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Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
2 hours ago

The Terrible Limbo Between the Emergency Room and a Hospital Bed

Andrej's refusal to go to the emergency room highlighted the challenges of end-of-life care and the inadequacies of emergency medical systems.
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

Social Security office disruptions and closures: Full list of impacted SSA locations across 10 states

The Social Security Administration has offices across the United States and around the world in U.S. territories. Most of the time, those SSA offices are open to the public for those who need in-person services.
SF politics
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
23 hours ago

Former FBI official proposes terror designations for ransomware hackers targeting hospitals

Ransomware actors targeting critical infrastructure may be designated as terrorists, allowing for expanded legal actions against them.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
in 6 hours

When a Cloud Region Fails: Rethinking High Availability in a Geopolitically Unstable World

Cloud regions are influenced by geopolitical events, necessitating multi-region strategies for resilience against disruptions.
#cyber-security
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
15 hours ago

Nation states responsible for 'nationally significant' cyber attacks against UK, says NCSC chief | Computer Weekly

The UK faces increased cyber security threats from hostile states and AI advancements, with an average of four significant attacks weekly.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
22 hours ago

Sans Institute preps live systems for Nato cyber exercise | Computer Weekly

The Sans Institute is providing a real operational cyber range for the NATO Locked Shields exercise to enhance cyber security training and readiness.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
15 hours ago

Nation states responsible for 'nationally significant' cyber attacks against UK, says NCSC chief | Computer Weekly

The UK faces increased cyber security threats from hostile states and AI advancements, with an average of four significant attacks weekly.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
22 hours ago

Sans Institute preps live systems for Nato cyber exercise | Computer Weekly

The Sans Institute is providing a real operational cyber range for the NATO Locked Shields exercise to enhance cyber security training and readiness.
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

We made flying nearly collision-proof decades ago. Why are intersections still so dangerous?

The real problem is infrastructure, not vehicle safety. Roadways are open systems with infinite variables—weather, pedestrians, distracted drivers, and aging infrastructure. Communication between vehicles is minimal, and infrastructure is largely silent—and in that gap lies the potential for deadly collisions.
Alternative transportation
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

Safe Learning 101 Program Supports Schools in Strengthening Campus Security

Security 101 launched Safe Learning 101 to enhance K-12 school safety through expert consulting and intelligent design before incidents occur.
#dhs
fromEngadget
1 day ago
US politics

Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE

DHS is developing smart glasses for ICE agents to identify immigrants and citizens using biometric data by September 2027.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
US politics

How to Fix DHS

The core issue with DHS is not leadership changes but systemic problems within the agency itself.
US politics
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE

DHS is developing smart glasses for ICE agents to identify immigrants and citizens using biometric data by September 2027.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
London
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Nothing left': Hong Kong fire survivors return to burnt homes

Survivors of the Hong Kong fire return to their homes five months later, finding little left intact after the tragedy.
#data-centers
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
New York City
fromHoodline
2 days ago

FDNY Activity Snarls Traffic Near Myrtle And Adelphi In Brooklyn

Heavy emergency activity in Brooklyn is causing traffic delays, road closures, and mass transit disruptions; commuters are advised to use alternate routes.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Commander Helen Flanagan stated, 'At this stage last night's arson is not being linked to other incidents in the north-west London area over the last week or last month's arson in Golders Green but counter terrorism officers are leading due to the similarities of each attack.'
London politics
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

California proposed new landscaping regulations for fire-prone areas, creating a 1-foot 'Safety Zone' around homes where no burnable materials are allowed.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Fire prompts patient transfers at Boston Medical Center in Brighton

A fire at Boston Medical Center led to the transfer of 25 patients, including ICU patients, to ensure their safety and continuity of care.
fromQueens, NY Patch
5 days ago

