The New York Times – Film:
The actor was told the gun he was rehearsing with on the “Rust” set, which fired and killed the cinematographer, held no live ammunition. Can he be found guilty of manslaughter?
Category: Accidents and Safety
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‘Rust’ Killing Forces Hollywood to Make Choices on Guns
The New York Times – Film:
Real guns or replicas? Blank fire or special effects? The killing of a cinematographer on a film set has some in the industry rethinking their approach to firearms.
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Nonexistent Google Map Trail Prompts Hikers’ Rescues in Canada
The New York Times – Travel:
A Canadian search-and-rescue group said it had conducted two missions recently after hikers “may have sought to follow” a nonexistent trail on Google Maps.
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‘Wedgie’ on Disney Water Slide Caused Severe Injuries, Lawsuit Says
The New York Times – Travel:
Emma McGuinness suffered “permanent bodily injury” on a visit to Disney World in Florida in 2019, according to a lawsuit that accuses Walt Disney Parks and Resorts of negligence.
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Bali Elevator Plunges Into Ravine, Killing 5
The New York Times – Travel:
The crash in Bali, an Indonesian island where tourism drives the economy, is under investigation. The victims were part of the resort’s housekeeping staff.
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Large Crack in Roller Coaster Beam Prompts Its Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
A visitor to the North Carolina amusement park recorded a crack in a pillar of the ride, Fury 325, which is billed as one of the tallest of its kind.
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Bangkok Airport Accident: Are Moving Walkways Safe?
The New York Times – Travel:
A woman in Thailand lost part of her leg after it was caught in an airport walkway this week. The accident has gotten a lot of attention, but such injuries are extremely rare.
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A Grim Anniversary for Survivors of the Rana Plaza Disaster
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
It was the deadliest accident in the history of the garment industry. Ten years later, has anything changed for factory workers?
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China Lucks Out Again as Out-of-Control Rocket Booster Falls in the Pacific
The New York Times – Travel:
For the fourth time, the country’s space program used a 23-ton launcher that made an uncontrolled re-entry back to Earth, prompting nervous sky-watching and airspace closures in Europe.