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#safety-concerns

US news

Trump begins firings of FAA staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash

The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred FAA employees, raising concerns about aviation safety during a busy travel period.

16 hours ago

NYC parents

'They're coming for everyone': Fearful NY immigrant families weigh voluntary departures

Immigrants like Jose and Yaya pursue voluntary departure due to fear of enforcement actions and safety concerns.

fromTechCrunch

Science

Trump fires hundreds of air traffic support staff as SpaceX visits FAA command center | TechCrunch

The Trump Administration's firings of FAA workers come amid ongoing safety concerns and staffing shortages in air traffic control.

fromBoston.com

US news

Trump begins firings of FAA staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash

The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred FAA employees, raising concerns about aviation safety during a busy travel period.

16 hours ago

NYC parents

'They're coming for everyone': Fearful NY immigrant families weigh voluntary departures

Immigrants like Jose and Yaya pursue voluntary departure due to fear of enforcement actions and safety concerns.

fromTechCrunch

more#trump-administration

Science

Trump fires hundreds of air traffic support staff as SpaceX visits FAA command center | TechCrunch

The Trump Administration's firings of FAA workers come amid ongoing safety concerns and staffing shortages in air traffic control.

Toronto startup

fromwww.cbc.ca

1 day ago

A pilot project is bringing self-driving robots to Toronto sparking concerns from one city councillor | CBC News

Toronto is set to pilot self-driving delivery robots, raising safety and regulatory concerns among local officials.

#international-relations

Soccer (FIFA)

fromThe Nation

With ICE Out of Control, How Can the US Cohost the 2026 World Cup?

Widespread concerns over U.S. treatment of visitors could jeopardize the 2026 World Cup, prompting calls to move games to Canada and Mexico.

fromwww.dw.com

2 days ago

Russo-Ukrainian War

Zelenskyy dismisses Putin's 3-day truce offer as theatrics DW 05/04/2025

Zelenskyy cautions that Ukraine cannot ensure safety for foreign leaders during Russia's WWII commemorations.

Soccer (FIFA)

fromThe Nation

more#international-relations

With ICE Out of Control, How Can the US Cohost the 2026 World Cup?

Widespread concerns over U.S. treatment of visitors could jeopardize the 2026 World Cup, prompting calls to move games to Canada and Mexico.

fromwww.dw.com

2 days ago

Russo-Ukrainian War

Zelenskyy dismisses Putin's 3-day truce offer as theatrics DW 05/04/2025

Zelenskyy cautions that Ukraine cannot ensure safety for foreign leaders during Russia's WWII commemorations.

London

fromwww.standard.co.uk

5 days ago

London's only heliport objects to plans to build giant 35-storey tower next door

London Heliport opposes a proposed 35-storey tower due to significant safety and operational concerns.

Plan for massive NYC skateboard park riddled with issues such as falling acorns, potential 'organ-level impalement': foes

The Brooklyn Skate Garden project in Mount Prospect Park raises significant safety concerns among local residents and civic groups regarding injuries and hazards.

Local civic group Friends of Mount Prospect Park fears that paving over green space for a skate park could lead to serious injuries and accidents.

Brooklyn

6 days ago

Teen shot in head at Brooklyn complex where residents feared violence, NYPD says

A 17-year-old was critically injured in a shooting at Flatbush Gardens, an area with a recent history of violence and resident safety concerns.

NYC politics

Plan for massive NYC skateboard park riddled with issues such as falling acorns, potential 'organ-level impalement': foes

The Brooklyn Skate Garden project in Mount Prospect Park raises significant safety concerns among local residents and civic groups regarding injuries and hazards.

Local civic group Friends of Mount Prospect Park fears that paving over green space for a skate park could lead to serious injuries and accidents.

Brooklyn

6 days ago

Teen shot in head at Brooklyn complex where residents feared violence, NYPD says

A 17-year-old was critically injured in a shooting at Flatbush Gardens, an area with a recent history of violence and resident safety concerns.

