#safety-issues

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Futurism
1 week ago
Medicine

Neuralink Knew Its Implant Likely to Malfunction in First Human Patient, Did Brain Surgery Anyway

Neuralink's brain chip wires have safety issues, known for years, prompting concerns over human trials and FDA oversight. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

UCLA declares unlawful assembly, poised to clear pro-Palestinian camp

Authorities considered shutting down a pro-Palestinian camp at UCLA following a violent attack, amid divisions on managing protests between different universities. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

33-year-old man fatally shot in head in Brooklyn - half-mile from murder of bodega worker

Two fatal shootings in Crown Heights within days
Concerns over escalating violence in the area [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
San Francisco

San Mateo County opposes Waymo's driverless-car expansion

San Mateo County opposes Waymo's proposal to bring driverless taxis to the Peninsula.
Waymo and Cruise have had safety problems in San Francisco, including causing traffic congestion and impeding emergency responders. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Education

L.A. hotel's homeless residents forced school to shut down, lawsuit says

Academy of Media Arts in downtown Los Angeles abruptly closed, leaving 50 students from low-income families scrambling.
The school's founder filed a lawsuit, claiming that the presence of homeless people in the building made it unsafe. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Woman who lost limbs when run over by two Tube trains demands meeting with mayor

Sarah de Lagarde calls on Mayor of London to discuss safety problems on the Tube network.
She has launched a legal battle against Transport for London (TfL) and claims they have an outdated attitude to safety. [ more ]
Intelligencer
5 months ago
Cars

Why Is Tesla Recalling Almost All Its Cars in the U.S.?

Tesla is recalling over 2 million cars in the U.S. due to issues with its Autopilot system.
The recall is a result of a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. [ more ]
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6 months ago
NYC LGBT

Iconic Soho gay bar to close down after shock announcement by owner

Legendary London gay club, G-A-Y Late, is closing due to increased attacks on staff and customers and difficulties with building works.
Owner Jeremy Joseph made the decision with great sadness and recognizes it will come as a shock to loyal customers.
Joseph cited safety issues and lack of police support as contributing factors to the closure. [ more ]
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