Articles tagged with #safety
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A Major Winter Storm Is Bearing Down on the Northeast. Where the Most Snow May Fall.
The Northeast region of the United States is bracing for a major winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snowfall and hazardous travel conditions. According to the National Weather Service, the storm will impact several states, including Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey. Heavy Snowfall P...
Holiday Travel: Storms, Wind and Fire Danger Slam Us Coast to Coast
The US is bracing itself for a prolonged period of severe weather, with a powerful storm system sweeping across the country, affecting holiday travel plans and posing a significant threat to people's safety. The National Weather Service has issued various weather alerts, including tornado watches an...
Jetblue Flight Near Venezuela Avoids ‘midair Collision’ with Us Air Force Tanker
The incident occurred on November 23, 2023, when a JetBlue flight was en route from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The crew reported a near-miss with a US Air Force KC-10 Extender tanker aircraft, which was conducting a refueling operation in the area. According to the US Air Fo...
Google Unveils Android Emergency Live Video Sharing Feature
Google has recently taken a significant step in enhancing user safety with the introduction of Android Emergency Live Video sharing. This feature is being rolled out to Android users worldwide, providing them with a critical tool to share their location and situation with emergency services. The fea...
How Solar Flares Could Have Corrupted an Airbus Plane
As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, the risks associated with space weather events are becoming more pressing. A recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics has shed light on the potential consequences of solar flares on commercial aviation. The ...
Airlines Rush to Fix Software Glitch on Most-flown Airbus
The latest software glitch to hit the aviation industry has sent shockwaves around the world, with the most-flown Airbus model being grounded temporarily. The A320neo, which accounts for over 70% of all Airbus deliveries, has been affected by a critical software issue that could potentially cause ca...
Senate Committee Vows ‘vigorous Oversight’ in Killing of Boat Strike Survivors
The Senate committee on Transportation and Safety has announced its intention to conduct a thorough investigation into the killing of survivors from a recent boat strike. The incident, which occurred off the coast of Florida, has left several people dead and many more injured. The committee's chair,...
Michigan Weather Video: Focus Turns to Next Imminent Snowstorm
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for several counties in Michigan, citing a powerful winter storm that is forecasted to hit the state in the coming days. The storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall, with some areas potentially seeing over a foot of accumulation. Forec...
Tornado Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee due to a complex of thunderstorms that are moving through the region. The watch is in effect until 7:00 PM local time and covers several counties in each state. Forecast and Conditions The National W...