Bicycling

'I thought it was Tadej Pogacar' - Rooijakkers able to laugh as 'ridiculous' spectator rides on course during Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes

Spectators interfering during professional cycling races, exemplified by a man joining Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes, are increasingly problematic and dangerous.

fromcyclingnews.com

Bicycling

Etoile de Besseges: Arnaud De Lie takes stage 3 victory amid severely reduced peloton after safety protests

Arnaud De Lie won a disrupted Etoile de Bessèges race amid protests and safety concerns leading to team withdrawals.

fromCyclingnews

Bicycling

'I thought it was Tadej Pogacar' - Rooijakkers able to laugh as 'ridiculous' spectator rides on course during Liege-Bastogne-Liege Femmes

Spectators interfering during professional cycling races, exemplified by a man joining Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes, are increasingly problematic and dangerous.

fromcyclingnews.com

Bicycling

Etoile de Besseges: Arnaud De Lie takes stage 3 victory amid severely reduced peloton after safety protests

Arnaud De Lie won a disrupted Etoile de Bessèges race amid protests and safety concerns leading to team withdrawals.

more#cycling

fromInsideHook

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Travel

Damaged Tablet on Board Flight Prompts Unexpected Landing

Lufthansa flight diverted due to a malfunctioning tablet stemming concerns over potential lithium battery fires.

London politics

Lewisham childminder in dispute with millionaire labour donor over overhanging trees

AA Homes has yet to address tree removal requests from Cathy Erskine despite safety concerns for five months after a branch caused property damage.

Shocking reason Elon Musk 'threatened me with deportation'

A Tesla whistleblower faced threats over safety concerns, revealing serious corporate ethics issues surrounding whistleblowing at the company.

Black Lives Matter

Boeing whistleblower's family claims company's conduct caused his suicide

Boeing's alleged harassment of a whistleblower contributed to his suicide, offering a troubling glimpse into the company's handling of safety concerns.

Toronto startup

fromMail Online

Shocking reason Elon Musk 'threatened me with deportation'

A Tesla whistleblower faced threats over safety concerns, revealing serious corporate ethics issues surrounding whistleblowing at the company.

Black Lives Matter

Boeing whistleblower's family claims company's conduct caused his suicide

Boeing's alleged harassment of a whistleblower contributed to his suicide, offering a troubling glimpse into the company's handling of safety concerns.

Tesla Autopilot 'Fooled' Wile E. Coyote-Style, Crashes Into Fake Wall

Tesla's future lies in fully autonomous vehicles, but its reliance on cameras poses significant safety risks.

Passengers Alarmed as Self-Driving Car Kidnaps Them, Refuses to Let Them Exit

Self-driving cars are approved in many regions, but incidents reveal serious safety and operational flaws.

fromInsideEVs

Tesla Autopilot 'Fooled' Wile E. Coyote-Style, Crashes Into Fake Wall

Tesla's future lies in fully autonomous vehicles, but its reliance on cameras poses significant safety risks.

Passengers Alarmed as Self-Driving Car Kidnaps Them, Refuses to Let Them Exit

Self-driving cars are approved in many regions, but incidents reveal serious safety and operational flaws.

more#autonomous-vehicles

#travel-advisory

fromTravel + Leisure

Canada news

Royal Caribbean Is Temporarily Canceling Trips to This Caribbean Destination Citing 'Abundance of Caution'

Royal Caribbean has excluded Labadee from its itineraries due to safety concerns stemming from gang violence and political instability in Haiti.

Canada news

Award-winning Caribbean beach destination dropped from cruise itineraries due to new safety fears

Royal Caribbean is suspending trips to Labadee due to safety issues stemming from gang violence in Haiti.

fromTravel + Leisure

Canada news

Royal Caribbean Is Temporarily Canceling Trips to This Caribbean Destination Citing 'Abundance of Caution'

Royal Caribbean has excluded Labadee from its itineraries due to safety concerns stemming from gang violence and political instability in Haiti.

