Southern California is bracing for a big storm, and it's not just about rain. The main concern is mudslides and flash floods, especially in areas that recently had fires. People are getting ready, but not everyone is taking it seriously. Some folks in Altadena, a place hit hard by fires earlier thi
Harford County is taking steps to keep people safe from potential radiation. They are giving away free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to those who live or work near the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station. This event is happening on November 15th from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. at North Harford High School.
Nepal is looking at new ways to protect babies from RSV, a nasty virus. The World Health Organization has two ideas: vaccines for moms or special antibodies for infants. These are already used in rich countries, but Nepal needs to check if they make sense for their budget. RSV can be really bad for
In 2008, city leaders across the U. S. got a harsh lesson. They saw what a nuclear blast could do to their home. It was a wake-up call. But did they act? Not really. Now, years later, most cities still don't have a plan. That's a big problem. The Cold War ended, but the fear of nuclear attack didn'
Hospitals have always been on the front lines during emergencies. But recent events, like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, have shown that they are not always ready. Many studies before the pandemic pointed out gaps in how hospitals prepare for crises. These gaps became clear during the
There's a lot of uncertainty around who's managing the money in La Grange. Until recently, Suzy Mika was listed as the finance director on the village's website, even though she left her job six months ago. After some questions were asked, her name was taken down and replaced with Annmarie Mampe, wh
Software sprawl is a big headache for HR, IT, and Finance teams. A recent study found that most departments use more than three software tools. This means a lot of time and money is wasted on managing these tools instead of focusing on important work. The study also found that many teams spend a qu
California is bracing for a significant weather event. A powerful atmospheric river is heading towards the state, starting in the north on November 12 and moving south the following day. This weather pattern could bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential flooding to coastal areas. The recent
In a surprising turn of events, a trial involving two brothers from MIT ended without a clear answer. The case was about a huge sum of money, $25 million, linked to cryptocurrency. The brothers, James and Anton Peraire-Bueno, were accused of fraud and money laundering. But after three days, the jury
The Greensboro Fire Department recently welcomed a new member to their team, but this one is not a human. It's a puppy! This little furball is not just a pet. It has a big job to do. The puppy will grow up to be a firehouse dog. This is a big deal. It's not every day that a fire department gets a ne
