal Caribbean set to resume cruises out of Baltimore nearly 2 months after Key Bridge collapse
Royal Caribbean announced it would be resuming cruises out of Baltimore, Maryland beginning on May 25, 2024, following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Justice Department says Boeing breached 2021 737 MAX criminal prosecution agreement
The Justice Department said Boeing had breached its obligations from a 2021 agreement that shielded them from criminal prosecution following two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
Video shows plane touch down on runway without landing gear after suffering mechanical failure
A video in Australia on Monday captured a plane making a dramatic landing without its landing gear after suffering a mechanical failure mid-flight.
Self-driving cars could lead to a fourth, white traffic signal — or no signals at all: researchers
With more self-driving cars likely on the road in the not-too-distant future, traffic light technology, which hasn't changed much in the last century, may need to evolve, too.
Bank creates mechanism for depositors to contribute to Baltimore bridge collapse recovery
Baltimore's CFG Bank created a special bank account for depositors to give 0.05% of their interest to a relief fund for families and workers affected by the Key Bridge collapse.
Google AI venture to help military with disaster response
Google's Bellwether team, which is part of its X innovation hub, is partnering with the National Guard on using AI to quickly map disaster-affected areas to speed response times.