Canada news

Award-winning Caribbean beach destination dropped from cruise itineraries due to new safety fears

Royal Caribbean is suspending trips to Labadee due to safety issues stemming from gang violence in Haiti.

more#travel-advisory

#legal-issues

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Briton held without trial in India refuses to be bailed to unsafe' Delhi streets

Christian Michel James refuses bail in India due to alleged safety concerns, preferring to remain in prison over possible threats to his life.

SF parents

Karmelo Anthony, teen accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf, moved to undisclosed location after reported death threats

Karmelo Anthony's safety is a priority after receiving death threats post-arrest for the stabbing of Austin Metcalf.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Briton held without trial in India refuses to be bailed to unsafe' Delhi streets

Christian Michel James refuses bail in India due to alleged safety concerns, preferring to remain in prison over possible threats to his life.

SF parents

Karmelo Anthony, teen accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf, moved to undisclosed location after reported death threats

Karmelo Anthony's safety is a priority after receiving death threats post-arrest for the stabbing of Austin Metcalf.

more#legal-issues

fromwww.aljazeera.com

London

Thousands gather for centuries-old Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem

The Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem unites Orthodox Christians through a miraculous flame, despite safety concerns and reduced attendance this year.

#parenting

Parenting

Dear Abby: How do I tell my mother I don't want her to watch my kids anymore

Parenting concerns are valid when it comes to safety and care for young children.

Parenting

Millennial parents are putting an end to this core childhood memory: 'Never doing this'

Millennials are shocked that sleepovers, a nostalgic childhood experience, are being discontinued by modern parents due to safety concerns.

Parenting

Dear Abby: How do I tell my mother I don't want her to watch my kids anymore

Parenting concerns are valid when it comes to safety and care for young children.

Parenting

Millennial parents are putting an end to this core childhood memory: 'Never doing this'

Millennials are shocked that sleepovers, a nostalgic childhood experience, are being discontinued by modern parents due to safety concerns.

British and Israeli Tourists Among Victims of Italian Cable Car Crash

A tragic cable car crash in Italy claimed four lives, including British tourists and an Israeli woman.

The only survivor is in critical condition as investigations into the crash begin.

NYC parents

fromLittleThings.com

Tourist Couple Next In Line After Family That Died In NYC Helicopter Crash Shares Fears

Tourists may reconsider helicopter flights in NYC after tragic Hudson River crash.

Miscellaneous

Tell us: have you been affected by the earthquakes on Santorini?

Residents and tourists on Santorini are evacuating due to repeated earthquake tremors.

British and Israeli Tourists Among Victims of Italian Cable Car Crash

A tragic cable car crash in Italy claimed four lives, including British tourists and an Israeli woman.

The only survivor is in critical condition as investigations into the crash begin.

NYC parents

fromLittleThings.com

Tourist Couple Next In Line After Family That Died In NYC Helicopter Crash Shares Fears

Tourists may reconsider helicopter flights in NYC after tragic Hudson River crash.

Miscellaneous

Tell us: have you been affected by the earthquakes on Santorini?

Residents and tourists on Santorini are evacuating due to repeated earthquake tremors.

Renovation

Saratoga mail theft leads to identity theft

A series of property crimes occurred including burglaries and mail theft, emphasizing community safety concerns.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London politics

Father 'bloody furious' after cyclist 'smashes' his son's car windscreen with bike lock in road rage incident

A father is furious after a cyclist smashed his son's car windscreen with a bike lock in a road rage incident.

fromThe Mercury News

Renovation

Saratoga mail theft leads to identity theft

A series of property crimes occurred including burglaries and mail theft, emphasizing community safety concerns.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London politics

Father 'bloody furious' after cyclist 'smashes' his son's car windscreen with bike lock in road rage incident

A father is furious after a cyclist smashed his son's car windscreen with a bike lock in a road rage incident.

more#vandalism

Artificial intelligence

fromTechCrunch

Automakers selling cars in China banned from using 'autonomous driving' in ads | TechCrunch

China is regulating how automakers advertise driver assistance features, prioritizing safety and oversight.

