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Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

The problem with Britain's dog obsession | Letters

Unleashed dogs and dog presence in public spaces create safety, health, and accessibility problems for people with phobias or allergies.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
10 hours ago

'We can't risk another tragedy': Grace's Law drives scrambler and escooter crackdown in Louth

Grace’s Law bans scrambler bikes and e-scooters in public places to prevent injuries, especially to children and families.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

L.A. is safer than it's been in decades, but crime is an issue dominating the mayor's race

Homicides and street violence in Los Angeles have fallen to 1960s levels, but mayoral challengers still frame public safety as worsening through homelessness and drug-use claims.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

Thousands flee their homes in O.C., unsure when they can return

A chemical leak forced evacuations across parts of six Orange County cities, but residents still face uncertainty about when they can return home.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Saturday Links: Class-Action Lawsuit Against SF Sheriff Filed Alleging Abuse, Strip Search Violations

Multiple Bay Area incidents involve alleged misconduct, investigations, legal action, job cuts, and emergency evacuations.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: East Bay Activists Hold Die-In' Amid Medi-Cal, CalFresh Cuts

Activists staged a Die-In in East Oakland as California prepares major Medi-Cal and CalFresh coverage losses starting June 1.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Kerry council and wildlife service accused of neglect of famous beach where there's 'significant' risk to life

Inch Beach infrastructure is criticized as neglected, creating significant life-safety risk due to traffic congestion and inadequate investment.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Firefighter reunites with New York City school principal who he saved during recent flood | amNewYork

Langan, a fireman for Ladder Company 123, was driving home from work on the Jackie Robinson Parkway when he observed P.S 81 Principal Carmen Pinto taking on nearly a submerged amount of water that was reaching the roof of her car. Langan was able to break the Tesla's skylight with his bare hands and a Yeti cup while on his way home from work.
New York City
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

May: The dangerous reality behind San Jose's 'safest big city' narrative - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces reduced firefighter staffing, fewer emergency resources, and longer response times, risking public safety despite prior voter-approved funding.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Illegal Street Vendors Still Crowding Mission District Sidewalks Despite New Law

SFPD has issued no citations under a new street-vending enforcement law, while residents report illegal vending and open drug activity spreading and worsening safety conditions.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

The most at risk breeds as four dogs stolen every day across the UK

About 25,000 dog thefts were reported in 11 years, with an 11% decline last year linked to the Pet Abduction Act, yet recovery remains low.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

A frantic two hours as police struggled to assess threat before San Diego gunmen opened fire

Police response to a threat call was delayed, with initial reports treated as lower priority despite later calls escalating urgency.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Palantir boss hits out at Khan in Met contract row

Blocking a £50m Palantir AI contract has raised claims that politics is being prioritized over public safety and investigation speed.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Ballina's CCTV system isn't working as anger grows following car park incident

Ballina councillors renewed calls for a fully functioning CCTV system after complaints and an incident where footage could not be accessed.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

WWII-era rockets found in Nantucket sand dune

Unexploded World War II rockets found in an eroding Nantucket dune were neutralized by state police bomb technicians using a controlled explosion.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Oakland's city administrator resigns after Oaklandside reporting...on the podcast

Text messages obtained through reporting forced Oakland City Administrator Jestin Johnson to resign, triggering a major City Hall shake-up.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

South Africa xenophobia response under fire

“The scapegoating and demonization of migrants merely draw people's attention away from the true source of South Africa's problems and erodes democracy while putting the welfare of many people both our own citizens and foreigners at risk,” Landau said in an article published by Wits.
Social justice
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Palantir hits back at Sadiq Khan after 50m contract with Met police blocked

London mayor Sadiq Khan blocked Palantir’s £50m Met police AI contract, prompting Palantir to accuse politicised procurement over public safety.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Escape of big cat belonging to Germany's Tiger Queen' shatters peace of small town

A tiger escaped a private enclosure near Leipzig, attacked a man, and was killed by police lacking non-lethal tools, while an investigation targets safety protocol breaches.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Council votes to make Church Street car free for part of summer but staff could cancel project | CBC News

