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June 18, 2018: The Today Show interviewed Kevin Kings, who is one of the latest victims of exploding vape batteries. Kevin was pulling into his driveway, when suddenly the e-cig battery exploded in his pocket and burst into flames. He jumped out of his car, with his pants and leg on fire. The fire then caused… Read More
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has finished their investigations into the cause of the North Bay Wildfires that occurred in October 2017. They have concluded that 12 fires were caused by electrical and distribution lines owned by PG&E, as well as power pole failures. The October fires combined to burn… Read More
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Uber sent an email to its users alerting them of new safety features available in the Uber app, as well as reiterating their plan to improve safety. This comes only after a CNN investigation into public court documents revealed over 100 cases of passengers assaulted and sexually assaulted by Uber drivers. Uber’s Belated Concern for… Read More
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June 1, 2018: Uber failed to institute thorough background checks and hired thousands of convicts as drivers. The company is under fire for failing to institute full background checks, misleading statements about the strength of background checks, and for failing to protect passengers from sexual assault. Uber has previously settled with District Attorneys from Los Angeles… Read More
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May 30, 2018: Uber announced last month it would add a new “911” emergency feature to it’s app, the feature is now live in their app in the United States. Within the Uber app is a new “safety center” menu. The menu contains multiple items including: 911 calling Driver screening information Insurance information Community guidelines… Read More
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