Surfers at Bolsa Chica State Beach are facing a spiky problem. Stingrays are causing quite a stir, with many surfers getting stung. The beach is popular for surfing, and with the recent good weather, more people are in the water. This means more chances for surfers to meet stingrays. Roland Sands i
At Bolsa Chica State Beach, surfers are facing an unexpected challenge: stingrays. The beach has seen a rise in stingray encounters recently. With small waves and warm water for this time of year, more people are heading into the ocean. This means more chances for stingrays to get stepped on and rea
New York is stepping up its game to make streets and subways safer. Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a $77 million boost to subway safety. This money will go towards more police patrols, platform barriers, and a special program called SCOUT. SCOUT teams up mental health experts with police t
Fish has always been a staple in many diets, but how it's preserved and prepared is changing. People are now using methods like dry-aging and dry-curing to make fish last longer and taste better. These techniques are not new, but they are gaining popularity. Dry-aging and dry-curing involve placing
A critical cheese recall has just been upgraded to the highest level of alert. The FDA, the group that keeps our food safe, found a dangerous bacteria called Listeria in some cheeses. This bacteria can make people very sick, even leading to death. The cheese comes from a factory in New Jersey. The
Ring has teamed up with Watch Duty to help people stay safe from wildfires. This partnership brings important fire updates right to your phone. It's part of Ring's Neighbors app, which already helps people share local news. Watch Duty is a well-known app for wildfire alerts. It gives real-time upda
St. Louis is seeing a change in its crime rates. This is thanks to new efforts like "Save Lives Now! " and other initiatives. City leaders and businesses are starting to notice the difference. Crime has been a big problem in St. Louis for a long time. But now, things are looking up. The city has be
London's murder rate took a big drop in 2025, hitting a low not seen in years. The city recorded 97 homicides, which is fewer than the previous year and the least since 2014. When you look at the numbers per person, London's rate is the lowest it's been since they started keeping track in 1997. Thi
New York City is facing a major healthcare challenge. Nurses from 10 big private hospitals are on strike. They want better staffing, health benefits, and protection from violent patients. This is a big deal because 15, 000 nurses are part of the strike. The new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, supports the n
A big food company is taking back a lot of frozen tater tots. Why? Because some bags might have tiny, hard plastic bits in them. This isn't good news for anyone who loves this crispy snack. The company, McCain Foods, started this recall on December 3, 2025. They did it on their own, without being f
