UK Drivers Favor Tougher Drink-Driving Penalties as AI Camera Trials Begin
A survey of 2,691 UK drivers showed that 38% want tougher sentences for drink-driving, 34% want a zero alcohol limit, and 33% want immediate roadside disqualifications. Devon & Cornwall Police are trialing AI cameras to detect impaired drivers, aiming to prevent the 300 deaths annually attributed to...
UK Drivers Favor Tougher Drink-Driving Penalties as AI Camera Trials Begin
A survey of 2,691 UK drivers showed that 38% want tougher sentences for drink-driving, 34% want a zero alcohol limit, and 33% want immediate roadside disqualifications. Devon & Cornwall Police are trialing AI cameras to detect impaired drivers, aiming to prevent the 300 deaths annually attributed to...
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China Completes A380 Highway Upgrade in Uzbekistan, Boosting Regional Connectivity
China completed the upgrade of the A380 highway in Uzbekistan, a key Belt and Road Initiative project, transforming an 87-kilometer, two-lane road into a four-lane highway with a concrete surface, increasing speed limits from 60 to 120 kilometers per hour and boosting regional connectivity.
China Completes A380 Highway Upgrade in Uzbekistan, Boosting Regional Connectivity
China completed the upgrade of the A380 highway in Uzbekistan, a key Belt and Road Initiative project, transforming an 87-kilometer, two-lane road into a four-lane highway with a concrete surface, increasing speed limits from 60 to 120 kilometers per hour and boosting regional connectivity.
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China's Record-Breaking 'T-Flight' Train Aims for 1000 km/h
China's experimental T-Flight train, using maglev and hyperloop technologies, achieved a record speed of 623 km/h, aiming for 1000 km/h to revolutionize travel between major Chinese cities and neighboring countries within a decade.
China's Record-Breaking 'T-Flight' Train Aims for 1000 km/h
China's experimental T-Flight train, using maglev and hyperloop technologies, achieved a record speed of 623 km/h, aiming for 1000 km/h to revolutionize travel between major Chinese cities and neighboring countries within a decade.
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Murmansk Train Collision: One Dead, 20 Injured
A passenger train collision in the Murmansk region on December 18th resulted in one fatality, approximately 20 injuries, and four derailed cars; one car was severely damaged. The incident occurred near Murmansk, primarily affecting local residents.
Murmansk Train Collision: One Dead, 20 Injured
A passenger train collision in the Murmansk region on December 18th resulted in one fatality, approximately 20 injuries, and four derailed cars; one car was severely damaged. The incident occurred near Murmansk, primarily affecting local residents.
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28% Bias Score
New Jersey Sees 269% Surge in Laser Strikes on Planes Amidst Drone Sightings
A 269% increase in laser strikes on planes in New Jersey this December compared to last year's same period has prompted warnings from the FAA and law enforcement, amid numerous drone sightings in the Northeast that have been deemed non-nefarious by federal officials.
New Jersey Sees 269% Surge in Laser Strikes on Planes Amidst Drone Sightings
A 269% increase in laser strikes on planes in New Jersey this December compared to last year's same period has prompted warnings from the FAA and law enforcement, amid numerous drone sightings in the Northeast that have been deemed non-nefarious by federal officials.
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Murmansk Train Collision: 2 Dead, 31 Injured
A passenger train collision in Russia's Murmansk region on December 18th resulted in 2 deaths and 31 injuries among 326 passengers; 4 cars derailed, and a criminal investigation is underway.
Murmansk Train Collision: 2 Dead, 31 Injured
A passenger train collision in Russia's Murmansk region on December 18th resulted in 2 deaths and 31 injuries among 326 passengers; 4 cars derailed, and a criminal investigation is underway.
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Murmansk Train Collision: 2 Dead, 31 Injured
A freight train derailed into a passenger train near Knyazhya station in Murmansk Oblast on December 18th, killing 2 and injuring 31, with initial reports suggesting equipment malfunction and potentially human error.
Murmansk Train Collision: 2 Dead, 31 Injured
A freight train derailed into a passenger train near Knyazhya station in Murmansk Oblast on December 18th, killing 2 and injuring 31, with initial reports suggesting equipment malfunction and potentially human error.
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Baden-Württemberg to Replace 73 Bridges After Dresden Collapse
Due to corroded tension steel, Baden-Württemberg will replace 73 bridges by 2030, costing 300 million Euros, following the collapse of Dresden's Carolabrücke on September 11th, 2023, which highlighted the hidden risks of corroded steel in older bridges.
Baden-Württemberg to Replace 73 Bridges After Dresden Collapse
Due to corroded tension steel, Baden-Württemberg will replace 73 bridges by 2030, costing 300 million Euros, following the collapse of Dresden's Carolabrücke on September 11th, 2023, which highlighted the hidden risks of corroded steel in older bridges.
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UK to Recruit 450 Driving Examiners to Tackle Six-Month Test Wait Times
The UK government will recruit 450 driving examiners to reduce driving test wait times from an average of six months to seven weeks by December 2025, addressing a significant backlog and concerns about third-party websites reselling tests; however, driving instructors remain skeptical.
UK to Recruit 450 Driving Examiners to Tackle Six-Month Test Wait Times
The UK government will recruit 450 driving examiners to reduce driving test wait times from an average of six months to seven weeks by December 2025, addressing a significant backlog and concerns about third-party websites reselling tests; however, driving instructors remain skeptical.
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Public Favors Harsher Penalties and On-the-Spot Bans for Drink-Driving
A survey by the RAC found that harsher sentences and on-the-spot driving bans are among the most popular options for tackling drink-driving, which caused about 300 deaths in 2022; nearly 28,000 people have been caught drink-driving multiple times.
Public Favors Harsher Penalties and On-the-Spot Bans for Drink-Driving
A survey by the RAC found that harsher sentences and on-the-spot driving bans are among the most popular options for tackling drink-driving, which caused about 300 deaths in 2022; nearly 28,000 people have been caught drink-driving multiple times.
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Excavation of "Wilhelmine" Resumes Rastatt Tunnel Construction
After a 2017 accident that halted a major European railway line for seven weeks, the embedded tunnel boring machine "Wilhelmine" has been fully excavated in Rastatt, Germany, allowing the Deutsche Bahn to resume construction of the tunnel's east tube with 200 meters remaining.
Excavation of "Wilhelmine" Resumes Rastatt Tunnel Construction
After a 2017 accident that halted a major European railway line for seven weeks, the embedded tunnel boring machine "Wilhelmine" has been fully excavated in Rastatt, Germany, allowing the Deutsche Bahn to resume construction of the tunnel's east tube with 200 meters remaining.
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Deadly Train Collision in Russia Leaves Two Dead, Multiple Injured
A train collision in Russia near Murmansk resulted in two deaths and numerous injuries. Among the dead was Elena Semenova, a 33-year veteran of Rosatomflot, and Daniil Shishkin, 29. Several families were affected, and young athletes assisted in rescue efforts before emergency services arrived.
Deadly Train Collision in Russia Leaves Two Dead, Multiple Injured
A train collision in Russia near Murmansk resulted in two deaths and numerous injuries. Among the dead was Elena Semenova, a 33-year veteran of Rosatomflot, and Daniil Shishkin, 29. Several families were affected, and young athletes assisted in rescue efforts before emergency services arrived.
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44% Bias Score