Race preparations have snarled traffic, rerouted flights and forced the National Gallery of Art to conduct vibration tests.
Category: Accidents and Safety
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For Some in a Disrupted D.C., Grand Prix Is More Irritation Than Celebration
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The New York Times – On the Runway:The magnitude 7.4 quake hit the western part of the country, shaking Bogotá, Cali, Medellín and other cities, just weeks after quakes of similar intensity devastated parts of neighboring Venezuela.
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What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels
The New York Times – Business:You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.
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Uber Enacts Stricter Background Checks for Drivers
The New York Times – Business:The changes come after The New York Times revealed that the ride-hailing giant approved drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including violent felonies.
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Robot Taxis Stop in Traffic in Chinese City, Stranding Travelers
The New York Times – Business:The authorities in Wuhan, the site of one of the world’s largest experiments in self-driving cars, cited a “system failure” after widespread reports on Tuesday evening.
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10 Million Grill Brushes Recalled After Some People Ingested Loose Bristles
The New York Times – Business:In at least five cases, customers sought medical attention to remove bristles “from their digestive tract or throat,” a federal agency said.