America the Beautiful is a little more so in this state. For the fourth consecutive year, the State of Deseret has been ranked the No. 1 state in the US News & World Report’s 2026 Best States rankings. Each state was ranked in categories including education, economy, environment, crime and health care. While Utah didn’t … Read more
In Argentina, authorities recently arrested three Chilean men wanted in the US in connection with a South American theft group accused of burglarizing the homes of professional athletes. Federal prosecutors linked the group to break-ins involving Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, Milwaukee Bucks player Bobby Portis and other athletes. Two of the suspects were … Read more
A popular cruise line has extended its suspension of visits to a private resort for another year, prompting some passengers to question whether the destination will ever reopen. Royal Caribbean recently said it’s extending its pause on visits to Labadee, Haiti, through June 2027. Labadee, Royal Caribbean’s private beach destination on Haiti’s northern coast, is popular … Read more
“Love is what makes a Subaru” — but regulatory labels are what make them roadworthy. Subaru has issued a recall for 541,237 vehicles due to a misprinted Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the federally required certification labels, potentially leading to safety risks associated with vehicle overloading, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said … Read more
Of all the knocks on LA Metro, rider safety is the hardest to dismiss. Safety remains the system’s stickiest problem — even as of 2026, the agency says violent crime fell 6.7% in 2025 compared with 2024, reaching its lowest level since 2021. Metro also reported a 33% drop in “crimes against society,” including trespassing, … Read more
Although three in four Americans polled say they “care a lot” about what they put in their bodies, 35% have not thought about one essential part of their health in the past year: the quality of their tap water. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans found that, at a time when most claim to … Read more
Stellantis is recalling more than 1 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles over a defect that could spark a fire, urging owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings until a remedy is available. The recall covers an estimated 1,076,999 model-year 2021–2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical issue involving the wiring … Read more
A Walmart dresser is coming apart at the seams after a recall affecting thousands of units. The Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric dresser has been recalled after 165,000 units were found to be a tip-over hazard for children. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recalled Mainstay dressers are unstable if not anchored to the wall … Read more
A male runner thought he was just practicing standard “runner solidarity” when he flashed a friendly smile and a wave at passing joggers. But the seemingly innocent act has sparked a fierce debate online, exposing a much larger problem with women’s safety and the exhausting mental gymnastics they practice just to exercise and even exist … Read more
The food fight over banning Israeli products from Brooklyn’s lefty Park Slope Food Coop is getting rotten — and members are saying a few bad apples are ruining the bunch. Longtime members have divided into factions — and Jewish shoppers say they have been subjected to threats of violence and intimidation for publicly opposing the … Read more
As Americans gear up to enjoy this Memorial Day Weekend with sizzling backyard BBQs and sales galore, ranks of revelers will travel to amusement parks all over the country — eager to kick off the unofficial start of summer with a day of outdoor thrills and fun. But before your family races toward the ever-taller … Read more
A surfer who was attacked by two great white sharks used a zig-zag paddle to get to safety — with just one hand. Shannon Ainslie, 41, was surfing in Nahoon Reef in East London, South Africa, when the sharks grabbed his board and pulled him underwater. One bit the top of his surfboard and caught … Read more
A million girls would kill for this job. Los Angeles-based flight attendant and former model Tanya Hutchison thought she was auditioning for a flight safety video — but ended up in “The Devil Wears Prada 2” instead. Hutchinson had always wanted to star in an airplane safety video and was thrilled to audition when she … Read more
Over two dozen NYC-area hospitals earned strong patient safety grades in a new watchdog report card, while a few failed to make the mark. Hospitals overseen by Catholic Health, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health and NYU Langone Health garnered “As” from the Leapfrog Group on Wednesday. Over 2,300 US hospitals were rated “A” through “F” … Read more
Items sold across major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart have been recalled due to child safety concerns. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled a wave of products in April, spanning household goods, toys, fitness equipment and infant products. Safety regulators cited a range of risks, including choking and suffocation to chemical burns, … Read more
American Airlines is set to become the latest carrier to update its portable charger rules – and travelers will be restricted to a maximum of two devices. From Friday, travelers will be required to keep their travel device in plain sight when it is being used, ABC News reported. “We know our customers rely on … Read more
Americans are being warned to rethink travel to a sunny Caribbean destination as crime and concerns about terrorism rise. The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago announced Thursday that the US Department of State had updated its travel advisory regarding American tourists. The advisory cautions that Americans should “reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime,” citing … Read more
Southwest Airlines is cracking down on portable chargers, rolling out a strict new policy in which passengers can only bring one charger each and are barred from putting the devices in overhead bins due to concerns over midair fire risks. The Dallas-based carrier said travelers will be allowed just one lithium-powered charger per person, capped … Read more
Cruising to tropical destinations may sound carefree and a bucket-list best, but some of the most popular ports come with safety concerns travelers should not ignore, industry experts say. Passengers need to understand local risks before leaving the ship, especially in destinations with higher crime rates or active government warnings, experts say. A recent podcast, “The Travel … Read more
Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight’s seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires aircraft to be able to evacuate within 90 seconds in case of an emergency — but as … Read more