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A Heroic Plane Landing, Instagram's New Fact Checkers, and More News
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How to Land a Busted Airliner in a Russian Cornfield
A Ural Airlines plane executed an emergency landing after a bird strike, summoning memories of 2009’s “Miracle on the Hudson.” ... -
Surprise! Uber and Lyft Do Not Like NYC’s New Ride-Hail Rules
The regulations are particularly less than ideal for the companies because New York is among their largest urban markets. http://www.wired.com/ -
Truckers Gain More Freedom, Thanks to Tech’s Watchful Eye
Proposed federal rules would give truckers more leeway in taking breaks—because regulators already know when drivers are driving and not ... -
No More Screen Time! The Navy Reverts to Physical Throttles
The Navy will eliminate touchscreen controls in destroyers after reports found that many sailors did not know how to work ... -
How Many Uber and Lyft Drivers Are in Recalled Cars?
The Center for Auto Safety wants ride-hail companies to crack down on drivers whose cars have been recalled. http://www.wired.com/ -
The Gyrocopter Could Be the Future's Flying Car
Companies like Jaunt and Skyworks say with a few modern tweaks, the helicopter’s predecessor could make a return to the ... -
Uber’s Big Loss, Boeing’s 787 Trouble, and More Car News This Week
Uber reports its biggest loss and slowest growth in its first public quarter. An auto supplier pivots hard to electrics, ... -
How 'Microcracks' Undermined San Francisco's New Bus Terminal
A cracked beam forced the $2.2 billion terminal’s closure after six weeks. Unraveling why required physics, metallurgy, and engineers with ... -
Free Bus Rides in Salt Lake City Might Not Be So Far-Fetched
A leading mayoral candidate proposes eliminating fares on buses and light rail. Free rides are unusual in the US, but ...