FDNY Firefighters Save Baby After Peforming Emergency NYC Home Birth

Firefighter Jeffrey Jovin, a former paramedic with experience assisting in childbirth, realized the newborn wasn't breathing and had no pulse. Jovin immediately began CPR as another member assisted with ventilation until EMS arrived.
NYC parents
#artificial-intelligence
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
SF parents
fromabc7.com
6 days ago

Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives

A security guard acknowledged that an early evacuation order during the 2025 flood could have saved lives at Camp Mystic.
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
15 hours ago

Opinion: Medicaid-Funded Care Saves and Rebuilds Lives

Medicaid reductions threaten access to essential health care for those living with or at risk for HIV, impacting thousands of individuals.
#fema
Washington DC
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Only the Trump Administration Could Employ a FEMA Official Who Claims He Can Teleport and See Ghosts

Gregg Phillips, a senior FEMA official, made bizarre claims about teleportation, prompting a humorous response from President Trump.
SF politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The future of FEMA is at stake under the leadership of Markwayne Mullin

The removal of Kristi Noem from DHS raises concerns about FEMA's future leadership and disaster response effectiveness under Markwayne Mullin.
Washington DC
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Only the Trump Administration Could Employ a FEMA Official Who Claims He Can Teleport and See Ghosts

Gregg Phillips, a senior FEMA official, made bizarre claims about teleportation, prompting a humorous response from President Trump.
SF politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The future of FEMA is at stake under the leadership of Markwayne Mullin

The removal of Kristi Noem from DHS raises concerns about FEMA's future leadership and disaster response effectiveness under Markwayne Mullin.
#cybersecurity
fromAxios
22 hours ago
Information security

Scoop: Top U.S. cyber agency doesn't have access to Anthropic's powerful hacking model

Information security
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Expect more cybersecurity executive orders soon, national cyber director says

President Trump is expected to sign more cybersecurity executive orders soon, following the release of the national cyber strategy.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

CISA Adds 8 Exploited Flaws to KEV, Sets April-May 2026 Federal Deadlines

CISA added eight new vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog, including critical flaws in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, indicating active exploitation.
Higher education
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

CISA cancels CyberCorps summer internship hiring amid DHS shutdown

CISA reversed its decision to onboard summer interns due to a funding lapse in the Department of Homeland Security.
fromAxios
22 hours ago
Information security

Scoop: Top U.S. cyber agency doesn't have access to Anthropic's powerful hacking model

Healthcare
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Services at Brockton hospital return to normal more than a week after cyberattack

A Brockton hospital resumed normal operations after a cybersecurity incident caused temporary service shutdowns and diverted ambulances.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Expect more cybersecurity executive orders soon, national cyber director says

President Trump is expected to sign more cybersecurity executive orders soon, following the release of the national cyber strategy.
#crisis-management
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

In a Public Crisis, What You Prioritize Determines Whether You Execute or Stall

In a crisis, leaders must discern which voices matter to maintain control and focus on relevant stakeholders.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago
Online Community Development

When the storm hits: What Hurricane Katrina still teaches federal leaders about continuity of operations

Preparation, relationships, and resourcefulness are essential for effective crisis management, as demonstrated during Hurricane Katrina.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

In a Public Crisis, What You Prioritize Determines Whether You Execute or Stall

In a crisis, leaders must discern which voices matter to maintain control and focus on relevant stakeholders.
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

When the storm hits: What Hurricane Katrina still teaches federal leaders about continuity of operations

Preparation, relationships, and resourcefulness are essential for effective crisis management, as demonstrated during Hurricane Katrina.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Communities launch cleanup after severe weather and tornadoes churn across Midwest

Severe weather and tornadoes caused significant damage across the Upper Midwest, impacting homes and power supply, but no fatalities or serious injuries were reported.
#cisa
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

CISA resources 'more limited than I would like' amid shutdown, top official says

CISA faces significant funding limitations impacting its ability to counter hacking threats and conduct essential activities.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

