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A new analysis reveals that U.S. federal regulators have largely failed to implement safety recommendations from major rail accidents over the past decade. Industry influence and regulatory inaction have contributed to ongoing track defects and derailments, including a 2021 Montana derailment that resulted in fatalities and injuries. The study highlights systemic issues in rail safety oversight.
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The House rejected the bipartisan ROTOR Act, which aimed to improve aircraft collision prevention through mandatory GPS-based systems. The bill, supported by the Senate and families of crash victims, was blocked by concerns over costs, military security, and Pentagon opposition. The debate highlights systemic safety gaps in U.S. aviation.
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On Sunday night, an Air Canada regional jet landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport collided with a Port Authority fire truck responding to a separate incident. The crash killed both pilots and injured 41 others, including two fire truck occupants. LaGuardia remains closed until at least 2 p.m. Monday as investigations continue amid ongoing airport disruptions.