Safety

Attorneys general in Minnesota and New Jersey filed lawsuits against Glock on Thursday, accusing the firearms manufacturer of enabling handguns to be easily converted into illegal machine guns using an inexpensive device known as a "Glock switch."

The State of Texas is suing companies that falsely claim that products containing toxic chemicals such as "forever chemicals" are safe.

The U.S. Attorney General's Office announced that a Chinese citizen has been arrested for allegedly taking photos of a military base with a drone.

President Joe Biden issued 39 pardons and commuted nearly 1,500 sentences on Thursday, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in U.S. history. The move affects Americans convicted of non-violent crimes, with the White House citing rehabilitation and contributions to community safety as reasons for the clemency.

The Labour Party-led UK government announced it will uphold a ban on prescribing puberty blockers to minors, citing warnings from medical experts about “unacceptable” risks. Health Secretary Wes Streeting affirmed the decision Tuesday, emphasizing that children’s healthcare must be grounded in evidence and caution.

California will launch a new program next week offering up to $2,000 toward the purchase of an electric bike for eligible residents. The program...

Hannah Kobayashi, a Maui woman who disappeared after arriving in Los Angeles last month, has been found safe, according to her family.

Safeway reportedly notified San Francisco Mayor London Breed (D) of its intention to close one of its locations due to theft.

San Diego County's Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to designate the county as a “super sanctuary” jurisdiction, further limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, including in cases involving violent crimes committed by illegal aliens.

The Southwest District Health board in Idaho has decided to stop providing COVID-19 vaccines in six counties, marking a significant departure from public health practices nationwide.