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Florida-based Mental Health Provider Fined $101k for Failing to Protect Workers from Patient Attacks

Melbourne, Florida – The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration took action against Circles of Care Inc., a operator of psychiatric and rehabilitation facilities, following a series of violent patient attacks resulting in death or serious injury to workers. This marks the third citation in five years for the facility. OSHA imposed a “repeat” violation and an “other-than-serious” violation on Circles of Care Inc., with proposed penalties totaling $101,397. The agency highlighted various safety and …

Experts Warn of Tick Explosion Threat in Minnesota: Protect Yourself Now!

Duluth, Minnesota – Residents of the Land of 10,000 Lakes are bracing themselves for what experts are calling a potentially disastrous “tick explosion” this year. With the unusually warm winter weather setting the stage for an increase in the tick population, concerns about the spread of tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, are on the rise. Not only is there a heightened risk of contracting Lyme disease, but residents in the Midwest are also facing …

disabled drivers advocate for anonymous reporting system to protect parking spaces

Dublin, Ireland – The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI) is pushing for a new system that allows disabled drivers to report other motorists anonymously for illegally parking in disabled bays. This proposal comes in response to a study conducted by DDAI, which found that fear of physical and verbal abuse is preventing disabled drivers from confronting those who violate parking regulations. The study, which surveyed 2,662 individuals, revealed that 88% of respondents felt it …

Teenage Boy Dies from Violent Assault in France as President Macron Vows to Protect Schools from Uninhibited Violence

Paris, France – A tragic incident unfolded in a suburb south of Paris when a 15-year-old schoolboy succumbed to injuries sustained in a violent assault. This devastating event comes amidst heightened tensions in French schools, following recent threats and attacks targeting students. President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the urgent need to safeguard educational institutions from the prevalence of violence among young individuals. The teenager was viciously attacked near his school, leading to a cardiac arrest and …

K-9 Sacrifices Life to Protect Officer During Gang Attack at Virginia Prison

Richmond, Va. – A K-9 has tragically lost its life while heroically protecting a correctional officer from a violent gang-related attack, according to Virginia prison officials. The K-9, named Rivan, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois, succumbed to injuries sustained during an altercation involving three inmates affiliated with the MS-13 gang at the Sussex I State Prison. The inmates allegedly attacked another inmate, with one overseeing the assault, prompting Corrections Officer Kharmishia Phillip Fields and Rivan to …

Brave Police Officer Fights Off Hamas Terrorists to Protect Family in Dramatic Standoff

Tel Aviv, Israel – A harrowing event unfolded on October 7 at a Kibbutz in Israel, where a police officer named Miki bravely defended his family from an invasion by Hamas terrorists. Armed only with a handgun, Miki valiantly fought against the intruders for hours in an effort to protect his wife and daughter. Despite the odds stacked against him, Miki successfully thwarted the attempts of 10-14 Hamas terrorists to infiltrate his home and harm …

U.S. CPSC Issues Urgent Warning to California Flood Victims: Protect Your Home and Family from Hidden Dangers

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2024 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging people affected by flooding in Southern California to take precautions against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrocution, explosion, and fires. The commission is warning residents of the dangers posed by wet appliances, particularly the risk of electrocution if they come into contact with electrical sources in flooded homes. It advises homeowners to have professionals or gas and electric companies evaluate their homes …