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PBS NewsHour – October 23, 2024 (08:00)
By many measures, advancements like seatbelts and airbags have made vehicles dramatically safer for drivers and passengers. But as our cars and trucks get larger and larger, what about the safety of those outside vehicles? Federal regulators are taking a look at pedestrian safety and whether new rules can help curb the rising number of people killed on our streets. Ali Rogin reports.
Livable communities that support bicycling and walking are a high priority of the U.S. Department of Transportation. A livable community is one that provides safe and convenient transportation choices to all citizens, whether it’s by walking, bicycling, transit, or driving. Each year, unfortunately, pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities comprise about 19 percent of all traffic fatalities with approximately 6,000 pedestrian deaths and 850 bicyclist deaths. Another 76,000 pedestrians and 47,000 bicyclists are injured in roadway crashes annually. These numbers have been rising recently and this is unacceptable. Pedestrian and bicyclist safety improvements depend on an integrated approach that involves the 4 E’s: Engineering, Enforcement, Education, and Emergency Services. The FHWA’s Office of Safety develops projects, programs and materials for use in reducing pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities. All of these materials can be found here.
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Thursday on the News Hour, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue their push in critical swing states as Election Day draws closer. Boeing workers overwhelmingly reject the company’s offer to end the strike, complicating the CEO’s plan to turn the aerospace giant around. Plus, aided by a new federal law, environmentalists work to detect dangerous methane leaks in energy-producing states. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show.
TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Harris paints Trump as threat to democracy as election nears 
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Boeing union rejects contract, complicating CEO’s plans • Boeing union rejects offer to end str…
Where Harris and Trump stand on key foreign policy issues • Comparing where Harris and Trump stan…
‘The Price of Power’ explores McConnell’s complex legacy • New book ‘The Price of Power’ explore…
Trump’s rambling raises questions about mental decline • Trump’s rambling speeches raise quest…
States work to cap methane leaks from abandoned wells • States work to track down and cap dan…
How the racial makeup of colleges has changed • How the racial makeup of colleges cha…
Harris Labels Trump a “Fascist”, CNN
Harris called Trump a “fascist” at a CNN town hall in PA, citing reports of his admiration for Nazi generals and endorsements from former GOP officials who warn he’s a threat to democracy.
Republicans Poised To Take Senate, ABC News
FiveThirtyEight’s forecast puts Republicans’ odds of winning the Senate at 87%, with Democrats facing tough losses in Ohio, Montana, and West Virginia.
DOJ Issues Warning to Elon Musk, Reuters
The DOJ warned Elon Musk’s America PAC that his $1M daily giveaways for signing a pro-Constitution petition may violate election laws, after two $1M checks were given to Pennsylvanians.
Harris Will Close Campaign at Ellipse, NewsNation
Kamala Harris will close her campaign at the Ellipse in D.C. on Oct. 29, condemning Trump’s Jan. 6 actions and urging voters to reject his “unchecked power” one week before Election Day.
Will Trump Declare Victory Prematurely?, NBC News
Kamala Harris’s team and some Trump allies expect Trump to prematurely declare victory on election night, with Harris preparing legal teams to contest any potential false claims.
Dems Fear It’s Slipping Away, The Hill
Democrats fear the race is slipping from Harris, with battleground polls favoring Trump, cracks appearing in the “blue wall” states, and doubts about Harris’s ability to mobilize key voters.
Why Is the Race So Close?, America Magazine
The race remains close due to deep polarization, economic divides, dissatisfaction with the country’s direction, media distrust, and a belief that Trump’s worst rhetoric won’t translate to action.
Harris Hits Famous 4th Street, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Kamala Harris visited Philadelphia’s Famous 4th Street Deli with Mayor Cherelle Parker, greeting volunteers and grabbing a pastrami sandwich ahead of her CNN town hall.
“I Will Never Set Foot in There Again”, The Forward
Jewish Democrats called for a boycott of Hymie’s Deli in Merion Station after a Trump ad filmed there sparked backlash for promoting hate and Jewish stereotypes.
Should Kamala Harris say more about her work at McDonald’s or continue to ignore Trump in this regard?
81.08% – Ignore
18.92% – Say more
*Percentage of 33,318 votes
PBS NewsHour, October 24, 2024 – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (ET)
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Congress’ nonpartisan scorekeeper says the bipartisan infrastructure bill would add $256 billion to the federal deficit over the next decade. This comes as senators work to pass the plan in their chamber. Lisa Desjardins takes a detailed look at the bill, and speaks with Tom Smith of the American Society of Civil Engineers to learn more.
PBS NewsHour, October 24, 2024 – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (ET)
Harris’ role in the Biden administration’s AI policy is a perfect example of this. In her work promoting Biden’s executive order on AI she emphasized the parts of it meant to mitigate bias and discrimination. And in keeping with her campaign’s efforts to find a middle ground on other tech issues, Tony West, Harris’ brother-in-law and campaign adviser (as well as Uber’s chief legal officer), suggested that her potential administration would balance those safety concerns with maintaining American “global competitiveness when it comes to AI and other emerging technologies.”
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