Biden administration commits another $490 million to combat wildfire risk
(Reuters) – The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Thursday it would invest another $490 million to combat wildfire risk in the western …
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Woman’s home struck several times by gunfire in Severn
SEVERN, MD – The home of a woman on Sparrow Court in Severn was struck several times by gunfire early Wednesday morning. Police officers responded …
Marketmind: No safety net?
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan. World markets have been spooked by the prospect the U.S. may …
Fire that destroyed abandoned farmhouse under investigation
ELKTON, MD – A farmhouse that has sat vacant for decades caught fire on Wednesday and burned to the ground. The old farmhouse sits on …
Gunfire damages another N. Carolina power substation, no outage caused
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Gunfire damaged another power substation in North Carolina on Tuesday, a North Carolina power company said, marking what appears …
Family displaced after Tuesday night fire in Gloucester Township
Gloucester Township, NJ – A family has been displaced after a fire damaged their home Tuesday evening. At around 5:42 pm, members of the Gloucester …
Stafford firefighters battle early morning blaze in Beach Haven West
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Firefighters from the Stafford Township Fire Company were dispatched to a house fire early this morning in Beach Haven West. Shortly after …
Amazon Cited By OSHA Based On SDNY Referrals For Serious Violations That Exposed Workers To Safety Hazards
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Douglas L. Parker, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and …
Trans ‘Gender Recognition’ Bill Throws Country Into Chaos As Critics Fear For Women’s Safety In Jails, Bathrooms
Trans ‘Gender Recognition’ Bill Throws Country Into Chaos As Critics Fear For Women’s Safety In Jails, Bathrooms Laurel Duggan on January 17, 2023 The U.K. …
D.C. Murder Suspect In Custody After Barricade and Fire
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A murder suspect is in custody after a standoff with police and a fire that occurred at the location of his arrest. …
Severna Park resident woken up by gunfire, bullet lodged in bedroom picture frame
SEVERNA PARK, MD – A Severna Park man was woken up by gunfire outside his home on Saint Ives Drive and noticed a bullet lodged …
One dead in Secaucus fire
SECAUCUS, NJ – An early morning fire in Secaucus is being investigated by arson detectives with the Secaucus Police Department after one person was found …
Tesla under fire in Germany over union concerns on working hours, contracts
BERLIN (Reuters) – Tesla has come under fire from German union IG Metall and politicians over allegations by workers of unreasonable working hours and fears …
Schepisi Bill that Would Increase the Safety of Drinking Water Advanced by Committee
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations.
Second NYC school safety agent arrested this week
NEW YORK, NY – The NYPD announced the arrest of a second school safety agent on Saturday. The news comes just days after another safety …
‘Disregard For The Safety Of Women’: Pro-Life Doctors Blast FDA’s Decision To Offer Abortion Pills At Pharmacies
A recent decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowing pharmacies to dispense abortion pills could lead to harmful and even lethal consequences for …
New York City school safety agent arrested for obstruction
NEW YORK, NY – A New York City public official has been arrested and charged for obstruction governmental administration and for providing false information regarding …
Department Of Justice Awards Over $46 Million In Grants To Support Public Safety Efforts In Nevada
LAS VEGAS – The Department of Justice has awarded $46,438,846 in grants to various Nevada entities to support victims’ services and public safety efforts, announced …
FBI AND PARTNERS ISSUE NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT ON FINANCIAL SEXTORTION SCHEMES
U.S. Virgin Islands – The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, …
Manchester police department reminds residents of safe exchange zone for holiday safety
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Manchester Township Police Department is once again reminding residents that there is a police-monitored safe exchange zone at the municipal …
Delaware police issue alert for woman, fearing for her safety
MILLSBORO, DE – Police in Delaware have issued a missing person alert for a 31-year-old woman, saying they are concerned for her safety and well-being …
Twitter dissolves Trust and Safety Council
By Sheila Dang (Reuters) – Twitter Inc on Monday disbanded its Trust and Safety Council, a volunteer group formed in 2016 to advise the social …
Twitter’s Safety Team Found Trump’s Final Tweets Did Not Violate Policy, But He Was Banned Anyway
Twitter’s Safety Team Found Trump’s Final Tweets Did Not Violate Policy, But He Was Banned Anyway John Hugh DeMastri on December 12, 2022 Twitter’s safety …
Twitter’s Former Safety Exec Admits It Was A Mistake To Censor Hunter Biden Laptop Story
Twitter’s Former Safety Exec Admits It Was A Mistake To Censor Hunter Biden Laptop Story Arjun Singh on November 30, 2022 Twitter’s former chief of …
Top Doctor Who Investigated Puberty Blockers Says There’s ‘Woefully Little Safety Data’ For Childhood Use
Top Doctor Who Investigated Puberty Blockers Says There’s ‘Woefully Little Safety Data’ For Childhood Use Graham Dudley on November 30, 2022 There is a concerning …
Twitter not safer under Elon Musk, says former head of trust and safety
By Sheila Dang and Katie Paul (Reuters) – Twitter’s former head of trust and safety Yoel Roth on Tuesday said the social media company was …
