In Charleston, some schools are trying something new to keep kids safe. They are asking students to use clear backpacks. This is not a rule for all schools in the area. But a few have started doing it. The Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is one of them. It is the first charter school
In recent weeks, several arrests and incidents have made headlines across various suburbs. Let's break down what happened and why it matters. In Burbank, authorities served a warrant to Jamil A. Purnell, a 21-year-old resident, for a motorcycle hijacking that occurred back in May. The incident took
In Leshan City, China, a recent survey of 1, 498 hospital patients revealed that while many are open to helping with their own safety, there's a noticeable gap between their willingness and their actions. The survey, conducted across 18 hospitals, scored patients' willingness at an average of 4. 13
In Aurora, Colorado, a heated debate about crime policies is unfolding. Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky is leading a campaign to recall District Attorney Amy Padden. Jurinsky argues that Padden's policies are too lenient, pointing to recent cases where charges were dismissed or reduced. One case tha
Rabies is making a comeback in Nassau County, and health officials are concerned. Since last July, there have been 25 confirmed cases of rabies, the highest number in nearly a decade. The last time the county saw numbers like this was before they declared terrestrial rabies eradicated in 2016. Most
A recent traffic stop in Jacksonville has ignited a heated debate about police conduct. The incident, which occurred in February, involved officers breaking a car window and forcefully removing a 22-year-old man named William McNeil Jr. The event was captured on both police body cameras and a cellph
Spain is witnessing a growing number of cyclists, but is the infrastructure ready for this change? This is a hot topic, and the main concern is whether bikes and cars can coexist safely on the roads. Looking at the facts, a recent study looked at 50 areas in Spain over ten years. The findings show
In a tragic turn of events, a man lost his life after a metal chain he was wearing became dangerously attracted to an MRI machine's powerful magnetic field. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the immense power these machines possess and the importance of following safety guidelines. The un
The Midlands is bracing for a scorcher, with high temperatures and humidity sticking around until at least Monday. The culprit? A strong high-pressure system that's not letting up anytime soon. Tonight, expect a warm and muggy evening, with temperatures only dropping to the mid to upper 70s. Don't e
Starbase, SpaceX's bustling launch and manufacturing hub in Texas, has a problem: it's a hotspot for worker injuries. Since 2019, this site has seen injury rates much higher than other SpaceX facilities and the industry average. In 2024, Starbase's injury rate was 4. 27 per 100 workers, nearly six t
