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CPSC Warns of Exploding Counterfeit Squishy Toys, Viral Microwave Burn Hazard
The agency has identified 55 shipments of problematic toys at U.S. ports.
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A view of the debris of a Voepass airplane that crashed the previous day, in Vinhedo, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, Aug. 10, 2024.
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16 People Accused Over Plane Crash That Killed 62
Investigators named several acts of alleged malpractice, omission and negligence.
August 7, 2026
A water tower is seen Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Plymouth, Minn. A cyberattack targeted the operating technology at over 30 water systems in Minnesota, including Plymouth's, earlier this week, state officials said.
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FBI Investigates as Michigan Joins Minnesota in Reporting Cyberattacks on Water Systems
The attacks are targeting operational technology.
August 3, 2026
A man comforts a miner mourning fellow miners killed in an explosion at a coal mine on the outskirts of Quetta, in southwest Pakistan, Thursday, July 30, 2026.
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Methane Explosion at Coal Mine Kills 34
Many mines in the area lack adequate ventilation and gas-monitoring systems.
July 31, 2026
Cooling tower three with one and two in the background operate at the nuclear reactor facility at the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, May 31, 2024, in Waynesboro, Ga.
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Regulators Seek to Eliminate Longstanding Radiation Safety Practice
Keeping exposures "as low as reasonably achievable" would no longer be necessary.
July 27, 2026
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Ford Recalls More Than Half Million Broncos Due to Engine Fire Risk
Drivers may notice smoke in the air vents.
July 24, 2026
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A view of the debris of a Voepass airplane that crashed the previous day, in Vinhedo, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, Aug. 10, 2024.
Probe Reveals Cause of Plane Crash That Killed 62
July 24, 2026
In this image provided by the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Sikkim, rescue workers stand outside an under-construction tunnel at a hydropower project in Samardung village, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Gangtok, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Death Toll in Hydropower Tunnel Disaster Rises to 25
July 23, 2026
In this image provided by the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Sikkim, an ambulance moves through an under-construction tunnel at a hydropower project in Samardung village, about 40 kms. (25 miles) from Gangtok, India, late Monday, July 20, 2026.
Toxic Gas Slows Efforts to Rescue 13 Workers Trapped in Hydropower Tunnel After Explosion
July 22, 2026
Members of the rescue team carry oxygen cylinders outside the entrance to an under-construction tunnel at a hydropower project in Samardung village, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Gangtok, India, Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Explosion in Hydropower Project Tunnel Leaves 11 Dead, 14 Missing
July 21, 2026
Boeing employees work on a 737 MAX airplane on the final assembly line at Boeing's plant in Renton, Wash., on June 15, 2022.
FAA Will Allow Boeing to Resume Certifying Its Planes Are Airworthy After Years of Safety Efforts
July 17, 2026
The Ryanair desk is seen, Aug. 10, 2018, at the Barajas airport in Madrid, Spain.
U.S. Investigators Lead Probe Into Ryanair Flight Where Man Was Partly Sucked Out of Broken Window
July 17, 2026
The Tesla logo is displayed at a Tesla dealership, Mar. 13, 2025, in Miami.
Fed Probe Suggests Tesla's Self-Driving Feature Not to Blame for Deadly Crash
July 17, 2026
SpaceX's mega rocket Starship begins its take off but is aborted, in Starbase, Texas, Thursday, July 16, 2026.
SpaceX Starship Launch Aborted on the Pad at the Last Moment
July 17, 2026
Emergency personnel respond to a hazardous material call on Phillips Avenue in Toledo, Ohio, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Carbon Monoxide Incident in Ford Explorer Leaves 3 Dead, 2 Hospitalized
July 16, 2026
A vehicle sits short of a section of the Morandi highway bridge that collapsed on Aug. 15, 2018, in Genoa, northern Italy.
Former CEO of Highway Operator Handed 12-Year Sentence Over Deadly Bridge Collapse
July 16, 2026
This Photo taken Feb. 14, 2013 shows a Subaru logo at the 2013 Pittsburgh Auto Show in Pittsburgh.
Subaru Issues Recall for 541,000 SUVs Over Inaccurate Label
July 15, 2026
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The Hidden Cost of "Always On" Engineering Culture: Mental Health, Burnout and Recovery Options for Industrial Professionals
July 13, 2026
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August 5, 2026
The front grill of a 2020 KIA Telluride is on display at the 2020 Pittsburgh International Auto Show, Feb.13, 2020 in Pittsburgh.
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Kia Launches New Recall After Fire-Risk Fix Falls Short
Several customers reported fires following previous repairs.
July 10, 2026
The Ryanair desk is seen, Aug. 10, 2018, at the Barajas airport in Madrid, Spain.
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Dislodged Window on Boeing Plane Partially Sucks Out Passenger
Nearby passengers pulled him back inside.
July 10, 2026
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, firefighters at the scene of a footwear factory fire in Jiangtou village, Chendai township of Jinjiang city, southeastern China's Fujian province, Thursday, July 9, 2026.
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Shoe Factory Owner Taken Into Custody After Fire Kills 28
The blaze started on the first level of a five-floor concrete-structured building.
July 9, 2026
In this photo released by Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Navy personnel shift the wreckage of a cargo plane of the private carrier K2 Airways into a naval ship after recovering them from deep sea near Omara, a town some 360 kms. (220 miles) west of Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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Cargo Plane Wreckage Found, Search Continues for 5 Missing Crew
Teams found the plane debris after about 12 hours of searching.
July 8, 2026
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Missing Cargo Plane Sparks Massive Sea Search
Radar data showed the aircraft rapidly descending before contact was lost.
July 8, 2026
This photo provided by the National Transportation Safety Board shows UPS plane crash scene on Nov. 6, 2025 in Louisville, Ky.
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UPS Never Required Detailed Inspection of Part That Failed in Boeing Plane Crash
The engine flew off the aircraft as it accelerated down the runway.
July 6, 2026
The Polestar 4 electric car.
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Polestar Banned from Selling Vehicles in the U.S.
The new Connected Vehicles Rule effectively bars the automaker from the U.S. market.
June 26, 2026
A worker drinks water on a construction site during high temperatures in Boulogne Billancourt, outside Paris, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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Court Gives Oil Giant 6 Months to Tighten Its Climate Policies
The company must account for its consumers' greenhouse gas emissions.
June 25, 2026
Containers of Roundup are displayed on a store shelf in San Francisco, Feb. 24, 2019.
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Supreme Court Ruling Blocks Thousands of Lawsuits Against Maker of Roundup Weedkiller
A recent tidal wave of litigation included some multibillion-dollar verdicts.
June 25, 2026
The Chemours Company's PPA facility at the Fayetteville Works plant near Fayetteville, N.C., June 15, 2018.
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Chemical Maker to Pay $450M to Settle 'Forever Chemicals' Case
The DuPont spin-off also agreed to install PFAS pollution controls.
June 24, 2026
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Tesla Slams Into a Texas Home, Killing a 76-Year-Old
The incident sparked a top auto regulator to open a special probe.
June 23, 2026
Firefighters fight a warehouse fire in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026.
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What to Know About a Cold Storage Warehouse Fire in Los Angeles
It could take weeks to put it out.
June 23, 2026
The Dames Point Bridge spanning the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Quantum Sensors Could Spot Hidden Damage in the Thousands of 'Structurally Deficient' U.S. Bridges
These sensors could help engineers pinpoint problems before they get worse.
June 19, 2026
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Waymo Recalls Robotaxis That Might Speed Through Freeway Construction Zones
The autonomous vehicles are experiencing a software problem.
June 18, 2026