#safety-awareness

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Humor
fromMail Online
6 days ago

Britain's UNLUCKIEST names, revealed - so, is yours on the list?

Certain names correlate with higher rates of personal injury claims, particularly David for men and Joanne for women.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

How a new awareness campaign aims to make it safer to have a night out in Toronto | CBC News

"We're trying to teach them about how to watch out for themselves and for the others," said Polly Leung. "From bystander training, consent training, to understanding what it can look or feel like if someone has been drugged and the next steps to [help]."
Toronto
fromFlowingData
3 weeks ago

Map of flood-risk area and Camp Mystic

The New York Times mapped an overhead view of Camp Mystic with flood-risk area near the Guadalupe River. Cabins, including those just built in 2020, fall within the yellow area.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

California postal workers ask, 'Who let the dogs out?'

For all the good news, many big cities logged more attacks last year. In Los Angeles, the number of dog bites on mail carriers jumped from 65 to 77.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Like Texas, California faces major dangers when extreme floods come

Texas flash floods highlight severe risks of devastating floods in California, emphasizing the need for awareness and preparedness.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Aspiring Thai model viciously beaten at NYC subway station by ex-con out on bail as she pleads with him to stop: prosecutors

Zine Raksasutee, 26, was brutally attacked at a Brooklyn subway station by Lewis Doctor, 54, who allegedly grabbed her throat and punched her repeatedly.
Social justice
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Investigators believe blaze that left pensioner dead (89) started in kitchen of house

A tragic fire in Co Westmeath claimed the life of an elderly man despite attempts to rescue him.
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

15 injured after lightning strikes zoo in southern France

Fifteen people were injured when lightning struck La Barben zoo in southern France, with four of the injured being children, according to local authorities.
France news
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

What to do if your wireless headphones are lost or stolen: some sound advice

Headphones are often stolen; using tracking apps and protective measures can help recover or prevent loss.
fromPortlandTribune.com
3 months ago

Sheriff's Office: Missing kayaker at Willamette Falls was inexperienced, may not have been aware of falls

A 20-year-old inexperienced kayaker went missing after going over Willamette Falls, highlighting the risks for untrained individuals in dangerous water conditions.
London politics
fromianVisits
3 months ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing various developments and enhancements for efficiency and inclusivity.
Awareness about rail safety, particularly regarding the third rail, remains low among the public.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide poisoning is a leading cause of poisoning-related deaths in the United States, often going undetected until it's too late.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

I closed my eyes to brace for impact': the man who escaped a whale's mouth

Adrian Simancas experienced a rare encounter where a humpback whale briefly engulfed him, but he emerged unharmed and raised awareness about human-whale interactions.
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