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Rip Current Alert: U.S. Beachgoers Cautioned as Hazardous Tides Pose Threat Through Weekend

As temperatures climb, vast numbers of beachgoers are heading to America’s shores, seeking respite from the heat. Amidst this influx, a surge in dangerous rip currents poses significant hazards across various U.S. beaches. These rip currents, powerful and swift-moving channels of water that can drag swimmers out to sea, are expected to be a prevalent threat through the upcoming weekend. Rip currents are not exclusive to the ocean and can occur in any large body …

Distraction Behind the Wheel: Cell Phone Use Continues to Pose a Significant Threat on American Roads

In New York, texting and driving continues to pose a significant threat on the roads despite laws in place to deter the practice. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distractions, particularly from cell phone use, played a role in 8 percent of all fatal traffic accidents in 2022. These distractions led to 3,047 fatal crashes and 3,308 total fatalities, with 368 of these fatal accidents specifically linked to cell phone …

Unexploded WWII Bombs Pose Risk in Residential Area, Company Reports

Plymouth, England – St. Michael Avenue, located approximately 800m west of HMNB Devonport, is an area with a historical significance dating back to World War II. During the war, the city of Plymouth was a major target for the Luftwaffe, resulting in over 2,500 high explosive bombs being dropped, many of which struck residential areas. According to 1st Line Defence, a company specializing in managing risks associated with unexploded bombs, it is estimated that around …