Hawaiʻi County officials have begun accepting damage reports from residents and businesses following Hurricane Nolo’s passage, as the storm moves northwest away from the islands. While public schools resumed Monday, Sept. 28, and most county operations resumed Sunday, the Department of Water Supply maintains an essential-use-only notice for several South Hawaiʻi communities due to infrastructure … Read more
The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of 31-year-old Jesus Acosta, who is accused of killing two people in separate robberies in the Bronx and Brooklyn, according to police. Investigators state that Acosta shot and killed a restaurant worker in Brownsville early Sunday before targeting a bodega customer in … Read more
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports a statewide increase in coyote sightings, prompting municipal leaders to update wildlife ordinances and issue public safety guidance. According to Andy Kellner, a DNR urban wildlife biologist, increased interactions between residents and the 30-to-40-pound animals are common during specific seasonal periods as young wildlife disperse. Urban Coyote Population … Read more
New York City residents faced temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, driving thousands to Rockaway Beach for relief while power outages impacted parts of Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx. To mitigate electric grid strain, Con Edison reduced voltage in certain areas, and Mayor Zohran Mandani and Governor Kathy Hochul requested that residents set air conditioners to … Read more
Lineage, the operator of a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, has identified the building’s rooftop solar array as the source of a fire that has burned for days. While an official cause remains under investigation, four employees from Pearce Services were on-site June 17, the day the blaze began, to perform work for the … Read more
New York City firefighters and advocates are calling for an urgent increase in staffing, demanding the addition of a fifth member to 86 engine companies operating in the city’s busiest districts. The push comes as officials and labor leaders emphasize that current staffing levels, which have remained reduced since 2011, are insufficient to meet the … Read more
Bodycam Footage Released in Epic Universe Roller Coaster Death, Family Reaches Settlement The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has released body camera footage documenting the response to a medical emergency at Universal’s Epic Universe in September 2025. The incident involved Kevin Zavala, who tragically died following injuries sustained on the Stardust Racers roller coaster. Initial Confusion … Read more
Firecrackers and the Law: A Rising Trend of Online Enforcement in Malaysia A 21-year-old man in Seri Alam, Johor Bahru, was recently arrested after a video of him dangerously lighting firecrackers went viral on Facebook. This incident highlights a growing trend: increased police scrutiny of online activity related to illegal fireworks and firecrackers in Malaysia. … Read more
The Rising Threat of Metallic Balloons: Safety, Environment, and the Path to a Ban Colorful, cute, and seemingly harmless, helium-filled metallic balloons are a Valentine’s Day staple. While, these celebratory symbols pose significant electrical dangers and environmental risks, leading to power outages and ecological damage. Power Outages and Public Safety The metallic coating on these … Read more
Delong Road: A Lexington Community’s Fight for Safer Streets For 13 years, Renee Nimtz has called Delong Road in Lexington, Kentucky, home. What began as a picturesque setting near historic farmland has become a source of constant anxiety, as the two-lane road has seen a dramatic increase in accidents. Nimtz, along with her neighbors, is … Read more