The Federal Aviation Administration seeks multimillion-dollar fines against United Airlines and US Airways for safety violations, including flying a plane after mechanics stuffed shop towels into an engine. The agency moves for a $5.4 million fine against US Airways, which is a dominant player in the Buffalo and Western New York market, for operating eight planes on a total of 1,647 flights from October 2008 to January 2009 in violation of safety directives or the company’s own maintenance rules. More can be found on AOLNews.
Can a Roller Coaster Cause a Brain Injury? The Answer May Be More Surprising Than You Think
September 30, 2026
Can you suffer a brain injury on a roller coaster without ever hitting your head? It may sound surprising, but the answer is yes. Recent news reports about the Six Flags X2 roller coaster have brought new attention to the possibility that the forces generated by a roller
