The 2012 death of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong shocked the nation. Although he was 82 years old, early news reports indicated he was recovering well after heart surgery. His death a few weeks later from complications caused an outpouring of support and tributes...
Month: July 2019
Cities Attempt to Strike a Balance on Electric Scooters
The recent death of a popular British YouTube personality in an electric scooter accident has prompted renewed calls for tighter regulation of the personal transport devices. Actress Emily Hartridge, 35-year-old host of the YouTube comedy video series, ?Ten Reasons...
Another Study, Another Piece of Bad News for E-Cig Users
Experiment by experiment, study by study, the shine of vaping as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes seems to be wearing off. The latest, courtesy of the University of California, Riverside, finds that e-cigarette usage can cause critical brain cell damage...
Recalled Pig Ear Treats Infecting Both Man and Beast
Admit it. You?ve thought about it. If you have a pet, you?ve wondered what their food tastes like. Oh sure, you wouldn?t dare do it, but some of those treats smell just like bacon! Well, the latest recall will stop that wondering in its tracks. Across 33 states, the...
Summer Injury Roundup: Who Is Liable for Injuries Away From Home?
Summer days are sliding past all too quickly, helped along by the variety of fun warm-weather activities available for families to enjoy. Some of the best fun often has a hint of a dangerous thrill to it, from rope swings to tubing at the lake to roller coasters. But...
Falling Tree Kills 11-Year-Old Girl Scout
In a tragedy at Indiana’s Camp Henry F. Koch, a young Girl Scout was killed by falling tree while she and others were hiking through the campground. The 11-year-old suffered fatal head and abdominal injuries and was pronounced dead at a local hospital. "They were...