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fromParade
1 week ago

Pending Change to NYC Subways Has New Yorkers Begging, 'Please God No'

Disgruntled travellers were quick to point out that half the time you "can't even hear what the conductor says" between busted speakers and crackling audio transmissions, while some expressed concern that "condition[ing] riders to ignore audio messages" could pose a safety risk when it comes to emergency announcements.
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fromZDNET
5 months ago

I tested every Pixel Watch 4 safety feature, and here's how they compare to Garmin and Apple

Pixel Watch 4 LTE provides satellite emergency connectivity free for at least two years, requires LTE model, and supports automatic and manual text-based safety features.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
9 months ago

Inside the London tower block where broken lifts have left residents with crippling anxiety'

Residents of Balfron Tower are frustrated and anxious due to recurring lift failures, forcing them to navigate stairs to reach their homes.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

MTA delaying emergency gate openings to thwart fare evaders - as critics sound alarms over safety: 'Putting people's lives at risk'

The MTA's fare evasion crackdown may jeopardize safety, especially for people with disabilities, due to delayed emergency exits.
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