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Safety 101: Why it is important to report accidents, regardless of type

When it comes to making a compensation claim, there is no denying that the lawyer you hire is going to be largely responsible for ensuring you secure compensation. However, this does not mean that you do not have a role to play. There are ways you can help accident lawyers to have the strongest chance of winning your case, and one of these ways is to report the incident correctly when required.  Reporting accidents that happen in the workplace One […]

todayMarch 5, 2020 11

Travel News

Two dead after passenger train derails in Australia

WALLAN, Victoria, Australia (UPI) -- Two people were killed Thursday when a passenger train derailed in southeastern Australia, authorities said.  The Australian Country Fire Authority said a diesel locomotive and five passenger carriages of the Melbourne-to-Sydney train jumped the tracks about 30 miles north of Melbourne, near Wallan in Victoria state. Officials said the train was carrying 160 passengers. An emergency medical center was set up at a nearby restaurant and gas station to treat the injured. The tracks […]

todayFebruary 20, 2020 9

Business & Lifestyle

The latest on the Coronavirus epidemic for February 1, 2020

Coronavirus kills 259 in China, nearly 12,000 infected worldwide SHANGHAI (UPI) -- China's death toll from the Coronavirus rose to at least 259 people Saturday as the number of cases worldwide rose to nearly 12,000. The National Health Commission said that among those infected by the disease, which began in December, were 10 in Taiwan. Officials said the number of suspected cases reached 17,988, adding that they were monitoring about 137,000 people who had close contact with infected individuals. The […]

todayFebruary 1, 2020 27

Business & Lifestyle

Outdoor activities you should try at least once

Whether it's on the beach, lake, sand, or snow, playing outdoors is fun for all ages. You won't even notice the hours pass by while you're having fun. If you're willing to try something new, here's a list of activities that you can do next weekend. Surfing When you have big, strong waves at the beach, it's time to bring out the board and go surfing. It's the perfect water activity for thrillseekers, as the waves would test your balance […]

todayJanuary 31, 2020 12

Business & Lifestyle

Sales skyrocket for 2012 viral game Plague Inc. in the wake of the Coronavirus

BRISTOL, U.K. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- An independent game studio in the United Kingdom is raking in the simoleons as sales of a real-time strategy game on how diseases are spread is skyrocketing -- even in China -- where the Coronavirus is wreaking havoc across parts of eastern Asia.Game studio Ndemic Creations, the developer of Plague Inc., revealed news that sales of their hit game have gone through the roof, just as the BBC revealed that the Coronavirus has 830 confirmed […]

todayJanuary 24, 2020 25

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Los Angeles teachers sue Delta Airlines after fuel dump over schools

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Four Los Angeles teachers filed a lawsuit against Delta Airlines after a passenger jet en route to China dropped fuel over several schools in the area, injuring at least 60 people. The teachers say they are entitled to compensatory damages due to emotional anguish and distress. Delta representative Adrian Gee said Delta Flight 89, which departed from Los Angeles International Airport, en route to Shanghai with 149 passengers aboard, was forced to turn around "shortly after […]

todayJanuary 18, 2020 15

Columnists

Buoyant, booming Belfast

Belfast, Northern Ireland's capital city, is perhaps best known for the sectarian strife that took place here during the era of the "Troubles," and as the birthplace of the Titanic (and many other ships that didn't sink). While these two claims to fame aren't too uplifting, Belfast's story is hardly a downer. This unsinkable city, just two hours away from Dublin by train, makes for a fascinating day trip. Wandering through cheery downtown modern-day Belfast, it's hard to believe that the bright […]

todayJanuary 11, 2020 12

Columnists

How to defend yourself against 21st century travel scams

Europe is a surprisingly creative place when it comes to travel scams. Many of the most successful gambits require a naively trusting tourist, but seasoned travelers can be taken in, too. We should all be wary of the numerous subtle scams — a cabbie pads your fare, a hotel business-center computer records your password, or a waiter offers a special with a "special" increased price. But if you're cautious and not overly trusting, you should have no problem. Here are […]

todayJanuary 3, 2020 16

Business & Lifestyle

Musk predicts Las Vegas tunnel to be completed in 2020, ahead of schedule

LAS VEGAS (UPI) -- Entrepreneur Elon Musk said he believes the Las Vegas tunneling system his Boring Company is creating under the city's convention center could be done by next year, possibly months ahead of schedule. Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, made the prediction on Twitter. The $48.7 million project will transport visitors to and from the massive Las Vegas Convention Center along three spots to the Las Vegas Strip, turning a 15-minute walk into a one-minute trip. […]

todayDecember 28, 2019 30

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