Safety

Airport runways: One of aviation’s greatest achievements, but how do they work? - explainer

Far more than a strip of asphalt, a runway is a precisely engineered structure built to withstand extreme weight, speed, and weather.

An American Airlines plane on the runway at the Miami International Airport on October 25, 2024 in Miami, Florida; Illustrative.
Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals

Vueling Airbus 320-271

“Uh, we just hit somebody”: Denver airport to revamp protocols after pedestrian sucked into engine

“StableGrip is a portable suction safety handle that helps prevent falls and improves bathroom safety without drilling or permanent installation.”

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Venomous 'banana spider' scare temporarily closes Austrian supermarket

The REWE-Group also stated that they had brought in a specialist to identify the spider and that the shop would remain closed until the spider had been identified.

 Illustrative image of a banana spider.

'The Sizzling Schnitzel:' A startling summer warning for parents

"The video," United Hatzala explained in a statement, "serves as a powerful reminder of the life-threatening consequences that can result from negligence with regard to leaving children in cars."

 A young child uses a tablet in the back seat of a car (illustrative)

Here's why parents need to be careful of 'dry drowning'

"Dry drowning" or "secondary drowning" are terms that refer to rare complications that are more common in children.

 A small child is ready for some swimming fun by the water.

SRE marks 5 years pursuing safety, respect in the Jewish community - opinion

The SRE convening was itself both a nourisher and a catalyst that applauded participants for the work they are doing while supporting them by bringing them together around a meaningful cause.

 SRE NETWORK’S Executive Director Elana Wien (left) speaks with ‘New York Times’ reporter Jodi Kantor at the SRE event celebrating progress toward creating safer, more respectful, and equitable Jewish workplaces and communal spaces.

In Israel, no neighborhood is safe from terror - comment

REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: In this country, there is no such thing as being able to move somewhere where you don’t have to worry.

 Police at the scene of a terror attack in the Jewish settlement of Ma’aleh Adumim, outside of Jerusalem, August 1, 2023

Keeping your children safe online: All you need to know

Empower your kids by giving them the knowledge for safe online navigation and learn essential tips for protecting them from harmful content.

 Is your child using the internet safely? (illustrative)

World Drowning Prevention Day: Never say it can’t happen in your family

Drownings on beaches and in pools have become an epidemic in the last five years, according to Beterem's CEO.

Dark blue waves on the surface of the open ocean.

This is how you survive if attacked by a shark

Learn how to avoid and respond to shark encounters to ensure your safety while your time at the beach.

Sandbar shark [Illustrative]

Number of drowning deaths in 2023 almost matching 2022's numbers

26 people died in the last swimming season. However, the Knesset revealed that this season, 21 people have died from drowning so far this season. Are 'unofficial' beaches to blame?

 The site of a 13-year-old's drowning.

Why are women less likely to use bicycles than men? – study

Researchers found “a positive association between female cycling rate and urban road safety.”

 Women riding bikes.