Infants and toddlers up to 2 years of age make up a large proportion of children in the United States who are treated at trauma centers for dog bites each year. According to a recent study by researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, it is extremely important for parents to remember that while…
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Youngest Children More At Risk for Dog Bites
New Study Finds E-Cigarettes Could Cost the United States 1.5 Million Years of Life
While e-cigarette manufacturers would have you believe that their products wean smokers away from cigarettes, a new study by researchers at Dartmouth College found that, to the contrary, e-cigarettes act like a “gateway drug” leading teens to smoking. According to a report in the Daily Mail, researchers estimate that e-cigarettes could cost America 1.5 million…
Former Equifax Executive Accused of Insider Trading Linked to 2017 Data Breach
A former top Equifax executive has been charged with insider trading for selling nearly $1 million in company stock once he learned about the major data breach in 2017, right before it was announced to the public. According to a report in The New York Times, Jun Ying, the former chief information officer of Equifax’s…
Dog Dies in Overhead Compartment on United Airlines Flight
A dog died on a United Airlines flight during which it was stored in a passenger’s overhead compartment. According to a report in The New York Times, witnesses said a flight attendant had ordered the pet owner to put the dog in the compartment before the plane took off. The black French bulldog that was…
1.4 Million Ford Cars Recalled for Defective Steering Wheels
Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall for 1.38 million Ford and Lincoln cars in North America because the steering wheels in these vehicles were not properly affixed and could come loose. According to a USA Today news report, the recall includes 2014 through 2018 model-year Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans. This move…
Mom Calls on Officials to Remove Dog that Bit Her Son Twice
A boy was bitten twice by the same pit bull in the city of El Cajon and now, his mother is saying she is worried that the dog will return and attack again. According to an NBC Los Angeles news report, the mother says she has had to sprint through her yard twice over the…
Thousands of Bicycles Recalled Due to Faulty Forks
More than 13,000 2018 model Allez road bikes by Specialized have been recalled because of defective forks. According to a report on Digitaltrend.com, no crashes or injuries have been reported as a result of these bicycle defects. The company states that the forks in these bicycles can break and cause the rider to lose control…
Driving Safely As You Spring Forward
As we set our clocks an hour ahead, many of us will likely deal with fatigue and sleepiness this week. As we spring forward into Daylight Saving Time, we’ll also find that it is still dark during the early morning hours when most of us Southern Californians hit the road to get to work. Reduced…
Hyundai Sonata Sedans Recalled for Defective Airbags
Hyundai is recalling 154,753 of its 2011 Sonata sedans because their front and side airbags and seatbelts may not work in the event of a car accident. According to a Consumer Reports article, the problem with the airbags involves a potential short circuit that could prevent them from inflating. The seatbelts have an issue with…
California Gives Green Light to Fully Driverless Cars
Fully driverless cars will soon be a reality on California’s roadways after the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles has eliminated the requirement for autonomous vehicles to have a person in the driver’s seat. According to a report on Curbed San Francisco, this new rule will go into effect on April 2. California has given 50…