US childcare funds frozen, 'catastrophic' fears for families
The Trump administration has frozen $10bn in social funds for five US states, threatening childcare for hundreds of thousands. Experts warn of a looming disaster for low-income families.
The Trump administration has frozen $10bn in social funds for five US states, threatening childcare for hundreds of thousands. Experts warn of a looming disaster for low-income families.
Labour ministers have commissioned a £161,000 evaluation of the free, volunteer-led Parkrun, drawing criticism as a 'staggering waste' amid funding cuts. Read the full report.
Labour ministers face criticism after spending £161,000 on consultants to evaluate the free, volunteer-led Parkrun. Critics call it a 'staggering waste' of public funds. Read the full report.
The Arizona Supreme Court building in Phoenix was evacuated on Monday after a suspicious package tested positive for explosives. The Department of Education was also cleared. Read the latest updates.
The Arizona Supreme Court building in Phoenix was evacuated after a suspicious package tested positive for explosives. The nearby Department of Education was also cleared. Read the latest updates.
The Trump administration has terminated the lease for three public golf courses in Washington, a move officials call 'devastating'. Discover the implications for public access and the capital's landscape.
New Year's Eve celebrations across Australia were marred by fireworks-related injuries, with two children among those hurt. Paramedics reported a significant spike in emergency callouts.
Major London parks including Primrose Hill are locked and barricaded for New Year's Eve, sparking local fury. The Royal Parks cite public safety after last year's 30,000-strong crowd and a fatal stabbing.
New analysis reveals drivers are three times more likely to die in a hybrid car crash than a petrol one. Road safety experts call for an urgent investigation into the alarming trend.
A shocking new report finds 45% of Muslim women feel unsafe on UK public transport, with over a third experiencing abuse. Discover the findings and the response to rising Islamophobia.
A safety expert with a law enforcement background shares essential rideshare safety advice for solo travellers this festive season. Learn how to stay protected.
The US Department of Justice has released the Jeffrey Epstein files, but public fury erupts as many documents are entirely blacked out, defying transparency laws. Discover the details.
The US Justice Department has published thousands of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigations. Explore the details and political fallout of this long-awaited release.
A 75-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries, including a severed artery, after being trampled by cows on a coastal path in Cornwall. The farmer has been prosecuted. Read the full story.
A major salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened over 60 people in California, with 13 hospitalised. Health officials issue an urgent recall notice for affected products. Learn the key details and safety advice here.
A San Francisco cable car's sudden stop on California Street injured 15 people, prompting a major emergency response. Two were taken to hospital immediately.
New research shows half of women are skipping festive events due to safety concerns on winter nights. Discover the findings and calls for employer action.
A grieving Seattle family secures a $30 million settlement after their 13-year-old son was killed due to a faulty pedestrian crossing signal. Discover how this tragedy is driving change.
Fury erupts in East Sussex as a local school advises children to be 'kind and caring' to 600 lone male asylum seekers arriving at a former army camp. Residents voice safety fears for children and strain on public services.
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
The US Department of Transportation has endorsed a new female crash test dummy designed to better protect women, who face significantly higher injury risks. Discover how this could revolutionise vehicle safety.
The Trump administration is accelerating its plan to shut down the US Education Department, transferring major grant programmes to other agencies. Discover the implications.
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Georgia, alleging discriminatory voting practices during the 2020 elections. Discover the details and implications.
A female police officer in China causes public fury after her motorcycle collides with young spectators during a demo. Watch the controversial video and the official response.
Historic leader-elect Claudia Sheinbaum discloses personal trauma of being groped on public transport as she pledges to tackle Mexico's femicide crisis and gender-based violence.
Former President Donald Trump's planned nomination of a former mining executive to oversee mine safety has drawn fierce criticism from labour advocates and Appalachian communities.
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
US prosecutors recommend criminal charges against Boeing following two fatal 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people, as victims' families push for full accountability.
Boeing confronts new criminal allegations from US Justice Department regarding 737 Max fatal crashes, potentially extending probation and intensifying legal scrutiny.