Automakers can no longer advertise terms like 'autonomous driving' and require government approval for software updates.

US news

fromThe Daily Beast

Company Behind NYC Chopper Crash Is Closing Up Shop

A Minecraft Movie has become the highest grossing film of the year, surpassing major competitors within just 10 days of release.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

Canadian trans musicians cancel U.S. shows citing fear and policies targeting gender identity | CBC Music

Trans artists face discrimination due to restrictive U.S. visa policies, leading Bells Larsen and T. Thomason to cancel tour plans.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

East Bay (California)

Credit union plans to close downtown Berkeley location

1st United Credit Union will close its Berkeley branch due to declining transactions related to safety concerns and street redesigns.

Boston food

Three family members struck and killed by Amtrak train near Philadelphia: police

Three family members were killed by an Amtrak train while on the tracks in Pennsylvania.

Miami Marlins

fromSFGATE

Residents of Luxury Florida Condo Built in 2018 Accuse Developer of Shoddy Construction

Residents of a luxury condo in Florida are suing for alleged construction deficiencies and safety concerns after 7 years of occupancy.

UK news

U.A.E. Sentences Three People to Death for Killing an Israeli Rabbi

Three people sentenced to death in the U.A.E. for the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, sparking safety concerns for the Jewish community.

fromEater Chicago

Chicago

3 Chicago-Area Restaurant Closures to Know

Restaurant closures in Chicago reflect both individual circumstances and broader dining trends, including safety concerns and evolving consumer habits.

NYC politics

Sinkhole opens on 2nd NJ highway as commuting turmoil drags on: 'This is getting ridiculous'

New Jersey has seen multiple sinkholes on highways, raising serious safety concerns and prompting calls for urgent infrastructure repairs.

Walmart recalls Swagtron scooter after its battery set an apartment on fire

Swagtron has not responded to recall requests for 18,000 SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost scooters despite significant safety issues.

Tesla Hit With Massive Cybertruck Recall After Giant Pieces Kept Flying Off

Tesla's Cybertruck faces an eighth recall due to a glued panel potentially flying off, highlighting serious manufacturing issues.

Gadgets

fromThe Verge

Walmart recalls Swagtron scooter after its battery set an apartment on fire

Swagtron has not responded to recall requests for 18,000 SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost scooters despite significant safety issues.

Tesla Hit With Massive Cybertruck Recall After Giant Pieces Kept Flying Off

Tesla's Cybertruck faces an eighth recall due to a glued panel potentially flying off, highlighting serious manufacturing issues.

California theme park's roller coaster caused man's death, lawsuit alleges

A family is suing Six Flags after their son's fatal head injury on the X2 roller coaster, alleging negligence and safety concerns.

fromHackernoon

Environment

Is It Risky to Live Near a Nuclear Power Plant? | HackerNoon

Reopening Palisades nuclear plant may address energy demands but raises safety concerns among local residents.

fromIndependent

Tears and screams in court as young mothers among dozens of squatters who are told they will be jailed - before it emerges they were held illegally

A judge imprisoned 27 squatters for contempt, revealing procedural issues as only one had been summoned to court.

US news

fromThe Local France

'The US doesn't care about us': Americans in France protest planned consulate closures

Americans in France oppose the potential closure of four US consulates, fearing it will impact their safety and access to vital services.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

South Carolina plans to carry out a firing squad execution. Is it safe for witnesses?

South Carolina's upcoming firing squad execution raises significant safety concerns for participants and witnesses.

