#crisis-response

[ follow ]
EU data protection
fromFortune Europe
2 weeks ago

EU chief unveils $2.3 trillion budget, calling it 'the most ambitious ever'. But lawmakers remain unconvinced as the math doesn't 'add up'

The European Union proposes a 2 trillion euro budget for crisis response, infrastructure, and farmers' support.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: Another Black Man Dies During Police Arrest, "ICE Barbie" Calls Out Portland, and Trump Flip-Flops on Ukraine

A Black man died in police custody in Portland, highlighting returning concerns over police practices regarding mental health crises.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

AI therapy bots fuel delusions and give dangerous advice, Stanford study finds

Popular chatbots demonstrate inadequate support for mental health issues, prompting concerns over their use as substitutes for human therapists.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Zohran Mamdani Railed Against NYPD Argued Police Shouldn't Respond to Domestic Violence Calls

NYPD perpetuates violence against poor Black and Brown people; trained responders are better suited for handling domestic violence and mental health calls.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

'A sigh of relief': State forms group to tackle crumbling foundations

"This has been a sigh of relief for the homeowners," said Sen. Peter Durant, representing the Worcester and Hampshire districts.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

'The 7/7 London bombings made me feel helpless'

Firefighter Paul Osborne recalls the intense emotions and challenges faced during the 7/7 bombings in London.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Richmond council and police chief align, diverge on civil grand jury report

Richmond councilmembers viewed the civil grand jury report as divisive, addressing police staffing and community program investment.
Washington DC
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Trump's 'Doomsday Plane' makes unusual trip as Iran war fears escalate

Trump's emergency aircraft undertook a mysterious flight amid rising nuclear tensions with Iran.
The E-4B 'Doomsday plane' highlights presidential security measures during crises.
#gaza
more#gaza
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

UN cuts back aid plan amid 'brutal funding cuts' DW 06/16/2025

UN OCHA is scaling back aid due to significant funding cuts, drastically revising its budget from $44 billion to $29 billion to help 114 million people.
#mental-health
more#mental-health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Subdued mood for this year's Eid al-Adha celebrations

The conditions are very, very harsh. The worst feast that the Palestinian people have experienced is due to the unjust war against them.
Berlin food
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

London's Labrys gets 17.5M from Plural and others to fix broken tools in crisis zones - Silicon Canals

A lot of defense and resilience innovation focuses on hardware assets. Yet, there's been a gap around secure, reliable systems for human coordination when it matters most.
London startup
from48 hills
1 month ago

Local arts groups face funding cuts at all levels of government - 48 hills

Bay Area arts organizations are uniting to address funding cuts from the NEA and explore alternative financial support.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

St. Louis emergency management chief on leave after failing to sound sirens for deadly tornado: report

Missouri city emergency manager suspended after tornado alarm failure led to fatalities and injuries.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Intelligent Defaults: How Great Teams Can Speed Up Decisions

Establishing intelligent defaults enables teams to maintain focus during crises.
Pre-set decisions minimize deliberation in high-pressure environments.
Fostering practice ensures intelligent defaults become second nature.
Narrowing choices helps in reducing decision fatigue.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why Fast CEOs Win and Silent Ones Fade | Entrepreneur

Reaction speed is the new leadership KPI. Today, CEOs are judged by how fast they pivot under pressure. They are evaluated by how quickly they react, not respond.
Startup companies
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

The Ukrainian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale Presents a Parallel Between Vernacular and Emergency Architecture

Ukrainian pavilion showcases traditional and improvised construction methods during wartime, emphasizing the significance of roofs as shelters in crisis.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Hollywood's big lie about disasters: In crises like Spain's blackout, the natural reaction is generosity, not panic

In crisis situations, individuals often exhibit solidarity and altruism rather than selfishness, countering traditional disaster portrayals.
#cybersecurity
more#cybersecurity
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Man Filming Himself on Zipline Has No Idea He's Recording Terror Attack Below Him

A tourist unwittingly filmed a terror attack while ziplining, illustrating the shock and chaos of the situation.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A young boy safely returned to his family after getting lost at the NYC Marathon

"That type of energy and focus helped me to stay calm ... Rather than us becoming despondent and crying, we just turned all our energy into trying to find Jack."
Arts
UK news
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Lives at risk after changes to rapid response vehicle rules, say advanced paramedics

The limitation on off-duty managers taking emergency vehicles home is being reevaluated due to critical timing issues in emergencies.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake death toll rises DW 03/31/2025

Myanmar's earthquake resulted in over 2,000 deaths, with ongoing rescue efforts hindered by infrastructure damage and aftershocks.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Bounded Solidarity: The Mindset Behind a Culture of Altruism

Altruism can enhance personal well-being and foster a compassionate society.
Everyone is capable of becoming a 'steward of kindness' to fight loneliness.
Acts of kindness in crises encourage community building and personal fulfillment.
Berlin food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

UN chief visits Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh as hunger fears rise

Guterres's visit highlights the severe food crisis facing Rohingya refugees, with potential drastic cuts to food vouchers exacerbating already dire living conditions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

When politicians tell us to focus on growth we need to ask: Why, and for whom?'

The socio-economic landscape is returning to pre-pandemic growth obsessions, neglecting deeper existential concerns.
Healthcare
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Gunman who killed Bay Area native officer at PA hospital was angry over wife's diagnosis: official

A gunman held hospital staff hostage due to distress over his wife's terminal illness, prompting a tragic incident in a crumbling healthcare system.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Trump administration eliminating 2,000 USAid positions in US, notice says

The Trump administration is significantly reducing USAID personnel globally, creating concerns about U.S. foreign aid effectiveness.
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Blame game kicks off, with first cracks starting to appear in the Coalition

The Coalition government is experiencing internal criticism over housing developments and crisis management, resulting in a loss of initial support.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

L.A. police are grappling with a new challenge: fire duty

LAPD officers are adapting to crisis response roles due to wildfires, highlighting a shift in policing priorities amidst increasing climate-related challenges.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response

Regional leader Carlos Mazon is facing severe backlash for his administration's delayed response to catastrophic floods in Valencia, with protestors demanding his resignation.
Miscellaneous
[ Load more ]