Church Street in Toronto’s Church-Wellesley Village will be car-free from June 19 to Aug. 21, with staff able to cancel for safety, security, emergencies, or traffic issues.
#oakland
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago
East Bay (California)

The Measure E parcel tax fight is hot - and pricey

Measure E would add property taxes to fund police, homelessness services, and cleanups, raising about $34 million annually for nine years amid a contentious campaign.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

3 killed, several more injured after driver crashes into crowd in Oakland

A late-night Oakland crash killed three people and injured five others after a driver struck multiple cars and pedestrians, with the driver sustaining minor injuries.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

The Measure E parcel tax fight is hot - and pricey

Measure E would add property taxes to fund police, homelessness services, and cleanups, raising about $34 million annually for nine years amid a contentious campaign.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

3 killed, several more injured after driver crashes into crowd in Oakland

#homelessness
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
2 days ago

Proposed homeless shelter leaves Coney Island community divided

A proposed homeless shelter on Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island has sparked concerns about communication, safety, and transparency among residents.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Forced treatment and jail: Spencer Pratt's pledges to end homelessness stir up mayor's race

Homelessness policy centered on arrests and mandatory treatment would replace voluntary approaches but faces major legal, financial, and practical barriers.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
2 days ago

Proposed homeless shelter leaves Coney Island community divided

A proposed homeless shelter on Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island has sparked concerns about communication, safety, and transparency among residents.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Forced treatment and jail: Spencer Pratt's pledges to end homelessness stir up mayor's race

Homelessness policy centered on arrests and mandatory treatment would replace voluntary approaches but faces major legal, financial, and practical barriers.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

L.A. Council approves $15 billion budget, clearing the way to hire 510 police officers

The City Council approved a $15 billion 2026-27 budget preserving a plan to hire 510 LAPD officers while setting aside funds for emergencies.
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
US news

World Cup safety: NYPD teaming up with feds to combat weaponized drones' and other measures to safeguard city during tourney | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

Bronx split takes effect: NYPD creates two major commands in borough to bring in more resources, combat gun violence | amNewYork

US news
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

World Cup safety: NYPD teaming up with feds to combat weaponized drones' and other measures to safeguard city during tourney | amNewYork

NYPD and federal agencies partner to protect New York during the FIFA World Cup, including training and equipment to mitigate weaponized drones.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Bronx split takes effect: NYPD creates two major commands in borough to bring in more resources, combat gun violence | amNewYork

The Bronx is split into North and South NYPD patrol boroughs, adding 200 officers and specialized units to better handle rising 911 demand and summer crime risk.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Animal services investigating report of teen being bitten by coyote in Markham | CBC News

A 16-year-old was bitten by a coyote near Mingay Avenue and Bur Oak Avenue; coyotes attacking people in Ontario is uncommon, and assertive loud behavior may deter them.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
3 days ago

Campaign Insiders: A Q&A with AD-65 Candidate Jay Jacky Wong

Affordability, immigrant rights, and public safety are central priorities, with a community-based plan to expand housing, improve healthcare access, and strengthen safety and mental health services.
#mbta
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
Boston

A man died after getting stuck at the bottom of an MBTA escalator. Authorities are still investigating.

Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

T police release video of 'anti-social, violent' suspect on the Orange Line

A man kicked a window on an Orange Line train at Jackson Square and allegedly assaulted a woman, prompting a public request for identification.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

A man died after getting stuck at the bottom of an MBTA escalator. Authorities are still investigating.

