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Private E-Scooters Safer Than Rentals: German Study

A German study reveals privately owned e-scooters are involved in far fewer accidents than rentals, due to differences in rider behavior (age, experience, helmet use, and road adherence). In 2023, 80% of e-scooters involved in accidents were privately owned; overall accidents rose by 14.1% to 9,425.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
nos.nl
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Toll-Free Tunnel Fails to Reduce Paid Ferry Passengers

The toll-free Westerscheldetunnel, operational since late 2024, hasn't reduced passenger numbers on the paid Vlissingen-Breskens ferry; in fact, the first half of 2025 saw a 5,000 passenger increase, primarily due to tourism, despite a decrease in local commuters.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dailymail.co.uk
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UK Air Traffic Control Failure Grounds Flights, Causes Widespread Disruption

A technical issue at the NATS Swanwick air traffic control center grounded all outbound flights from UK airports on August 23, 2024, causing widespread disruption and delays at major airports, impacting thousands of passengers and resulting in a backlog of flights and significant airline costs; the ...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
smh.com.au
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NSW Transport Official Accused of \$604,500 Bribery

An Australian anti-corruption inquiry heard that a Transport for NSW manager, Ibrahim Helmy, allegedly received \$604,500 in cash bribes from a road contractor, Andrew Stewart, in exchange for inflating work contracts worth \$36 million. Helmy allegedly also demanded a luxury car.

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Reduced Inequality
dailymail.co.uk
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DGCA Audit Uncovers 51 Safety Lapses at Air India

A July DGCA audit revealed 51 safety lapses at Air India, including inadequate pilot training, use of unapproved simulators, and a flawed rostering system, prompting seven Level I breaches requiring immediate correction and 44 other non-compliances by August 23; this follows a deadly Boeing 787 cras...

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Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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UK Air Traffic Control Fault Causes Widespread Flight Disruptions

Widespread flight delays and cancellations resulted from a UK air traffic control technical fault on Wednesday, affecting thousands of passengers; those with disrupted flights have various rights to care and assistance, refunds, or alternative flights, but compensation is unlikely due to the issue b...

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No Poverty
dutchnews.nl
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NS Records €60 Million Loss Amidst Cost Cuts and EU Competition Concerns

The Dutch national railway company NS reported a €60 million loss in the first half of 2025, primarily due to increased investment costs and reduced government support, prompting cost-cutting measures and raising competition concerns from the European Commission.

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Reduced Inequality
nbcnews.com
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NTSB Investigates Deadly Washington D.C. Midair Collision

A January 2025 midair collision over Washington, D.C., between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter killed 67 people, prompting an NTSB investigation into air traffic control procedures, collision avoidance technology, and military flight patterns. The FAA has since...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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UK Aligns Car Safety Rules with EU Standards Amid Post-Brexit Debate

The UK government will require new cars to have breathalysers and black box-style recorders, aligning with EU regulations to address post-Brexit cost discrepancies and prevent Northern Irish consumers from facing higher prices for new vehicles compared to the Republic of Ireland; this has sparked po...

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Good Health and Well-being
npr.org
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Union Pacific to Buy Norfolk Southern, Creating First Coast-to-Coast Freight Railroad

Union Pacific plans to buy Norfolk Southern for $85 billion, creating the first coast-to-coast freight railroad in the U.S., but the deal faces at least two years of regulatory scrutiny and integration challenges.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
dw.com
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German Train Derailment Highlights Climate Change Impacts on Rail Infrastructure

Three fatalities and over 40 injuries resulted from a regional train derailment in southwest Germany on Sunday night, caused by a landslide triggered by heavy rain overflowing a sewage shaft; the incident highlights the increased vulnerability of railway infrastructure to extreme weather events link...

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Climate Action
bbc.com
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NATS Outage Causes 122 Flight Cancellations

A 20-minute technical fault at the UK's National Air Traffic Services (NATS) on July 30, 2025, caused at least 122 flight cancellations and numerous diversions across UK airports, significantly impacting air travel during a peak season.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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