After Club Q attack, LGBT venues grapple with safety concerns
By Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) – After the 2016 massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Florida, the owners of New York City gay bar …
Horse racing-Appeals court rules horse racing safety law unconstitutional
By Rory Carroll (Reuters) – A law designed to makes horse racing safer by creating and enforcing national rules governing the use of drugs and …
Democratic senators press U.S. auto agency on safety rules
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group of 10 Democratic senators Tuesday urged U.S. auto safety regulators to move quickly to issue new regulations …
FSC Franchise Co. Offers Employees $100 Incentive Upon Proof of Vaccination to Maximize Guest and Employee Safety
The parent company of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, The Brass Tap and The Hatchery launched a creative incentive to boost company-wide vaccination rates with the goal …
Don’t Let Scary Food Safety Infractions Plague Your Ghost Kitchen
Dallas henderson by Dallas Henderson, Account Manager at RizePoint Have you jumped on the ghost kitchen trend, operating in a commercial kitchen space for “to …
Dedication to Food Allergy Safety Earns Aramark National Recognition From MenuTrinfo
After holding nominations in April of 2022, MenuTrinfo® selected Aramark, one of the top food service providers in the world, for three awards. “Food allergies …
Dad jokes on New Jersey public safety signs met with mixed reactions
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The state of New Jersey spent millions of dollars to install huge digital billboards along state highways from High Point to …
Celebrity Drag Queen Serves As Crossing Guard For Denver Students To Promote Safety
Celebrity Drag Queen Serves As Crossing Guard For Denver Students To Promote Safety Reagan Reese on October 14, 2022 A Denver school featured a …
Here are some safety tips to avoid deer on the roadways in New Jersey during mating season
It’s mating and hunting season for white-tailed deer in New Jersey, but October is also the time when more deer are hit by cars than …
Federal Safety and Health Officer Admits Conspiring with His Brother to Extort Contractors
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man today admitted conspiring with his brother to extort multiple general contractors of approximately $14,000 in cash, …
China’s BYD wins five-star European safety rating for electric SUV
By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – BYD on Wednesday received a coveted five-star Euro NCAP safety rating for its electric ATTO 3 crossover SUV, the …
U.S. Attorney hosts public safety Tribal Consultation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On Oct. 5, Alexander M.M. Uballez, the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, hosted delegations from the Pueblo of …
U.S. FAA upgrades Malaysia’s air safety rating
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed on Monday it upgraded Malaysia’s air safety rating nearly three years after it took action …
Booking.com adds safety advisory for West Bank properties
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Online travel agency Booking.com has added safety labels to listings in the occupied West Bank, which Israel, having initially opposed the move, …
U.S. FAA to work with countries before downgrading aviation safety ratings
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday it will work with countries when it sees early indications that civil …
India’s air safety watchdog extends restriction on SpiceJet
BENGALURU (Reuters) – India’s air safety watchdog on Wednesday said it was extending a restriction on Indian budget carrier SpiceJet Ltd’s flight departures until Oct. …
Human Smugglers Continue to Disregard Public Safety in the RGV
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents made 17 arrests from three human smuggling events. On September 15, RGV agents arrested …
Human Traffickers Continue to Disregard Public Safety in the RGV
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents made 17 arrests from three human smuggling events. On September 15, RGV agents arrested …
Chickasaw Nation and United States Attorneys for the Western and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma Co-Host Public Safety Summit
OKLAHOMA CITY – On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, law enforcement officials gathered in Sulphur, Oklahoma, for the 2022 Chickasaw Nation Public Safety Summit. The Chickasaw Nation …
Chickasaw Nation And United States Attorneys For The Eastern And Western Districts Of Oklahoma Co-Host Public Safety Summit
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – OKLAHOMA CITY – On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, law enforcement officials gathered in Sulphur, Oklahoma, for the 2022 Chickasaw Nation Public Safety …
Six Injured in NYC Fire That Forced People to Jump From Building to Safety
New York, NY- Six people were injured during a fire in New York City including two who reportedly jumped from a window and fire escape …
Exclusive-Apple, Samsung could benefit as India aims to speed product safety approvals
By Munsif Vengattil NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India will try out a strategy of parallel testing to speed up safety approvals for new electronic devices, …
Newark police invite residents to Public Safety Academy workshop
by Newark Police Department NEWARK, NJ – Participants in the 10-week course will learn the basic functions and operations of the Police and Fire divisions …
New York Police Department Graduates 193 New School Safety Cops
NEW YORK, NY – As schools across New York city get ready to open next week, the NYPD has announced the graduation of nearly 200 …