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1. Worker Killed in Shakira Concert Stage Accident in Rio

   A tragic accident occurred during the setup of Colombian pop star Shakira's stage for her Brazilian concert, resulting in the death of a staff ...

2. 1 injured, 1 person in custody after shooting at West Palm Beach Taco Bell - YouTube

   A victim was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, and police took an individual into custody for questioning.

3. Woman killed, worker hurt after truck and SUV plow into Newark laundromat, witnesses say

   A witness told NBC New York he saw the driver of the white truck drinking alcohol with another man in the parking before he crashed into the other ...

4. Highway worker killed on Beltway ramp as Work Zone Awareness Week ends

   A highway worker was struck and killed on a ramp to the Beltway in Prince George's County while responding to a crash over the weekend.

5. More Protection To Keep Workers Safe On The Job - Premier of Victoria

   The Allan Labor Government is continuing to crack down on unsafe workplaces to protect Victorians. The Victorian Budget 2026/27 invests $13.7 ...

6. Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant worker killed in Ukrainian drone attack - Xinhua

   MOSCOW, April 27 (Xinhua) -- An employee of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) was killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the plant's ...

7. Worker seriously injured after falling from 10-foot height in Haifa - Ynet News

   A worker in his 50s was seriously injured after falling from a height of approximately 10 feet while working on Yehoram Gaon Street in Haifa.

8. Worker killed, six injured in building collapse in Kirkuk - Rudaw

   ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The second floor of a building under construction collapsed in Kirkuk on Monday, killing one worker and injuring six ...

9. Shakira crew member killed by 'crushing injuries' during stage assembly in Brazil - 13WHAM

   The worker was helping with a set for the "Todo Mundo no Rio" concert was caught in a lifting system that crushed his lower limbs.

10. Workers' Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

    Workers' Memorial Day is a time to honor those who were injured or killed on the job. See how AFSCME members are leading the fight for stronger ...