A man died after clothing became trapped in an MBTA escalator at Davis Station, with delayed stoppage and limited bystander help raising questions.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

MBTA video shows man throwing 'temper tantrum' and blocking traffic after missing bus

A man who blocked an MBTA bus after missing it and argued with a passenger faces criminal charges, while the passenger allegedly threatened him with a knife.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

Paris Mayor promises a 'right to beauty' in all neighbourhoods

Pedestrian safety and expanded pedestrian areas will be prioritized, with beautification of 1,000 problem spots and a police unit targeting vehicle violence.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Three Injured When Muni Bus Collides With Pickup Truck

Larson's $9.4 million network consists of 2,700 private cameras installed throughout the city, as well as 93 drones, which Lurie credits with 800 arrests so far.
San Francisco
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

Berkeley's budget plan includes really tough' cuts, but City Council signals support

A nearly $30 million structural deficit plan would cut services, jobs, and potentially close a North Berkeley fire station, while a proposed 0.5% sales tax seeks added revenue.
Public health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

3 dead in New Mexico and first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance, officials say

Three people died after a suspected drug overdose in rural New Mexico, and 18 first responders were exposed and treated for symptoms.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

3 dead in New Mexico and first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance, officials say

Three of four unresponsive people died after a suspected drug overdose call, while 18 first responders were exposed to an unidentified substance and treated and monitored in Albuquerque.
California
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

San Carlos officials consider sales tax increase

A proposed half-cent sales tax would fund San Carlos services and downtown projects while addressing an estimated $500,000 to $1 million annual budget deficit.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

'Takeovers' at Hampton Beach in N.H. lead to multiple fights and arrests

Authorities were prepared for the day, as two “Hampton Beach Takeover” events and several school skip days had been advertised on social media, Hampton Police Chief Alexander Reno told Boston.com in a statement. These “takeover” events typically “devolve into drinking, fighting, disorderly, and generally unsafe behavior,” he said. Authorities had already organized a crowd control response team, as several thousands of visitors were enjoying the beach, according to Reno.
Boston food
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Cambridge City Council votes to end use of ShotSpotter technology

Cambridge City Council voted to end ShotSpotter gunshot-detection sensors, directing removal within 90 days amid concerns about reliability and over-policing.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Celeste Calocane's bravery in highlighting Britain's broken mental health services | Letter

The mental health system fails patients and families, and urgent action is needed to prevent tragic outcomes.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Reporting Live (Continued): City Council's Contentious Budget Meeting - Portland Mercury

Proposed budget amendments aim to close a $160 million gap by protecting union jobs, redirecting PCEF funds, and revising public safety and governance spending.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

He sacrificed his life': security guard killed in San Diego mosque attack hailed as hero

A security guard’s immediate gunfire and radio lockdown actions during a mosque shooting delayed attackers and saved lives, though he died.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Surveillance video shows pickpocket crew targeting victims in SF's Chinatown

Pickpocketing in San Francisco’s Chinatown is increasing, with organized groups stealing valuables in seconds using distractions and lookouts.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

New York woman dies after stepping out of car into open manhole

A woman died after stepping into an uncovered maintenance hole on Fifth Avenue; Con Edison and city agencies investigate how the cover was dislodged.
#oakland-budget
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago
East Bay (California)

How is Mayor Lee balancing Oakland's budget?

Oakland’s proposed budget depends on Measure E’s $34 million annual parcel tax to fund public safety, homelessness response, and city services.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

At vague preview of Oakland budget, officials pledge no layoffs or service cuts

Mid-cycle Oakland budget plans keep current spending levels, avoid layoffs and service cuts, and do not rely on Measure E revenue.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

At vague preview of Oakland budget, officials pledge no layoffs or service cuts

Mid-cycle Oakland budget plans keep current spending levels, avoid layoffs and service cuts, and do not rely on Measure E revenue.
Boston
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Man dies in Mississauga stabbing, police search for suspects | CBC News

A man died after a stabbing near Agnes and Hurontario in Mississauga; police seek possibly two eastbound suspects and ask for video or information.
NYC parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Parents of missing 14-year-old plead for public's help to find her | CBC News

Esther, a 14-year-old missing for over three days, was last seen near Earl Bales Park; police urge nearby residents to check surveillance and contact authorities.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Woman dies after falling into an uncovered maintenance hole in New York City

The woman parked her Mercedes-Benz SUV right next to the maintenance hole near the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan Monday night and fell in after exiting the vehicle shortly before 11:30 p.m., police said. She was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
US news
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Central Park carriage tumble reins in calls to ban horse-drawn rides in NYC

