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Motorcycles

It sure looks like someone is trying to screw the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Product Safety Doesn’t Care Who You Vote For

if there’s one thing that cyclospora And there is equality in consumer product safety, none of these things could possibly matter no matter who you voted for. No one wants diarrhea, especially when it can get so bad that you (or your loved ones) have to be rushed to the hospital. Likewise, no one wants

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Trucks

NHTSA to work on car door safety rules after Tesla’s death

July 23, 2026 2:09 pm, EDT A Tesla Model S door. (Graham Hughes/Bloomberg) key takeaways: ​ U.S. auto safety regulators will begin developing new requirements to ensure that drivers and passengers can safely exit their vehicles, an important step toward addressing issues highlighted by sometimes fatal incidents in which people become trapped inside cars. The

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Motorcycles

Rurock EOX 2.0 helmet review: safety technology update

When we tested the Rurock EOX helmet last year we were impressed. It felt good on the head, and the Ace Café graphics earned plenty of praise wherever we rode. The new 2.0 has not been completely rebuilt. The carbon fiber/Kevlar/nylon/fiberglass shell is unchanged, the Fidlock chin strap returns, and the $349 optional Cardo-based Shockwave

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Outdoors

Wilderness First Aid Safety Tips for Hikers Over 60

As people age, the benefits of hiking and backpacking, such as fresh air, scenery, and fitness, remain strong, but the body and medical needs change. Hikers and backpackers over the age of 60 face different risks than younger outdoorsmen due to changes in cardiovascular function, balance, thermoregulation, treatment, and medication effects. A clear, practical understanding

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Outdoors

5 things trail workers want every hiker to do for trail safety

We asked professional trailbuilders what they wish hikers knew before hitting the trail. Here’s what he said. (Photo: LizSnow via Getty Images) Updated July 16, 2026 11:19 am What is the trail for? Most people arrive at the obvious answer: to get somewhere. But trails also serve a more subtle purpose, and that is to

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Motorcycles

Yes, this MTB helmet has passed motorcycle safety testing. don’t wear it while riding

I’ve spent most of my life bouncing between two wheels with pedals and two wheels with an engine, so products that blur the lines have always caught my attention. There’s room in my garage for mountain bikes and motorcycles, and I have as much cycling gear as moto gear in my closet. So when a

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Outdoors

Wildfire Travel Safety: What to Know

Updated July 10, 2026 07:49 am As a Colorado resident, I am no stranger to wildfires. Even if the fire is miles away, you can still experience hazy skies and smoky air. My 69-year-old mother was scheduled to visit from New Jersey in June, when there were 16 active wildfires in the state. Most of

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Motorcycles

Motorcycle safety instructor dragged to death by hit-and-run driver. Can you help?

Bryce Wolf, a 20-year-old man from Luzerne County, Philadelphia, was recently killed in a hit-and-run accident. These types of incidents basically always involve someone devoid of human decency, but this particular accident was even worse, and it was even worse considering everything Wolfe did to stay safe on the roads. The incident occurred last Wednesday

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Trucks

Florida expands truck parking on I‑4 to address safety risks

“Truck drivers should not have to choose between following the law and finding a safe place to park,” said FMCSA Administrator Derek Bars. (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration via Facebook) June 30, 2026 2:15 pm, EDT key takeaways: Florida plans to add more than 900 truck parking spaces along the Interstate 4 corridor using federal

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Trucks

Samsara expands AI to ‘automate grinding’ to boost safety

Samsara CEO Sanjit Biswas outlined the company’s latest investments in AI-powered efficiency and fleet safety technology. (Seth Clevenger/Transportation Topics) June 29, 2026 2:35 am, EDT key takeaways: Samsara introduces Agent Studio, which enables fleets to create custom AI agents without coding using existing operational data. New AI tools include ride-along, predictive coaching and maintenance features

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