Automotive safety technology seems to be developing more quickly than ever before. And the innovations are coming from some unlikely places. As just one example, consider the self-driving cars being developed by a team at Google. If and when they come into widespread use, fully autonomous vehicles could greatly reduce the frequency and severity of […]
We have written many times about the institutional failings that have allowed for the widespread sex abuse of children by Catholic priests and other church officials. Even if sex abuse was limited to just a handful of priests (which is not the case), some of these predators have abused dozens of victims. Such crimes can […]
Like most states, Pennsylvania has banned texting while driving. Some states have gone even further by banning the use of handheld cellphones behind the wheel, but such measures are still the exception rather than the rule. There are clear laws against texting while driving, but the behavior only seems to be getting worse. Drivers continue […]
The country was saddened in August 2014 by news that legendary comedienne Joan Rivers had died. It was even more upsetting to learn that her death may have been caused by medical malpractice. Although she was 81 years old, Rivers still seemed to be in good health. A week before her death, Ms. Rivers complained […]