What are roundabouts? A transportation engineer explains the safety benefits of these circular intersections

Why Roundabouts Are Taking Over U.S. Roads Love them or hate them, roundabouts are popping up everywhere in the U.S. They’re efficient, safer, and surprisingly eco-friendly. Here’s why this modern roadway design is gaining traction. What Are Roundabouts? Roundabouts are circular intersections where traffic flows counterclockwise around a central island. …

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12-tear-old boy tragically dies after school takes away his asthma inhaler

Ryan Gibbons, a bright and energetic 12-year-old, loved motorbikes and hiking. But in 2012, a preventable tragedy at his school claimed his life. Ryan suffered a fatal asthma attack while playing soccer. His inhaler—a device that could’ve saved him—was locked away in the school office due to strict policies. Despite …

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