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Healey and Minogue debate public safety, abortion, and energy
Governor Healey and Minogue clash over abortion, public safety, and energy in final gubernatorial debate.
The Boston Globe · 1m
Florida Amendment 3: tax cut or public safety threat?
Florida voters face a property tax cut that could slash funding for police, fire and emergency services, with supporters and opponents sharply divided on the real impact.
PolitiFact · 3m
New York to ban horse carriages from Central Park
New York City Council is expected to outlaw horse-drawn carriages starting in June 2028, following a teenager's death and animal welfare concerns.
BBC News · 1m
Philanthropy Q&A with William Ahmanson
Ahmanson Foundation president discusses grant priorities and LA safety concerns.
Los Angeles Business Journal · 1m
Biden-era ICE Left Most Overstay Leads Uninvestigated
DHS report shows Biden administration handled 3.1 million immigration overstays with minimal action.
Dallas Express · 1m
Safer Streets, Bigger Test
AT&T leaves Dallas as downtown safety improves.
Dallas Express · 1m
Illinois Forms AI Cabinet to Address Threats
Illinois governor creates AI oversight group to evaluate risks before they harm public safety.
Chicago Sun-Times · 1m
Unarmed 911 Teams Now in 100 Cities
Unarmed responders handle 911 calls in 100 cities to reduce violence.
NPR · 1m
Belgian police officer slaps handcuffed woman during arrest
Belgian police officer slaps handcuffed woman face in viral video sparking national outrage
Dailymail · 2m
Fargo needle attack raises question: could this happen to anyone?
A man stabbed a stranger with a needle outside a gas station, raising concerns about random violence and public safety.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Mayor Mamdani skips Netanyahu protests to focus on safety
New York's mayor, a vocal Palestinian rights advocate, says he won't join demonstrations during the Israeli PM's UN visit.
ABC7 New York · 1m · 5 views
Tyler and Waco lead Texas in reported rape rates
Two Texas cities buck the statewide crime decline with the highest sexual assault rates among cities over 100,000 residents.
Dallas Express · 1m
Why Congress wants AM radio in every new car
A House bill would require automakers to include AM radio in all new vehicles, citing emergency alerts and signal reliability.
Family Handyman · 1m
Woman drives car into Bachman Lake in Dallas
A driver ended up in the water Monday morning but escaped with no serious injuries.
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 1m
Texas leaders target 'rogue prosecutors' over crime
Abbott, Burrows, and Patrick demand accountability from local prosecutors they say are failing to enforce state law.
Dallas Express · 2m
City Council demands answers on NYC crime statistics
Lawmakers grill NYPD over crime figures still above pre-pandemic levels and allegations that officers discourage residents from filing complaints.
New York Post · 1m
Community tips lead to attempted kidnapping arrest
Irving police arrested a suspect after residents responded to a public appeal about an incident at a local park.
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 1m
Australia bans Meta smart glasses from workplaces
Australia is moving toward a national ban on Meta's AI-powered smart glasses, citing privacy concerns and misuse in public spaces.
Futurism · 1m
Fargo racers push back on street meet-ups
Car enthusiasts are calling out dangerous street racing culture that's killing the community they love.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Irving police seek suspect in park kidnapping attempt
Police are searching for a man who tried to grab a woman at a local trail park in Irving.
Dallas Express · 1m
Irving police hunt attempted kidnapping suspect
Police release surveillance video after a woman was targeted at a well-lit park near an elementary school.
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 1m
Seven shot in Baltimore, including 3-year-old boy
A shooting in Washington Hill leaves multiple victims with non-life-threatening injuries, sparking outrage from city leaders.
The Banner · 1m
Dallas budget falls short on police hiring
The city approved a record $5.7 billion budget but won't meet voter-mandated police staffing levels.
Dallas Express · 2m
Westlake ends 24-year police partnership with Keller
A Texas town votes to stop contracting police services, citing tensions over a proposed data center development.
Dallas Express · 1m
Boy mauled by dogs after four-wheeler breaks down
An 11-year-old Georgia football player survived a dog attack after his best friend fought to keep him alive.
Valleynewslive · 1m
A 60-year sentence in the Loop killing
Tony Robinson received the maximum prison term for killing visiting doctoral student Anat Kimchi in downtown Chicago.
Chicago Sun-Times · 3m
A Seattle barber says he can't wait any longer
A shop owner describes calling 911 for open drug use and watching no one come.
Fox News · 2m
Dallas fights to keep Flock cameras running
Dallas police backed off plans to shut down 321 license plate cameras after state funding expired.
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 1m
A stranger, a knife, an open garage
Sacramento police released video of a random morning attack that ended with deputies firing in a family's driveway.
California Post · 1m
Richardson teacher arrested in Grindr sting case
A tip from a national tipline led Richardson police to a Berkner High School teacher's door.
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 1m
Break-ins spike at White Rock Lake
Reported car burglaries at a beloved Dallas lake jumped more than threefold this year, and regulars are changing how they use the trail.
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 1m · 5 views
A crane fell in Brickell and nobody died
A piling rig toppled onto a car and a storage container in downtown Miami, and every person walked away with minor injuries.
ABC News · 1m
MetMalaysia warns of storms in seven states until 9pm
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are forecast across seven states and Kuala Lumpur on Sunday evening.
Malay Mail · 1m
A Labor Day shove on the Red Line, and a murder charge
A 29-year-old was pushed from a moving CTA train on Labor Day. A week later, a 15-year-old girl is charged with his murder.
Chicago Sun-Times · 1m
Two dead in Garland Sunday morning shooting
A quiet street in Garland woke to gunfire that left two people dead and a third fighting for life.
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 1m
Police investigating after woman's body found in Lake Michigan
A woman was pulled dead from the water off DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Friday night, and police still have not said who she was.
Chicago Sun-Times · 1m
Four Green Bay officers hurt when car hit a crowd
A 2 a.m. call about a food truck disturbance ended with four officers injured, a shot fired, and a downtown market called off.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Two hurt on I-90 after stopping on the shoulder
A Saturday afternoon crash in Elk Grove turned dangerous for two people who had already stepped out of their cars.
Chicago Sun-Times · 1m
Three women grabbed in one hour in Avondale
Chicago police are hunting a man who approached three women from behind on Friday night, all within a few blocks and a single hour.
Chicago Sun-Times · 1m
Fire kills 16 at a Chilean nursing home
A night blaze at the El Edén home in southern Chile killed 16 elderly residents and forced a national safety review.
BBC News · 1m
A firefighter died on the Austin Fire
A contract firefighter was hurt battling a wildfire on Mount Hood and later died at a hospital.
Valleynewslive · 1m · 5 views
Six shot in overnight Dallas attack
Police say an unknown number of shooters fired multiple rounds at a Dallas location just before 1 a.m., leaving six people hurt.
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 1m
Teen arrested in Fort Worth hotel garage shooting
A security guard caught someone trying car doors at a Fort Worth hotel, and the confrontation ended with gunfire.
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 1m · 5 views
A Dallas mom is on life support. The driver is still out there
Lisa Martinez was riding her bike in Oak Cliff when a driver hit her and kept going. Two weeks later, her family is still waiting.
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 1m
A 911 dispatcher was killed on her way through Back of the Yards
Natalia Rodriguez spent a decade answering Chicago's worst moments, then was shot while driving home through the South Side.
Chicago Sun-Times · 2m