A carriage horse became startled, causing a carriage to overturn in Central Park, prompting renewed calls to ban horse-drawn carriages for safety and welfare.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

Reporting Live: City Council's Contentious Budget Meeting - Portland Mercury

Amendments aim to close a $160 million budget gap by shifting funding from security and management uses toward violence prevention, unarmed crisis response, and public safety services.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

San Jose cyclists may soon have to share bike lanes with DoorDash delivery robots

San Jose is considering rules for food delivery robots in bike lanes, including a pilot permit, limits, speed caps, and safety requirements.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: SF Firefighters Put Out Roof Fire North Beach

Multiple local and national events occurred, including a San Francisco roof fire, an arrest in San Mateo County, political coverage of California’s governor race, and other regional updates.
NYC politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Smart Way to Curb Crime

A $210 million lighting and community-services initiative paired with precision policing aimed to reduce shootings and low-level disorder without relying on mass arrests or court and jail overload.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Commentary: Spencer Pratt's Make L.A. Great Again acolytes and their dark vision of the city

Spencer Pratt’s campaign relies on insults, doomsday messaging, and an echo chamber rather than inclusive outreach or a constructive vision for Los Angeles.
Silicon Valley
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

The Billionaire Who Wired San Francisco

Larsen funds rapid, targeted public-safety and community projects in San Francisco, prioritizing speed over slow philanthropy and bureaucracy.
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Best Countries To Live In And Visit In 2026, According To U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News evaluated 100 nations across a broad range of factors, including governance, healthcare, infrastructure, public safety, opportunity and environmental sustainability-creating a sweeping look at which countries are thriving in 2026.
World politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting as police find two suspects dead nearby

Upon arriving at the compound, police encountered three dead adults, the presumed victims. One was a security guard, who police credited with stopping the shooting from being much worse. Nearby, after receiving calls about shots fired at a landscaper in the area, police found two male teenagers, aged 17 and 19, in a car, dead of apparent gunshot wounds. Police described the teens as the "subjects" who likely carried out the mosque shooting.
SF parents
Mission District
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Police responding to shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego

Police are responding to a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, with emergency personnel securing the area and protecting the community.
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Active shooter reported at San Diego mosque

An active shooter opened fire at a mosque in San Diego in the United States, and police say multiple people may have been shot. Police say the scene remains active but contained, and it is unclear whether the shooter was inside or outside the building, or whether a suspect has been taken into custody.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

San Diego police swarm Islamic center amid reports of active shooter

San Diego police Monday swarmed an Islamic center and mosque amid reports of an active shooter in the area. It was unclear the extent of the injuries, but police urged people to avoid the area near a mosque in the Clairemont district. Scores of officers were on the scene, according to TV footage.
Mission District
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
6 days ago

A Proposed California Law Wants to Crack Down on Electric Motos Sold as "E-Bikes"

Local authorities respond to safety and enforcement concerns tied to motorized bicycles by targeting modified or high-powered e-bikes and pushing clearer legal definitions.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Title party fanzones not possible due to cost, says council

Dedicated trophy fanzones in Glasgow are considered unaffordable by the city council, while police report serious injuries and arrests after city-centre trouble.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Lakeville police investigating pipe bomb found near town pond

A resident found a PVC pipe bomb near Egger Bog Pond; Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad confirmed it and safely disposed of it while police investigated.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

10 random weekend shootings leave 4 injured in Austin, Texas, mayor says

At least 10 random weekend shootings in Austin injured four people, prompting a shelter-in-place order for part of the city while investigations continue.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Minnesota deploys national guard to help fight wildfires in northern region

Minnesota's national guard has been activated to help battle wildfires burning in the northern part of the state after the department of natural resources requested additional support. Governor Tim Walz authorized the deployment by issuing an executive order that declared a peacetime emergency. Unpredictable and fast-moving wildfires are putting Minnesota communities at risk, Walz said in a statement. This emergency declaration ensures we can fully mobilize the resources needed to protect lives, support evacuations, and help communities respond and recover.
Miami
California
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Sunday Links: Last Night For Those Lasers Shooting Out of the Transamerica Pyramid