CISA resources 'more limited than I would like' amid shutdown, top official says

CISA faces significant funding limitations impacting its ability to counter hacking threats and conduct essential activities.
Medicine
fromAol
3 days ago

'Paramedics thought I was having a panic attack, but I was actually paralysed by a stroke'

A 26-year-old woman suffered a rare spinal stroke, initially misdiagnosed as a panic attack, leading to severe mobility loss and life changes.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

4-year-old survives 7-story fall from Worcester apartment building

The boy fell from the seventh floor and landed in an area of mulch. Despite the fall, the child was alert, breathing, and conscious, though he was crying.
Boston
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
Remote teams
from3blmedia
2 weeks ago

Why Traditional Evacuation Plans Fall Short in Hybrid Work

Hybrid work complicates evacuation plans, creating gaps when designated safety personnel are absent, necessitating a shift to more inclusive safety strategies.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

The secret life of Boston's street corner fire alarm boxes

Boston's telegraph-based fire alarm system, operational since 1852, remains functional today, providing reliable emergency communication independent of modern technology.
SF politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Some communities are enduring unprecedented long waits on federal disaster requests, and Democrat-led states say they're being denied | Fortune

The Trump administration approved disaster declarations for seven states, enabling federal support for recovery from extreme weather events.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Cell outage blocks San Francisco 911 calls

A cell outage may disrupt 911 calls in San Francisco, prompting residents to use Wi-Fi calling or text 911 for assistance.
Healthcare
fromFortune
6 days ago

'The Pitt' reveals why healthcare desperately needs a new front door | Fortune

HBO Max's The Pitt highlights real challenges in emergency departments, emphasizing the need for reimagined patient access to healthcare.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

What to know about the 'massive' military bunker beneath Trump's ballroom

Trump described the underground facility as a 'massive military complex' that will include bomb shelters and 'very major medical facilities,' emphasizing its importance for national security.
US news
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 weeks ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
#emergency-preparedness
Public health
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Emergency list reveals survival items Americans should stockpile

Americans should prepare emergency supplies to sustain themselves for several days without outside help during disasters.
Public health
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Emergency list reveals survival items Americans should stockpile

Americans should prepare emergency supplies to sustain themselves for several days without outside help during disasters.
Berlin
fromwww.berlin.de
1 month ago

Berlin plans to strengthen civil defense

Berlin's Senate commits to strengthening civil defense through appointing coordinators in each department and increasing crisis drills to enhance population protection and crisis resilience.
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

HHS reverses Biden-era restructuring of its IT and tech operations

HHS Chief Information Officer Clark Minor stated that consolidating the CTO, CDO, and CAIO roles within his office allows the department to move faster on shared platforms and protect systems more effectively.
Healthcare
New York City
from99% Invisible
1 month ago

Service Request #1: What Happens When I Call 311? - 99% Invisible

311 non-emergency lines transformed urban civic services by consolidating thousands of municipal protocols into centralized systems, enabling operators to efficiently handle millions of calls annually while relieving pressure from emergency dispatch.
fromNebraska Examiner
1 month ago

3 states and New York City join global disease response network * Nebraska Examiner

GOARN, which includes more than 310 national public health agencies, United Nations agencies, academic institutions, and nongovernmental groups, helps identify and manage infectious disease outbreaks worldwide. Since it was established in 2000, GOARN says it has helped manage more than 175 global health emergencies across 114 countries.
Public health
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Why SF's emergency sirens will stay silent even amid Iran drone threat

San Francisco's emergency sirens have remained silent since 2019 due to unrepaired hardware and security issues, leaving the city reliant on alternative alert methods despite potential security threats.
#emergency-management
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

When disaster strikes, census data can help show who is in harm's way

The U.S. Census Bureau's OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool helps officials quickly estimate population and workforce data in disaster-affected areas to guide emergency response and recovery efforts.
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

