The U.S. recommended Americans reconsider traveling to China because of arbitrary law enforcement, exit bans, and the risk of wrongful detentions. No specific cases were cited, but the advisory came after a 78-year-old U.S. citizen was sentenced to life in prison on spying charges in May. It also followed the passage last week of a […]
Tag: Dangerous
Should Extreme Sports Be Banned?
Extreme sports have caused 4 million injuries since the year 2000 and 40,000 head and neck injuries annually, according to HealthDay.com. But they still continue to be played everyday! Some examples of these sports include BMX biking, skateboarding, mountain-climbing, snowboarding, and skiing. They are sports that have a dangerous twist. Unlike common sports like football, extreme sports are for people that are thrill-seekers and crave adrenaline. But my question is: is it worth the risk of dying? I would personally never partake in any of these sports.
New Yorkers are Thinking of Leaving NYC
Crime in New York City has increased by 60 percent in comparison to the crime rates in March 2021. From break-ins to subway pushes, New Yorkers find it impossible to find peace in their city without worrying every single step they take to work and home. A subway rider said, “I don’t feel safe anymore. I really don’t feel safe. I would rather take the bus for two hours, versus taking the train for 45 minutes.”
