The 988 lifeline for mental health crises has sparked concerns about involuntary interventions, with some fearing that calling the number could result in law enforcement or hospitalization. But new data from Vibrant Emotional Health, the administrator of the 988 Lifeline, suggests that this outcome
A severe storm, dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone 8, battered parts of North Carolina's southeastern coast with over a foot of rain on Monday, prompting widespread flooding and road closures. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned residents to stay away from flooded areas, as the storm's intensit
Saratoga, nestled in the heart of the South Bay, has become an unwitting participant in the ever-growing wildfire threat. As September marks National Preparedness Month, it's crucial to acknowledge the importance of building a resilient community. The city's proximity to the San Andreas Fault and de
North Carolina's coastal towns are experiencing the worst flooding in recent memory, with historic rainfall totals and catastrophic damage reported. The storm-like system dumped 18 inches of rain in just 12 hours in some areas, a once-in-1,000-year rainfall event. Do you think this level of flooding
As Storm Boris wreaks havoc across central Europe, at least 17 people have lost their lives in the worst floods the region has seen in decades. But is this a one-off event or a harbinger of things to come? The answer lies in the rapidly warming climate, which is fueling extreme weather events worldw
As the flames from the pipeline explosion in Deer Park spread to La Porte, authorities scrambled to respond to the crisis. The fire, which started around 10 a.m. Monday, jumped Spencer Highway and engulfed homes in the area. With the highway closed in both directions, residents were forced to evacua
As the strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai since at least 1949 made landfall, over 400,000 people were evacuated to safety. But what does this mean for the city and its residents? Was the evacuation effort sufficient, or could it have been done better? What about the economic impact of the storm, and
As the opioid crisis continues to ravage communities across the country, North Idaho College is hosting a critical event to tackle the escalating threat of fentanyl in the region. Titled "Community Conversations: The Escalating Threat of Fentanyl in North Idaho Part II," this forum aims to raise awa
The crisis surrounding Steward Health Care's bankruptcy remains a volatile and uncertain situation, with state health officials bracing for a bumpy ride ahead. Despite the approval of hospital sales, the Department of Public Health is still entrenched in the process of seizing St. Elizabeth's Medica
The National Health Service (NHS) in England has been dubbed a "critical condition" by a 163-page report, which highlights the system's struggles with meeting targets for cancer, emergency, and hospital treatment. The report reveals that 300,000 people are waiting for non-emergency hospital treatmen
