Hundreds of hospitals across the country are being recognized for keeping patients safe, and a handful of states stand out for having the highest number of top performers. Healthgrades, a platform for finding doctors, health care providers, and hospitals, released its 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards this month, naming 438 hospitals in 40 states that rank among … Read more
It’s probably no shock that New York City didn’t top the list of safest US cities — but at least it’s not the worst. In a WalletHub report ranking the safety of more than 180 US cities, NYC landed an unimpressive 115th place, highlighting that the Big Apple has more than just high rents and … Read more
The international spotlight recently turned to crime in Egypt when a pharaoh’s priceless bracelet was stolen from a Cairo museum and melted down – forever lost to history. The artifact once belonged to Pharaoh Usermaatre Amenemope, a ruler from the Third Intermediate Period. Dating back 3,000 years, the bracelet was stolen by a specialist at the Egyptian … Read more
Authorities in southeastern Spain were forced to temporarily shut down a popular stretch of sand earlier this week after two venomous sea creatures known as “blue dragons” were spotted. The town of Guardamar del Segura, located just north of Torrevieja on Spain’s Mediterranean Costa Blanca, implemented a swimming ban across all beaches after the rare … Read more
Kia America issued two recall notices within a week for more than 300,000 vehicles over loose parts near the doors and windows that can fall off and pose a potential hazard to other drivers. The recalls affect 201,149 Telluride models from 2023 to 2025 over faulty door belt moldings and 100,063 K5 models from 2023 … Read more
Imagine stepping into a gas station bathroom, shutting the door behind you — then realizing you might not be able to open it again. A quick roadside pit stop turned into a potential nightmare for a Texas woman named Shelby after she noticed a chilling detail involving the women’s room. In a series of viral … Read more
It’s Halloween, the one night of the year when begging is encouraged, fear is fun, and playing dress-up is the rule of the land. Inspired by Pagan harvest rituals, Halloween has transformed into a preeminent commercial holiday, second only to Christmas in expenditure. However, amid the candy, costumes and revelry, there is an increased risk … Read more
The crosswalk is her dance floor. Esther “Star” Bishop’s bread and butter is safely escorting kids across a Bedford-Stuyvesant intersection – while simultaneously shaking her hips and twirling to whatever beat she has blasting through her earbuds. “The dancing, it’s just inside of me, and I’m telling you, I can’t even get it out,” the … Read more
Scented candles have become a beloved fixture in numerous households, admired for their ability to fill spaces with delightful fragrances and create a cozy atmosphere. Whether it’s the calming scent of lavender, the refreshing aroma of citrus, or the earthy notes of wood, these candles cater to a wide range of preferences and occasions, enhancing the … Read more
If you were to take a stroll through the suburbia of Hurstville in Sydney’s south, you might stumble across a single-story red-brick house that is more akin to a fortress than a home. The California bungalow — which is covered in wall-to-wall security cameras, high fences, and a large metal gate — has generated chatter … Read more
Consider this a blanket parenting rule. Michelle Pratt, founder of the Florida-based child safety organization Safe in the Seat, warns in a new TikTok video that shielding children from the sun on a hot day with a blanket over their car seat or stroller could be dangerous. “Covering your baby and their stroller can be … Read more
Babies with birth defects. Lab rats with enlarged livers. Dogs that died soon after exposure. These and other dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as “forever chemicals,” were hidden from the public, regulators and even company employees, even while the makers of products containing PFAS continued to promote their benefits. A new paper … Read more
Can you tell me how to get far, far away from Sesame Street? Santa Cruz residents have been instructed not to engage with a man dressing as the Cookie Monster, who police say has been yelling obscenities and taunting locals enjoying a stroll along the California coastal city’s boardwalk. Santa Cruz police say the “Sesame … Read more