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National
Yes, the US averages more than 1,700 train derailments a year
Following the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, some people online said train derailments are more common than we think. Here’s what the data shows.
Travel
Train derailments in US average more than 1,700 per year
Following the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, some people online said train derailments are more common than we think. Here’s what the data shows.
Government
Train safety regulation repealed during Trump administration
The Department of Transportation repealed a mandate in 2018 that required safer brakes on trains that carried hazardous materials.
Environment
What we can VERIFY about the Ohio train derailment
A train carrying toxic chemicals derailed near East Palestine, Ohio. Here's what we know as fact, and what's unconfirmed rumor.
Travel
Insurance companies dropping new Kia, Hyundai policies
At least two major insurance companies are not issuing new policies in some areas for certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Here’s what drivers need to know.
National
Yes, there is a spike in traffic deaths following the Super Bowl
Years of data show there is a spike in deaths caused by car crashes right after the Super Bowl, with a particular increase in drunk-driving deaths.
Environment
No, Wyoming is not banning electric cars
Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are not banned in Wyoming
Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Travel
No, airlines aren’t required by law to pay for hotels and meals when your flight is canceled
Many airlines will pay for hotels and meals in the event of a flight cancellation, but they aren’t legally required to do so.
Travel
No, airlines aren’t required by law to pay for hotels and meals when your flight is canceled
Southwest and other airlines aren’t required by law to pay for hotels and meals amid canceled flights, but many have policies in place to do so.
Travel
No, most airports are not ditching the 3.4-ounce liquid carry-on rule in 2024
The carry-on liquid limit isn’t changing in the U.S. or at most airports worldwide, at least for now.
National
Yes, the US averages more than 1,700 train derailments a year
Following the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, some people online said train derailments are more common than we think. Here’s what the data shows.
Travel
Train derailments in US average more than 1,700 per year
Following the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, some people online said train derailments are more common than we think. Here’s what the data shows.
Government
Train safety regulation repealed during Trump administration
The Department of Transportation repealed a mandate in 2018 that required safer brakes on trains that carried hazardous materials.
Environment
What we can VERIFY about the Ohio train derailment
A train carrying toxic chemicals derailed near East Palestine, Ohio. Here's what we know as fact, and what's unconfirmed rumor.
Travel
Insurance companies dropping new Kia, Hyundai policies
At least two major insurance companies are not issuing new policies in some areas for certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Here’s what drivers need to know.
National
Yes, there is a spike in traffic deaths following the Super Bowl
Years of data show there is a spike in deaths caused by car crashes right after the Super Bowl, with a particular increase in drunk-driving deaths.
Environment
No, Wyoming is not banning electric cars
Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are not banned in Wyoming
Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Travel
No, airlines aren’t required by law to pay for hotels and meals when your flight is canceled
Many airlines will pay for hotels and meals in the event of a flight cancellation, but they aren’t legally required to do so.
Travel
No, airlines aren’t required by law to pay for hotels and meals when your flight is canceled
Southwest and other airlines aren’t required by law to pay for hotels and meals amid canceled flights, but many have policies in place to do so.
Travel
No, most airports are not ditching the 3.4-ounce liquid carry-on rule in 2024
The carry-on liquid limit isn’t changing in the U.S. or at most airports worldwide, at least for now.
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