A man died after fishing off Big Sur rocks, while fires, threats, neighborhood drug activity, and a major Swatch-Audemars Piguet event shaped local headlines.
#long-beach-pride
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Long Beach Pride festival collapsed hours before opening - then the blame game started

Long Beach canceled its Pride Festival hours before it began, citing missing safety and operational documentation, while the Pride parade was allowed to continue.
NYC LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Long Beach cancels Pride Festival day before event starts, citing lack of permit

Long Beach canceled the Pride Festival due to missing required safety documentation, while the Pride Parade proceeded as scheduled.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Long Beach Pride festival collapsed hours before opening - then the blame game started

Long Beach canceled its Pride Festival hours before it began, citing missing safety and operational documentation, while the Pride parade was allowed to continue.
NYC LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Long Beach cancels Pride Festival day before event starts, citing lack of permit

Long Beach canceled the Pride Festival due to missing required safety documentation, while the Pride Parade proceeded as scheduled.
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Stranded whale rescued in Germany found dead in Denmark

It can now be confirmed that the stranded humpback whale near Anholt is the same whale that was previously stranded in Germany and was the subject of rescue attempts. Jane Hansen, division head at the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, said in a statement to AFP.
Germany news
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Ecuador's new normal: A country in a state of emergency

Ecuador’s repeated curfews restrict movement and are justified by arrests and reduced early-morning homicides, but many residents report worsening daily disruption and limited visible security.
London
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

At least eight killed, 25 injured as train hits bus in Bangkok

A train crash into a public bus near an airport rail link station in central Bangkok caused deaths and injuries, with fires engulfing vehicles.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Man killed in great white shark attack in western Australia

A 38-year-old man died after a great white shark attack near Rottnest Island, west of Perth, with authorities confirming a four-metre long shark.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

First Fridays at risk as sponsors pull out amid false links to violence

Misrepresented links between unrelated downtown violence and the festival have reduced sponsorship and threatened Oakland First Fridays’ sustainable funding.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Empty Waymo cars are converging on one Atlanta cul-de-sac. No one can explain why

Driverless Waymo cars have begun repeatedly circling residential cul-de-sacs in Atlanta, creating heavy morning traffic and raising safety concerns for children and pets.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Prop D Could Hamper the Local Economy, Controller Says

Prop D would raise $300 million but likely cost about 900 jobs and reduce annual GDP by $200 million in San Francisco.
#serie-a
fromSempreMilan
1 week ago
AC Milan

Official: When Genoa-Milan and other UCL race games will be played as fixture chaos ends

Roma-Lazio derby in Serie A round 37 is scheduled for Sunday, May 17 at 12:00 CEST at Stadio Olimpico.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Juventus

Serie A finish in chaos, worsened by clash with Italian Open tennis final

Half of Serie A teams do not know match times as the Rome derby was moved due to an Italian Open final overlap and public safety concerns.
Juventus
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Serie A finish in chaos, worsened by clash with Italian Open tennis final

Half of Serie A teams do not know match times as the Rome derby was moved due to an Italian Open final overlap and public safety concerns.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario to add 2,500 new jail beds, reopen 2 jails at cost of $3B to taxpayers | CBC News

“We're building and we're modernizing facilities so correctional staff have the space, tools and resources they need to do their job safely and effectively, while making sure we have the capacity now and well into the future to take to keep dangerous criminals off our streets and behind bars where they belong,” Kerzner said.
Canada news
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

WATCH: JD Vance Presser Interrupted Due To Medical Emergency

A medical emergency interrupted an anti-fraud rally, prompting Vance to stop questions, request medical help, and urge prayer for the affected person.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC traffic enforcement agents seek peace officer status under NYS bill

Traffic Enforcement Agents seek peace officer status to gain stronger legal protections after frequent on-duty assaults and underreporting of injuries.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Good Morning, News: War Powers Resolution Gains Support (Still Fails) and Portland Metro Chamber Threatens Suit Over Arts Tax - Portland Mercury

