When summer rolls in and families head outdoors, it’s easy to forget the basics of staying safe around dogs. A recent spike in attacks in Metro Detroit has reminded people that understanding a dog’s signals can keep everyone out of harm’s way. The first thing to remember is that dogs communicate th
A sudden crush at the famed Citadelle Laferrière in northern Haiti turned a festive gathering into a deadly disaster, claiming at least 25 lives and leaving many more wounded. The incident occurred on Saturday during a local celebration, where visitors flocked to the historic mountaintop fortress.
South African health clinics give vaccines to pregnant women every day. But what happens when these vaccines cause unwanted reactions? A recent study asked workers on the front lines how well they monitor these side effects. Most know vaccines prevent diseases, but many struggle to follow the rules
Reports from catron county describe bobcats and foxes moving toward people rather than fleeing – a red flag since such bold behavior often signals sickness in the wild. No bites occurred in the two incidents, but staff worry the animals may carry rabies after a bobcat in nearby Sierra county tested
Seaweed packs a serious nutritional punch. Just a handful of dried nori delivers vitamins A and C, iron, and zinc—sometimes more than what’s in an entire salad. Brown seaweed like kombu brings iodine, which keeps the thyroid running smoothly, while red varieties like dulse add protein without a stro
Spokane is thinking about letting food trucks set up shop in more downtown spots. The city council will discuss a small plan that could drop a $60 permit fee for trucks that stay in town more than two weeks each year. That fee is rarely used, so it would cost the city only about $500 a year to keep.
A man from Rancho Cucamonga showed up at Ontario Mills Mall in California on a Friday morning carrying a lighter and a backpack. Witnesses called police after seeing him light fires in multiple stores. Surveillance video later shared online showed flames inside a True Religion store as officers move
Colombia isn’t off-limits for travelers, but it does come with warnings that shouldn’t be ignored. The U. S. government is flagging specific zones where dangers like crime and civil conflicts are more likely, not the whole country. Kidnapping and armed clashes make certain areas too risky for visito
The detectives who stopped a machete-wielding attacker at Grand Central last weekend were working extra hours under a program now being scaled back. That program used overtime to put more officers in high-risk areas like subways and train stations. But overtime budgets have been shrinking for over a
Many drivers in California know the sudden rush of panic when sirens blare behind them. High-speed chases often end in crashes that hurt more than just suspects. A lawmaker from the area thinks the state’s officers need better options than speed and adrenaline to handle these moments. Her proposal w
