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🌿 A new way to study how cannabis use impacts safe driving

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-02-cannabis-impacts-safe.html

#cannabis #weed #driving #safety #psychology

A new way to study how cannabis use impacts safe driving

As marijuana legalization expands across the U.S., it is outpacing research on the impact of cannabis use behind the wheel. Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) recently spent two years collecting real-world driving data from cannabis users to help fill in the gaps.

Tech Xplore

A. Rivera 50m ago

> US jury orders Meta to pay $375m for endangering children https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/3/25/us-jury-orders-meta-to-pay-375m-for-endangering-children

It's not over yet as Meta vows to appeal. Anyhow, that amount is just change under the couch for them.

#SocialMedia #DeleteMeta #DeleteFacebook #DeleteInstagram #lawsuit #privacy #safety #tech #Internet

US jury orders Meta to pay $375m for endangering children

The verdict marks the first time a US state has successfully sued the social media giant over child safety issues.

Al Jazeera

Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)58m ago

Apple launches age verification for UK iPhone users https://www.politico.eu/article/apple-launches-age-verification-for-uk-iphone-users/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Onlinesafety #TechnologyUK #Services #Software #Safety #Media

Apple launches age verification for UK iPhone users

Apple users can verify their age by providing credit cards or scanning their ID.

POLITICO

CBC British Columbia 1h ago

Where B.C. stands on self-driving cars and what recent incidents reveal about safety, rules
A recent incident involving a Tesla driver, who police say appeared to be asleep at the wheel, has renewed questions about how self-driving technology is being used and regulated in B.C.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/self-driving-cars-bc-explained-9.7140799?cmp=rss

CBC Hamilton 1h ago

Hamilton planning committee moves to increase parking fines, expand enforcement
Hamilton plans Sunday parking enforcement and higher fines as part of a broader push to improve safety and boost revenue.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/parking-fine-increase-9.7140702?cmp=rss

Railpage 2h ago

Strong winds cause disruption between Preston and Manchester http://dlvr.it/TRhQwP #Environment #RailNews #Safety #Travel

TKSST • seethis.tv 🌈🪐✨2h ago

🦬🗺️ #Bison are #NorthAmerica's largest land #mammals and can weigh over 900 kg. Popular Science explains that maintaining a distance is necessary for #safety.

Whether you are driving or hiking, a rule of thumb helps you stay at a safe distance: If you can't cover the entire animal with your thumb while one eye is closed, you should back away!

👉 https://www.popsci.com/environment/what-to-do-if-you-encounter-bison/

#wildlife #nature #nationalparks #science #animals #conservation #environment #outdoors #yellowstone