Waymo's Autonomous Vehicles Show Significant Safety Improvement
A SwissRe study of Waymo's 25 million autonomous miles shows 88% fewer property damage and 92% fewer injury claims compared to average human drivers, highlighting the safety benefits of autonomous vehicles.
Waymo's Autonomous Vehicles Show Significant Safety Improvement
A SwissRe study of Waymo's 25 million autonomous miles shows 88% fewer property damage and 92% fewer injury claims compared to average human drivers, highlighting the safety benefits of autonomous vehicles.
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52% Bias Score
Holyhead Port Closure Extended Until Mid-January
Holyhead Port's closure, due to Storm Darragh damage on December 7th, will continue until at least January 15th, impacting 13,000 daily passengers and causing significant freight delays, particularly for Christmas goods and essential supplies.
Holyhead Port Closure Extended Until Mid-January
Holyhead Port's closure, due to Storm Darragh damage on December 7th, will continue until at least January 15th, impacting 13,000 daily passengers and causing significant freight delays, particularly for Christmas goods and essential supplies.
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28% Bias Score
FAA Warns of Rising Lithium Battery Fires on Airplanes
The FAA is warning air travelers about the increasing danger of lithium-ion battery fires on airplanes, with incidents rising 388% since 2015; one in four passengers admits to improperly packing these batteries in checked luggage, adding to the risk of difficult-to-extinguish cargo hold fires.
FAA Warns of Rising Lithium Battery Fires on Airplanes
The FAA is warning air travelers about the increasing danger of lithium-ion battery fires on airplanes, with incidents rising 388% since 2015; one in four passengers admits to improperly packing these batteries in checked luggage, adding to the risk of difficult-to-extinguish cargo hold fires.
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24% Bias Score
UK Storm: High Winds Cause Widespread Travel Disruptions
High winds of up to 65mph caused widespread travel chaos across the UK today, leading to road closures (M48 Severn Bridge), rail delays (ScotRail, Transport for Wales), ferry cancellations (Isle of Man), and flood alerts (Environment Agency).
UK Storm: High Winds Cause Widespread Travel Disruptions
High winds of up to 65mph caused widespread travel chaos across the UK today, leading to road closures (M48 Severn Bridge), rail delays (ScotRail, Transport for Wales), ferry cancellations (Isle of Man), and flood alerts (Environment Agency).
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32% Bias Score
Italian Transport Strikes Planned for January
Nationwide transport strikes are planned in Italy on January 10th, affecting various services, with further disruptions in Florence on January 12th and 25th due to separate walkouts by railway and tram workers, impacting commuters and potentially tourism.
Italian Transport Strikes Planned for January
Nationwide transport strikes are planned in Italy on January 10th, affecting various services, with further disruptions in Florence on January 12th and 25th due to separate walkouts by railway and tram workers, impacting commuters and potentially tourism.
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48% Bias Score
Mainland China Installs European-Standard EV Chargers to Accommodate Hong Kong and Macao Vehicles
Nine mainland Chinese cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area are installing over 169 European-standard EV chargers to accommodate the growing number of electric vehicles from Hong Kong and Macao crossing the border under preferential travel policies, addressing charging standard in...
Mainland China Installs European-Standard EV Chargers to Accommodate Hong Kong and Macao Vehicles
Nine mainland Chinese cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area are installing over 169 European-standard EV chargers to accommodate the growing number of electric vehicles from Hong Kong and Macao crossing the border under preferential travel policies, addressing charging standard in...
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24% Bias Score
Congo River Boat Capsizing Kills at Least 25
At least 25 people died and dozens are missing after an overcrowded boat carrying over 100 passengers capsized on the Fimi River in central Congo on Tuesday, the fourth such accident in the Maï-Ndombe province this year.
Congo River Boat Capsizing Kills at Least 25
At least 25 people died and dozens are missing after an overcrowded boat carrying over 100 passengers capsized on the Fimi River in central Congo on Tuesday, the fourth such accident in the Maï-Ndombe province this year.
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20% Bias Score
Hong Kong-Taipei Tops World's Busiest Flight Routes in 2024
The Hong Kong-Taipei route reclaimed its title as the world's busiest international flight route in 2024, boasting nearly 7 million available seats, exceeding its pre-pandemic peak and outpacing last year's leader, Singapore-Kuala Lumpur.
Hong Kong-Taipei Tops World's Busiest Flight Routes in 2024
The Hong Kong-Taipei route reclaimed its title as the world's busiest international flight route in 2024, boasting nearly 7 million available seats, exceeding its pre-pandemic peak and outpacing last year's leader, Singapore-Kuala Lumpur.
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36% Bias Score
Nigerian Helicopter Crash Highlights Safety Violations
A Sikorsky helicopter operated by Eastwind Aviation crashed off Bonny Finima, Nigeria, on October 24, 2024, killing eight; the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau's preliminary report revealed the aircraft lacked a mandatory Flight Data Recorder (FDR), violating Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations,...
Nigerian Helicopter Crash Highlights Safety Violations
A Sikorsky helicopter operated by Eastwind Aviation crashed off Bonny Finima, Nigeria, on October 24, 2024, killing eight; the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau's preliminary report revealed the aircraft lacked a mandatory Flight Data Recorder (FDR), violating Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations,...
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32% Bias Score
Chinese New Year Holiday Spurs Travel Bookings Surge
China's extended 8-day Chinese New Year holiday (January 28-February 4) is causing a surge in travel bookings, with flight and hotel reservations reaching record highs and popular domestic destinations including Beijing, Shanghai, and Sanya, while international travel to Japan is also expected to in...
Chinese New Year Holiday Spurs Travel Bookings Surge
China's extended 8-day Chinese New Year holiday (January 28-February 4) is causing a surge in travel bookings, with flight and hotel reservations reaching record highs and popular domestic destinations including Beijing, Shanghai, and Sanya, while international travel to Japan is also expected to in...
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20% Bias Score
Indonesia Deploys 141,605 for "Operasi Lilin 2024" Holiday Security
Indonesia's National Police will conduct "Operasi Lilin 2024" from December 21st, 2024, to January 2nd, 2025, deploying 141,605 personnel to secure holiday travel (predicted at 110.67 million people) and events at 50,105 churches and 1,658 New Year's locations, utilizing traffic management and proac...
Indonesia Deploys 141,605 for "Operasi Lilin 2024" Holiday Security
Indonesia's National Police will conduct "Operasi Lilin 2024" from December 21st, 2024, to January 2nd, 2025, deploying 141,605 personnel to secure holiday travel (predicted at 110.67 million people) and events at 50,105 churches and 1,658 New Year's locations, utilizing traffic management and proac...
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36% Bias Score
Lunar New Year Holiday Spurs Record Travel Bookings in China
The extended eight-day Lunar New Year holiday in China, from January 28 to February 4, 2025, is causing a massive surge in travel bookings, with domestic and international destinations seeing significant increases, driven by factors including price drops and relaxed visa policies.
Lunar New Year Holiday Spurs Record Travel Bookings in China
The extended eight-day Lunar New Year holiday in China, from January 28 to February 4, 2025, is causing a massive surge in travel bookings, with domestic and international destinations seeing significant increases, driven by factors including price drops and relaxed visa policies.
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28% Bias Score