Dog and owner shocked by live sidewalk in Pittsburgh
A woman and her dog were violently convulsed by a stray electrical current on a wet Pittsburgh pavement. The city had pledged inspections after a 2024 fatality but never completed them.
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Woman and Dog Electrocuted on Pittsburgh Sidewalk
A Pittsburgh woman and her dog suffered violent electric shocks from a live streetlight pole. The incident has triggered an urgent citywide safety review.
Fireworks Injure Two Children and Others on New Year's Eve
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.
Primrose Hill closed for NYE as parks locked across London
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.
Illinois Libraries Must Stock Overdose Reversal Drugs
A new Illinois law requires all public libraries to store and administer life-saving opioid overdose medications from 1 January. Discover how this move aims to combat a public health crisis.
Nearly Half of Muslim Women Feel Unsafe on Public Transport
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.
Expert's 7 vital rideshare safety tips for the holidays
A safety expert with a law enforcement background shares essential rideshare safety advice for solo travellers this festive season. Learn how to stay protected.
Farmer fined £12k after cows attack dog walker in Cornwall
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.
Tunbridge Wells water crisis enters sixth day
Thousands in Kent face a sixth day without safe tap water after a chemical fault. Residents told to boil water, as calls grow for army intervention and CEO resignation.
49% of women avoid work Christmas parties over safety fears
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.
Anger as school tells pupils to welcome 600 asylum seekers
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.
Chinese Officer Hits Spectators, Checks Bike First
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.
Mexico's Sheinbaum reveals sexual assault experience
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.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
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.
Lake Tahoe water contaminated with feces - boil order issued
Emergency boil-water advisory issued for Lake Tahoe area after dangerous fecal bacteria detected in water supply, affecting thousands of homes and businesses.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
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.
UK's Worst Flu Season: NHS Vaccine Crisis Deepens
Exclusive analysis reveals Britain is hurtling toward its most devastating flu season in history, with the NHS vaccination programme in turmoil and experts warning of thousands of preventable deaths.
Prison chiefs in emergency talks over wrongful releases
Exclusive: Senior prison officials face emergency talks with ministers as multiple wrongful prisoner releases expose critical failures in England's overcrowded prison system, raising serious security concerns.
Scabies Crisis: UK Cases Surge 300% Amid Treatment Shortage
Britain faces a worsening scabies epidemic with cases skyrocketing and medication shortages leaving thousands untreated. Experts warn of a public health emergency.
UK Fireworks Ban: Major Update to Bonfire Night Rules
Exclusive: New government regulations could transform traditional fireworks displays across Britain with stricter controls and potential local bans.
England's Obesity Crisis Worsens: New Data Revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals England's escalating obesity epidemic with stark regional disparities and concerning patterns emerging across different demographic groups.
Canada's recession budget imposes austerity measures
The Canadian government has unveiled a stark austerity budget featuring sweeping spending cuts and tax increases as the nation confronts its first recession in over a decade. Key public services face significant reductions while households brace for finan
Cold homes crisis: Energy bills making millions ill
New analysis reveals how unaffordable heating costs are creating a devastating public health emergency, with vulnerable households facing impossible choices between warmth and basic necessities.
Huntingdon train knife attack sparks security outcry
Shocking knife attack on Huntingdon train ignites urgent safety review as passengers demand immediate security improvements across UK rail network
Hero bystander confronts knife-wielding man in London
A courageous member of the public risked his own safety to disarm a man allegedly threatening people with a knife during a terrifying incident in central London, with dramatic footage capturing the entire confrontation.
Cinema horror as man falls through bathroom window
A cinema-goer suffered serious injuries after crashing through a first-floor bathroom window at a Vue cinema in Sheffield, raising urgent questions about public venue safety standards.
NYC Mayor's secret subway ride reveals transit crisis
Eric Adams goes undercover on NYC subway to witness firsthand the dangerous conditions commuters face daily - from drug use to mental health crises plaguing the underground system.
Labour's early release freed 38,000 criminals
Exclusive investigation reveals nearly 38,000 offenders released early under Labour's controversial scheme, including violent criminals and burglars, raising serious safety concerns across Britain.
NYC Exodus: Poll Reveals Majority Want to Flee Crime & Crisis
Exclusive Mamdani Research poll exposes terrifying reality as majority of New Yorkers consider abandoning city amid soaring crime rates and overwhelming migrant influx.
Sex offender freed early in UK prison crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals convicted migrant sex offender released early from prison amid systemic overcrowding crisis, raising serious public safety concerns.
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