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Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC woman living a nightmare as unhinged career criminal keeps breaking into her home - but courts won't lock him up

A Bronx woman feels unsafe in her home due to repeated break-ins by the same criminal.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Women in technology

20 Everyday Items From "Back In The Day" That Doubled As Weapons For Women's Self Defense

Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC woman living a nightmare as unhinged career criminal keeps breaking into her home - but courts won't lock him up

A Bronx woman feels unsafe in her home due to repeated break-ins by the same criminal.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Women in technology

20 Everyday Items From "Back In The Day" That Doubled As Weapons For Women's Self Defense

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Barfly in fear after thieves snatched her phone and whisked it off to China - and then started sending her threatening texts

It's very scary to have something taken from you. It's really made me more aware of my surroundings and just be safe because you never know, it's scary.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

I'm so hot I fork out $13k for first class flights because creeps in coach won't stop gawking at me

"In economy, harassment comes as a bonus. I'd rather pay more and protect myself."
Women
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Mob of Orthodox Jewish men chased Brooklyn woman after mistaking her for protester at speech by Israeli security minister

I thought the police would protect me from the mob, but they did nothing to intervene, she said. I felt sheer terror, the woman recalled. I realized at that point... I had nowhere to go.
NYC LGBT
#solo-travel
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

My 'incel' attackers keep an online tally of their victims

Annie Makeeva's harrowing experience of being assaulted by incels in Vietnam highlights the dangers of solo travel and the issue of misogyny.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

My 'incel' attackers keep an online tally of their victims

Annie Makeeva's harrowing experience of being assaulted by incels in Vietnam highlights the dangers of solo travel and the issue of misogyny.
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

16-year-old Pennsylvania girl speaks out after escaping man who allegedly stalked, harassed her

"In this moment, I had a sense of panic in my brain and I needed to do something immediately"
NYC parents
#emergency-response
#home-security
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

How to tell if your online accounts have been hacked | TechCrunch

More hackers are directly targeting individuals with the intent to breach bank accounts, steal cryptocurrencies, and engage in stalking activities, stressing the need for personal cybersecurity awareness.
Digital life
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Karren Brady left terrified after burglar targets 6million Belgravia home in series of raids

Baroness Karren Brady expresses feeling unsafe in her home after multiple burglaries, highlighting the emotional impact of crime on personal security.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'80s star Heather Thomas left Hollywood over stalkers, 'scary' packages in the mail

I was just getting so many stalkers. It got to the point where Thomas was dealing with two stalkers a week, she told podcast host Steve Kmetko.
Film
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

This Underrated Safety Device Gives Me Peace of Mind When I Travel Overseas - and It's Just $25 at Amazon

Traveling with a portable carbon monoxide detector enhances safety and reduces risks in accommodations lacking proper safety devices.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

How to set up crash detection on your Android phone

Google Pixel phones and watches can automatically alert emergency services if you're involved in an accident.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Are You in a Toxic Relationship?

Toxic relationships are harmful to one or both people involved and can often go unrecognized.
Getting out of a toxic relationship is typically the best course of action.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Dear Abby: The strange neighbor walked in when I was home alone

Ignoring unwanted behavior can lead to complications in neighborly relations.
Family dynamics can complicate wedding participation decisions.
fromWIRED
4 months ago

A Capitol Rioter's Son Is Terrified About His Father's Release

Trump himself has given him a presidential pardon to let him be free. That validation is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience that he's never going to get again.
Miscellaneous
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

I'm A Woman Who Did A Solo Walk Across Europe. Here's The 1 Thing Most Men Don't Understand.

"Most of the assaults I have experienced were carried out by men I had known for years, who I had been alone with numerous times: my uncle, my college professor, my doctor. They didn't assault me, I said, until they did."
Writing
#kristin-cavallari
fromTODAY.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kristin Cavallari details seeing an intruder in her bedroom while her son slept next to her

fromTODAY.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kristin Cavallari details seeing an intruder in her bedroom while her son slept next to her

Writing
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

What It's Like to Watch Your Sexual Assault Get Turned Into an Episode of Law & Order: SVU

The author's personal experience highlights the inadequacy of traditional safety lessons for women prior to the #MeToo movement.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

His Facebook was a shrine to my face': the day I caught my catfish

The discovery of an impostor online highlights the unsettling reality of personal identity being appropriated without consent.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
8 months ago

Kerry Katona 'fears leaving house' after thief snatches her Gucci bag from Mayfair hotel

Kerry Katona expressed her fear of leaving the house after her Gucci bag was stolen at a hotel, highlighting the emotional impact of such crimes.
Writing
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