London politics

Compelling cases for canine clampdowns | Letters

The article discusses concerns over dog ownership and its impact on public spaces in England and Wales.

Skiing

fromwww.thelocal.ch

'Worried about staying alive': What an American tourist found out about sledding in Switzerland

Sledding in the Swiss Alps can be thrilling yet dangerous, contrasting sharply with simpler experiences in the US.

Marketing tech

fromWIRED

Ads Popped Up on Drivers' Screens. There May Be More on the Way

A Jeep driver complained online about annoying in-car ads for an extended warranty, revealing ongoing issues with vehicle advertising.

Bicycling

fromLos Angeles Times

Boy on pocket bike is killed in crash that leaves bike wedged in car's front end

A boy on a pocket bike died after a collision with a car whose driver fled the scene in South LA.

California

fromSFGATE

The gorgeous waterfall California State Parks doesn't want you to visit

Burney Falls' temporary closure due to overtourism caused significant economic impact on the nearby town of Burney.

Gadgets

fromZDNET

Why your solar-powered power bank isn't as reliable as you think (and what to use instead)

Solar-powered power banks are ineffective and potentially dangerous due to high temperatures preventing adequate charging.

Social justice

fromBoston.com

Dying to serve: Dozens of recruits have died nationwide while training to become police officers

The article highlights the preventable deaths of police recruits during basic training, emphasizing a need for safer protocols and practices.

#dating-apps

Artificial intelligence

A.I. Accelerates in Paris + Can A.I. Fix Your Love Life?

The A.I. Action Summit emphasized AI's progress toward general intelligence but lacked focus on ensuring safety.

AI is increasingly integrated into dating apps, aiming to improve user experiences and matches.

fromPsychology Today

Relationships

Swiping With Agency: Beating Dating App Fatigue

30% of American adults use dating apps; 12% find partners through them, amid concerns of dishonesty and safety issues.

Artificial intelligence

A.I. Accelerates in Paris + Can A.I. Fix Your Love Life?

The A.I. Action Summit emphasized AI's progress toward general intelligence but lacked focus on ensuring safety.

AI is increasingly integrated into dating apps, aiming to improve user experiences and matches.

fromPsychology Today

Relationships

Swiping With Agency: Beating Dating App Fatigue

30% of American adults use dating apps; 12% find partners through them, amid concerns of dishonesty and safety issues.

more#dating-apps

fromTasting Table

Miscellaneous

Over 1 Million Igloo Coolers Are Being Recalled Following Serious Injury Reports - Tasting Table

Igloo's recent recall of over a million coolers due to handle safety issues poses significant risks of finger injuries.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

Millie Bobby Brown was reportedly paid $10 million for a Netflix movie. She says leaking salary contracts puts child stars in 'a dangerous situation.'

Leaked salary contracts can jeopardize the safety of child actors, according to Millie Bobby Brown.

Science

fromWIRED

This Is Where Asteroid 2024 YR4 Could Strike

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a 2% impact risk with potentially devastating consequences for Earth in December 2032.

fromwww.dw.com

Miscellaneous

Alpine skiing: The raging debate over speed and safety DW 02/12/2025

The increasing number of serious injuries in Alpine skiing raises urgent safety concerns within the sport.

Alternative medicine

fromNatural Health News

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

Lithium Battery Storage: The Future of Renewable Energy?

Communities in New York and California resist lithium-ion battery storage due to safety issues, highlighting the dangers in the pursuit of green energy solutions.

Miscellaneous

K-Pop festival in park one step closer despite safety fears

Opposition is growing against the MIK Festival planned for Northwick Park due to safety and logistical concerns.

The event requires further approval from the Brent Safety Advisory Group before final confirmation.

Miscellaneous

Rescuers search for missing plane carrying 10 people in Alaska

A plane with 10 people has gone missing in Alaska's Norton Sound while traveling between Unalakleet and Nome.

fromsfist.com