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Nebraska Watchdog Urges End to Double-Bunking in Restrictive Prison Housing Following Inmate Death

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is facing renewed calls from the state’s prison watchdog to eliminate the practice of double-bunking inmates in restrictive housing, especially with plans for a new prison facility on the horizon. A comprehensive 38-page report, released by the Office of Inspector General of Corrections, dives deep into the circumstances surrounding the 2022 death of an inmate identified pseudonymously as “John Doe,” who died shortly after being placed …

Onewheel Electric Skateboards Recalled After Four Deaths Linked to the Product, US Safety Watchdog Urges Action

LOS ANGELES, California – Future Motion, the company behind Onewheel electric skateboards, is issuing a recall for all models of its e-skateboards following reports linking the products to four deaths, according to a federal safety watchdog. The recall decision comes after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urged the company to recall the single-wheeled skateboards due to a safety hazard. The commission’s report cited at least four deaths and multiple injuries related to the Onewheel …

2023: West Bank Settler Attacks Reach Alarming Levels, Watchdog Reports

RAMALLAH, West Bank – According to a recent report by a watchdog group, the year 2023 has been labeled as the ‘most violent’ year for West Bank settler attacks. The report brings attention to the increasing tensions and violence in the region, with the number of attacks on the rise and posing a significant threat to the Palestinian population. The report highlights the alarming trend of violence and aggression by Israeli settlers against Palestinian communities …