All articles tagged with #safety concerns
A Blue Angels fighter jet flew lower than standard over Pensacola Beach, triggering a safety review after umbrellas and chairs were toppled; acting Navy secretary Hung Cao later posted on X, saying "That's the sound of Freedom!" and reiterated there would be no firings, a stance echoed by Trump administration officials who had encouraged recent flyovers.
The U.S. Navy is reviewing an ultra-low flyover by the Blue Angels over Pensacola Beach, Florida, after which some beachgoers were thrilled and others frightened. The incident occurred ahead of Seattle’s Seafair festival and has prompted safety-review concerns.
Ariana Grande has rescheduled three Eternal Sunshine Tour shows due to production challenges and safety concerns: the New York City date at Barclays Center was moved from July 12 to July 14, and two Boston shows were shifted from July 22 to July 23 and from July 24 to July 26; remaining Brooklyn shows on July 16, 18, and 19 stay on the calendar. Tickets will be honored for the new dates, and Grande emphasized safety and proper production as the priority, noting the tour could be her last hurrah.
The Grand Cinema in Tacoma canceled all Sunday screenings due to an ongoing threat and safety concerns. The theater did not specify the threat, but said the Tacoma Police Department is working to keep patrons safe and that refunds are being issued for affected movies (including Disclosure Day, Leviticus, I Love Boosters, and Terminator 2: Judgment Day).
In the LOTIS-5 Phase 3 trial for relapsed/refractory DLBCL, Zynlonta plus rituximab showed a higher death count (27) versus 9 in the control arm among 440 patients, with deaths characterized as treatment-emergent events and not definitively linked to the drug; safety concerns contributed to a more than 50% drop in ADC Therapeutics’ stock to about $1.44, even as the study met its primary endpoint of improved progression-free survival. There was no clear overall survival benefit, though higher response rates were reported. The company said it will discuss a path forward with the FDA and plans a supplemental filing for full approval in Q4.
Bret Michaels pulled out of the Freedom 250 festival in Washington, D.C., citing threats and safety concerns and becoming the fifth act to withdraw as backlash over the Trump-backed event grows; he said the decision is about safety and staying true to his beliefs, and he will continue touring.
A widow says her husband voiced safety concerns prior to the Nippon Dynawave explosion in Longview; investigators are examining unsafe conditions at the plant, as Gov. Bob Ferguson calls the implosion the deadliest industrial tragedy in state history.
Waymo suspended freeway driving across its US markets over safety concerns related to construction zones and flooded roads, pausing highway trips (including in Atlanta and San Antonio) while continuing local-road service and advancing a new Ojai van with updated software after a fleet-wide recall.
Surging crowds for the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop Collection led to multiple Swatch store closures in the U.S. and Europe to ensure safety; at least 19 U.S. locations paused sales, with scenes in New York, Atlanta, Chicago and London. The watches cost $400–$420 and the collection is not a limited edition, but Swatch warned queues could be capped in some places and sales paused for safety.
Fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty are asked to stop visiting filming locations due to safety concerns and to avoid disrupting production as the final chapter of Belly’s story is shot, with Jenny Han returning to write and direct. The movie, largely filmed along the North Carolina coast, aims to wrap the series’ arc with the main cast back, while the production crew works to maintain a protected filming bubble.
Chicago Ald. William Hall blasted Walgreens for closing the Chatham store amid theft and safety concerns, calling it 'first-degree corporate abandonment' and warning it could create a 'medicine drought' for seniors; Walgreens says ongoing safety issues forced the June 4 closure and employees can transfer to other locations.
British Jews are re-evaluating safety amid rising antisemitic incidents, with families discussing a personal “red line” and considering emigration to Israel as a response to threats like the Golders Green stabbing and nearby arson at Jewish sites. While 742 UK residents emigrated to Israel in 2025—the highest in more than four decades—officially it is not depicted as a mass exodus, and some mention Panama as an alternative safe community. The worries about children’s safety are driving the conversation about staying versus leaving.
UT Austin is relocating Saturday’s KUT Festival events to off-campus venues Central Machine Works and East End Ballroom due to a safety analysis, while Friday’s portion including a Cory Booker keynote remains on campus at the LBJ Presidential Library. UT alleges insufficient safety planning by KUT, and the station’s GM says the decision was sudden and unclear. Paid badges will be refunded, and the festival will operate with a reduced footprint, with some badge access for attendees and a limited number of future badge registrations.
A British adventurer, Claire Lomas, was filmed for Apple’s Vision Pro immersive video series Adventure during a July 2024 Jordan desert flight when a crash on the plane killed her; the camera was mounted on the aircraft and the production faced safety concerns over long hours and harsh conditions. Apple and Atlantic Studios continued the project, releasing five Adventure episodes, including a Colorado shoot, but no new episodes have been published since last year.
The City of Chicago filed an emergency motion to close Ford City Mall on the South Side due to a defective and leaking fire-suppression system, citing fire-safety risks for tenants and visitors and potential soil instability; a judge has ordered notice to remaining tenants with another hearing scheduled.