Europe's infrastructure, built for cold, is failing under record heatwaves. Train tracks buckle, roads melt, hospitals cancel surgeries, and power grids strain. While ACs offer temporary relief, experts stress the need for long-term redesign of buildings and systems to adapt to a warming climate.
A Texas family is suing Tesla for over $1 million after a Model 3 crashed into their home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. The lawsuit alleges the car's automated assist mode was defective, citing "Sudden Unintended Acceleration" and faulty obstacle detection. Tesla denies fault, while NHTSA investigates.
Federal investigators concluded the 2021 Florida condo collapse, which killed 98, was due to design flaws and alterations. NIST's report details how structural weaknesses, initiated weeks before the fall, led to the catastrophic failure of Champlain Towers South.
A Canadian report blames design flaws and company failures for the 2023 Titan submersible implosion that killed five people. OceanGate, the operator, lacked understanding of the hull's integrity under repeated deep-sea dives, and construction did not follow standard engineering practices.
Leading economists have endorsed Labor's proposed overhaul of negative gearing and capital gains tax, citing improvements in generational fairness, despite concerns about design flaws like a 30% minimum tax. Business groups strongly oppose the changes, warning of a chilling effect on investment, particularly for startups and small businesses.
Leading economists largely support Labor's proposed overhaul of negative gearing and capital gains tax, citing improvements in generational fairness and tax equity, despite concerns over design flaws like a 30% minimum tax. Business groups strongly oppose the changes, warning of reduced investment and increased complexity.
