Local planners turned down a completed barn conversion project more than a year after its construction. Officials cited an “unacceptable risk to life,” underscoring the importance of rigorous safety considerations even for finished developments.

U.S. regulators have opened an “Audit Query” into Tesla to determine whether the automaker has failed to file crash reports on time. Announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the new investigation centers on key deadlines for safety-related data. If confirmed, the delays could have serious implications for Tesla’s compliance with federal regulations.