Los Angeles, California – The recent death of a man in a California jail has sparked accusations of neglect. The man, identified as homeless and elderly, passed away in custody, raising concerns about the treatment of vulnerable individuals in the criminal justice system. The incident has fueled debates about the care provided to those who … Read more
Los Angeles, California – Data reporting on COVID-19 has faced challenges as the prevalence of at-home testing and the potential for multiple virus contractions have complicated the accuracy of information. USAFacts, dedicated to providing real-time pandemic data from all 50 states, acknowledges the obstacles in obtaining reliable statistics due to these factors. Additionally, the conclusion … Read more
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is facing scrutiny from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) following a complaint filed against the utility company by investigators regarding a 2019 gas explosion in South Philly. The complaint alleges that PGW failed to adequately protect a 6-inch cast-iron pipeline, ultimately leading to the explosion. PGW spokesperson … Read more
Beijing, China – Recent violent attacks in China have spurred difficult questions about the state of safety and security in the country. The incidents have left many citizens and officials concerned about the underlying issues driving such behavior. In one of the attacks, a knife-wielding individual targeted pedestrians on a busy street, causing multiple injuries … Read more
YEMASEE, S.C. – Recent allegations of the mistreatment of monkeys at the Alpha Genesis Research Facility have come to light following the escape of 43 monkeys. An email sent to the US Department of Agriculture from PETA claims that a whistleblower from within the facility reported at least 20 monkey deaths. Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel, the … Read more
Richardson, Texas – A man who was tragically killed in a police chase in Richardson, Texas, has been identified as a suspect allegedly linked to a homicide in Forney. The incident unfolded when Richardson police attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation, leading to a pursuit that ended in a fatal crash. Authorities … Read more
Hartford, Connecticut – Parents, consumer advocates, pediatricians, and others are raising concerns over the safety of weighted infant sleepwear following the tragic deaths of at least eight babies. The deaths occurred while the infants were wearing weighted sleepers, swaddles, and sleep sacks, according to data and documents from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Critics … Read more
NORTH WALES, Pennsylvania – Concerned parents and community members gathered at North Penn High School for a school safety forum following a recent violent incident at Pennbrook Middle School that left a 7th grader injured. The meeting was held to address issues surrounding school safety, policies, and accountability within the district. During the forum, attendees … Read more
Athens, Georgia – After tragedy struck the University of Georgia with the death of student Laken Riley, concerns about safety abound among students and parents. The untimely passing of Riley has sparked conversations about campus security and the well-being of those within the university community. Riley, a promising student, lost her life in a manner … Read more