Grass pollen is very high, with cloudy cool weather, rain Saturday, and highly changeable conditions next week including brief warm temperatures.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Maine game warden dies in plane crash during fish air-drop operation

A Maine Game Warden died Tuesday during a fish air-dropping operation when his aircraft crashed in Avon, Maine, authorities announced. The incident took place around 11 a.m. near Schoolhouse Pond, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife shared in a Facebook post. In a subsequent Facebook post Wednesday, authorities identified the pilot as 50-year-old Joshua Tibbetts.
US news
Upper West Side
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

2 dead in Vaughan shooting, police say | CBC News

Two people were fatally shot outside a home in Vaughan, and homicide detectives are investigating while residents are asked to avoid the area.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Durham police's $1.1B funding request will only be decided on after municipal election | CBC News

Durham regional council won't make a decision on a roughly $1.1-billion 10-year plan for the region's police service until after the municipal election in October. The strategy, created by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and regional staff, calls for more funding for the service through a series of property tax hikes over the next decade. The increases could push the region's total property tax increase above 10 per cent in 2027.
London politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Are 'teen takeovers' a real threat?

Henning defines “teen takeovers” as a group of teenagers who get together at a designated time and location to do what teenagers do—socialize, hang out with friends and spend time outdoors. These gatherings have been covered by the media in metropolitan areas such as Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit and Washington, D.C. Critics complain these gatherings or flashmobs are too large, disruptive and dangerous, as some meetups have turned violent.
Arts
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Spate of Boston gun violence continues with Dorchester shooting Tuesday

A Dorchester shooting injured one person critically early Tuesday, with no arrests made and multiple prior shootings in Boston over the past week.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Spencer Pratt's Opponent Finds Wild AI Ads of Her 'Scary'

“I think it's a very dangerous trend. One, because it is absolutely 150% fiction. But what's worrying me now is, is that his social media is now taking on a violent turn. And that worries me because when you do that and when your messages are so hateful, or when you demonize people, then you do provoke people who are unstable and you can jeopardize people's safety, Bass said.”
SF politics
Pets
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Police search for dog after small dog killed, owner injured | CBC News

An unaccounted for brown pit bull mix attacked an owner and their small dog near Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue W, prompting police to warn the public.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Manatee County crackdown targets illegal gambling arcades

A coordinated raid dismantled an illegal gambling operation in Manatee County, seizing 265 machines and over $120,000 in cash and filing related charges.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

6 years into provincial e-scooter pilot, here's how some GTA cities are managing | CBC News

E-scooter use in Ontario varies by municipality, with rising injuries and growing calls for effective safety regulation rather than outright bans.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Dive-bombing' urban gulls snatching food sparks action in Inverness

Inverness faces escalating herring gull conflicts, prompting a new council strategy after repeated attacks, disturbances, and nesting-site pressures.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Worcester man, 62, killed by vehicle while crossing street, police say

A 62-year-old man, James McGuire, died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing near 137 Hope Ave.; crash reconstruction is ongoing.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Suspected rat poison pellet discovery closes part of Santa Clara park after dog sickened

Part of a Santa Clara park has been temporarily closed after the discovery of suspected rodent poison pellets, city officials said. The pellets were found at Jenny Strand Park on Howard Drive after a dog owner contacted the city Monday to report that their pet had eaten some of the pellets and became sick.
Pets
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: FIFA Marks 30 Days Until World Cup Kickoff

Bay Area updates include World Cup flag-raisings, local animal poisoning, housing declines, transit-oriented development, inflation increases, and a new AI office in San Mateo.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Good Morning, News: Watch Out for Yellow-Legged Hornets, Lawsuit Calls Out Trump's Tacky Reflecting Pool Plans, and We're All Conspiracy Theorists Now - Portland Mercury

Proposed Multnomah County budget cuts to YouthLine face strong backlash, while a new invasive yellow-legged hornet is detected in Vancouver and an Eugene officer resigns after racist body-camera leaks.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Who are the far-right agitators' banned from the UK for Tommy Robinson's march?

The UK government blocked seven far-right figures from entering ahead of a Tommy Robinson-led rally, citing public safety and community protection.
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