On June 1, 2020, Mayor Greg Fischer fired Louisville Metro Police Department’s Chief, Steve Conrad. The decision was made after Fisher learned that officers did not have their body cameras turned on at the fatal shooting of David McAtee.

With roads 41 percent clearer nationwide from the COVID-19 pandemic’s stay-at-home orders, you’d think that traffic incidents would also drop drastically. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. According to Michael Hanson, the director of the Office of Traffic Safety in Minnesota, there have been “half the traffic and twice as many fatalities” because drivers are abusing how roadways now have significantly less traffic volume.

Pools offer a lot of fun in warm weather. They’re a great way to cool off, exercise, and make the most of the summer season. While many people may think they’re being safe around pools, they may not be taking all the possible precautions, especially when children are involved. A parent or guardian may be vigilant while they’re with their child in the pool, but there are many other measures they can take to increase pool safety when it’s in use and when the pool is closed. Pools still pose dangers to children in the colder months and injuries or tragic accidents can still occur. Let’s take a look at the ways to keep children safe around pools year-round.

Patients who consulted their physicians regarding appetite suppression could have been prescribed Belviq. This medication affects the chemicals in the brain to make a person feel fuller with smaller meals. While the medications initially seemed useful to those looking to make significant life changes in regard to their diet and weight, there are now reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that taking Belviq is potentially dangerous and increases a person’s risk of developing cancer.

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Losing control of a vehicle is one of the worst situations a driver can experience. If they’re in heavy traffic, it can be nearly impossible to avoid colliding with an object or another vehicle. A significant number of Ford truck owners are experiencing events like this and now legal action is being taken against Ford. The act of losing control of a vehicle is being referred to as the “death wobble.”