When disaster strikes, census data can help show who is in harm's way

The U.S. Census Bureau's OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool helps officials quickly estimate population and workforce data in disaster-affected areas to guide emergency response and recovery efforts.
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Help Communities Rebound from Crisis and Disaster

Disaster psychology provides an empirically-based framework for building community resilience and growth during crises through understanding predictable psychological phases and natural recovery mechanisms.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Navigating the Messy Middle of Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery extends beyond the initial crisis phase; year two brings psychological challenges including chronic stress, financial strain, and bureaucratic delays that impair functioning and compound trauma.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I led communications at FEMA during a hurricane - and had to flee my home after a death threat

In the middle of the response, as we were communicating safety and recovery information, other public officials and I were targeted. A mix of people were insinuating that we weren't doing our job. They were also spreading misinformation. As I reflect, what was really surprising to me at the time was getting attacked for my religion. I'm Jewish. There were a lot of people online who could say anything and everything without knowing me - very hurtful things.
Women in technology
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

10 people die in NYC's frigid cold, raising questions about the city's preparedness

Each is among a growing number of people - at least 10, as of Tuesday - who died after being exposed to the bitter cold that has persisted in New York City since late last Friday. Their causes of death are still under investigation, but some showed signs of having succumbed to hypothermia. Officials said several victims were believed to have been living on the streets. At least six of the fatalities came early Saturday, as the temperature in the city fell to 9 degrees (minus 13 degrees Celsius).
Brooklyn
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training and education of counselors and are inappropriate for crisis intervention; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians and social workers are more effective and cost-effective alternatives.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hospital disruption continues after fire

A fire in the endoscopy unit at Southampton General Hospital forced evacuation of over 200 patients, cancellation of planned operations, and diversion of emergency cases.
Mental health
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

What Capitol City Residential Health Care Learned from Preventable Crises

Prevention-first, operations-focused residential care stabilizes high-acuity individuals by detecting missed signals, using consistent staffing, frequent plan reviews, and measured, person-centred adjustments.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Data centre blaze tackled by 60 firefighters

LFB Dozens of firefighters have extinguished a fire in the basement of a data centre in east London. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said around 60 firefighters and eight fire engines were called to Nutmeg Lane, Blackwall at 04:50 GMT on Saturday. The fire broke out in a battery room containing lead-acid batteries and was brought under control before 07:00. The cause of the blaze has not been determined.
UK news
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Campbell hosts CERT Academy winter training

Local community offers CERT disaster-preparedness training, a Lunar New Year celebration, and recognizes the Open Space Authority for governance transparency.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Why the D.H.S. Disaster in Minneapolis Was Predictable

Federal immigration operations have escalated into aggressive, warrantless arrests and re-investigations of legally recognized immigrants, provoking national outrage.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
2 months ago

From TSA lines to disaster relief, here's how a DHS shutdown would hurt

Partial funding and fee revenues delay widespread DHS disruption, but TSA pay interruptions and dwindling FEMA disaster funds will cause operational pain within weeks.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Jersey City is losing 1 of its 2 emergency rooms. Where will patients in crisis go?

Jersey City's Heights University Hospital will close its emergency room on March 14, reducing the city's emergency care capacity and forcing residents to travel farther for urgent medical services.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Grid Protection in Severe Weather: What Security Leaders Need to Know

A major winter storm severely strained U.S. power systems, creating disruptions that cybercriminals exploited by targeting existing infrastructure weaknesses.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

CISA Flags Four Security Flaws Under Active Exploitation in Latest KEV Update

CISA added four actively exploited high-severity vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog, including Chrome use-after-free, TeamT5 arbitrary upload, Zimbra SSRF, and Windows ActiveX RCE.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Strategies for Security Leaders in the Midst of Skill Shortages

Organizations have reported heightened cybersecurity risks as a result of these skill shortages, but the issues don't end there. Many teams will also experience burnout, which is an issue for security teams even in the best of times, which can only add to the talent gap concern if burnt out employees leave the industry.
Information security
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