In Louisville, Kentucky, a routine day turned into a nightmare when a UPS plane crashed near the airport. Georgie Dow, the chief financial officer of Grade A Auto Parts, was at work when she heard a loud explosion. She had no idea that a plane had just crashed outside her building. When she went out
In Almont, a regular Wednesday morning turned chaotic when a man walked into a business and opened fire. The incident quickly escalated, involving multiple law enforcement agencies and ending with the suspect injured and in custody. The suspect, a 32-year-old from Columbus, Michigan, entered the bu
Gen Z is facing a tough time in the job market. Older generations often dismiss their complaints, but the reality is that finding and keeping a job has become a challenging and dehumanizing experience. The job market is tough, with many companies focusing on short-term profits and reducing their wor
Torture prevention has been a hot topic since the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture was created in 2002. This agreement aimed to stop torture and mistreatment through surprise visits. Over the years, many guides and reports have been published to help with this mission. These inclu
South Carolina is facing a big problem. Many families struggle to find good and affordable child care. This is because there aren't enough people working in child care. From 2018 to 2022, around 2, 500 early childhood educators left their jobs. Why? Low pay and few benefits. Most child care workers
Researchers have found a clever way to figure out the best conditions for a magnesium alloy called AZ91D to work well under heat. They used a computer model that mimics the human brain, called an artificial neural network (ANN), to predict how much wear and friction happen when the alloy is tested.
The European Union is making waves with a plan to give the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) more power over cryptocurrency and stock markets. This move aims to create a unified regulatory system, much like the one in the U. S. But not everyone is on board. The EU is thinking about l
In 2025, many leaders and HR professionals faced tough challenges. They had to navigate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Even with pushback, employees still support these initiatives. Looking ahead, four new books in 2026 will offer guidance on workplace inclusion. One book,
Cancer is a big problem worldwide. Some infections, like Helicobacter pylori, Hepatitis C, and HPV, play a big role in causing cancer. To tackle this, a new project called Cancer Prevention at Work (CPW) is trying something different. Instead of just treating people when they get sick, CPW wants to
What makes a job "better"? It's not just about the money. Sure, high pay, job security, and growth opportunities are important. But so are things like having control over your work, feeling like your job matters, and enjoying what you do. People who are reliable, easy to work with, and open to lear
