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Reading This While Walking? In Honolulu, It Could Cost You
published on October 23rd, 2017 at 10:32 PM
The city has passed a law designed to protect pedestrians staring at their smartphones from themselves. But critics say engineering and redesigning streets would be more effective.
My Adventures With a Driverless Car
published on October 23rd, 2017 at 10:32 PM
Also: How will John Kelly’s defenders explain his blatant untruth?
Buckle Up a Helmet to Save a Life
published on October 23rd, 2017 at 10:32 PM
Head injuries account for three-fourths of the nearly 700-plus bicycle deaths that occur each year.
Driverless Cars Made Me Nervous. Then I Tried One.
published on October 23rd, 2017 at 10:32 PM
The light turned red. The cars in front of me began to stop. And I let my car take over.
De Blasio’s Five-Point Plan Aims to Reduce Traffic Congestion
published on October 23rd, 2017 at 10:32 PM
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan includes hiring more than 150 police officers to enforce rules and banning rush-hour deliveries in clogged areas.
After Drone Hits Plane in Canada, New Fears About Air Safety
published on October 18th, 2017 at 10:32 PM
Pilots are filing reports of drones flying too high on a weekly, almost daily basis, despite new rules and fines.
Would You Buy a Self-Driving Future From These Guys?
published on October 15th, 2017 at 10:32 PM
Automated cars will save lives and make us more productive, manufacturers say. But most Americans say, not so fast.
A Look Back at California’s Deadliest Wildfires
published on October 13th, 2017 at 10:32 PM
In 1933, a 47-acre blaze killed 29 people in Los Angeles. The men fighting the fire were largely unprepared for the task.
2 Top Officers of Navy Ship John S. McCain Are Removed
published on October 11th, 2017 at 10:32 PM
The commanding and executive officers were relieved on Wednesday, nearly two months after the destroyer collided with a tanker near Singapore, leaving 10 sailors dead.
At Least 11 Injured After Driver Crashes Car Into Pedestrians Near London History Museum
published on October 7th, 2017 at 10:32 PM
The driver was arrested then released, and the police said they were not treating the crash as a terrorist-related incident.

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