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Parents in New York City have spent the summer months complaining of rodent infestations in the city parks. The issue, in part caused by the city using mechanical traps instead of poison for six months per year, has left many in fear for their children’s safety. Rats can spread a

On Friday, August 4th, 2017, a three-year-old girl fell from her family’s stateroom balcony to the ship deck below. The railings installed on the Carnival Cruise Ship were insufficient to keep the toddler safe. She is listed in stable condition at a Florida hospital after she was airlifted by helicopter

In a July 29th ruling, a panel of three judges has ordered the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to look into seat sizes on commercial airplanes. The ruling came in response to advocacy groups pressuring the government to explain why airline seats have been getting smaller and smaller over the years.

On July 24th, 2017, the Columbus Dispatch ran an article entitled “Rides will be ready despite set-up delays.” The article referenced recent flooding in the area, which made it impossible for the Ohio State Fair to begin deploying the various rides and attractions. The ride inspectors hurried around the grounds

Boating accidents are extremely common, with over 4,000 incidents per year, according to the Coast Guard. Out on the open water is not the only time boat accidents occur. Boating accidents can occur in drydock, in the harbor, or while towing the boat. But one particularly dangerous time is when

TCP (or 1,2,3-Trichloropropane) is just now starting to draw the attention it deserves as a dangerous water contaminant. The substance, which is a byproduct of a variety of chemical reactions used in industries, is also occasionally intentionally manufactured for industrial use. It is primarily a high powered solvent used to

Recalls of medical devices have become frightfully common over the last ten years. Rather than being absolutely certain of the safety of a product before it’s released, more and more manufacturers have taken to putting their product on the market and letting patients learn for themselves how dangerous the devices

Sometimes it takes a national news story to draw attention to problems that exist everywhere. On July 21st, 2017, 18-year-old Obdulia Sanchez was driving under the influence, with two minors in the backseat. Her sister was not wearing a seat belt and died when Obdulia crashed into a fence. Though

A tragic accident on North Long Island is drawing attention to the training and age of trainers. In the incident, a twelve-year-old boy was taking boating lessons at the Centerport Yacht Club on July 18th, 2017. The victim was on an inflatable motorboat when he fell overboard and became entangled

Actress Amanda Seyfried delivered a beautiful baby girl in March 2017, a cause for celebration for her fans and the paparazzi looking to take pictures of the actress’s child. As a celebrity, interest was already high in the pregnancy and birth, but Ms. Seyfried attracted additional attention by admitting to