Public Safety

Eight dead and thirteen injured as a hot-air balloon catches fire mid-air in Brazil’s Santa Catarina, spotlighting potential failures in safety regulations and government oversight.

Antonio Espaillat, owner of the nightclub where 236 lost their lives due to a catastrophic roof collapse, walks free after paying a massive bail, exposing systemic negligence and judicial leniency in the Dominican Republic.

Following a deadly rockslide near Banff National Park, the discovery of a second victim underscores critical concerns over trail safety protocols and emergency preparedness in one of Canada’s most visited natural areas.

As Hurricane Erick dissipates leaving at least one dead in Mexico, experts highlight failures in infrastructure and disaster readiness amid increasingly frequent rapid storm intensification events.

A dangerous heatwave delivering unprecedented temperatures and humidity will impact more than 250 million Americans along the Northeast and Atlantic Coast, exposing critical failures in national readiness and response.

Tropical Storm Erick, downgraded from hurricane status over Guerrero, Mexico, continues to unleash dangerous rains and flooding risks; early government warnings contrast with past failures.