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Education
fromtime.com
7 months ago

Casualties Reported After Georgia High School Shooting. Suspect in Custody

Active shooter situation at Apalachee High School resulted in gunshots, casualties, and police response; one suspect in custody.
Students have been evacuated and are safe with parents.
Education
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Four People Were Killed in a School Shooting in Georgia

A deadly school shooting in Georgia resulted in four fatalities and numerous injuries, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in educational settings.
UK news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day 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.
Education
fromtime.com
7 months ago

Casualties Reported After Georgia High School Shooting. Suspect in Custody

Active shooter situation at Apalachee High School resulted in gunshots, casualties, and police response; one suspect in custody.
Students have been evacuated and are safe with parents.
Education
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Four People Were Killed in a School Shooting in Georgia

A deadly school shooting in Georgia resulted in four fatalities and numerous injuries, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in educational settings.
UK news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day 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.
more#gun-violence
#mental-health
San Francisco
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

'The Fifth Branch' follows the burgeoning world of alternative crisis response teams

Alternative crisis response programs are emerging in response to police violence against individuals in mental health crises.
Unarmed response teams report a 99% safety rate after handling 15,000 calls in Durham, NC.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago
East Bay (California)

After years of unmet' goals, Berkeley hands behavioral crisis response to county

Berkeley is transitioning mental health emergency response to Alameda County due to recruitment and funding issues.
The Specialized Care Unit struggled with staffing and response times since its launch.
The initiative was part of a broader response to police violence.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Man takes own life after foot chase with police

A man committed suicide after being pursued by police following a report of gun use.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago
Mental health

San Mateo County expands mobile mental health response

San Mateo County is enhancing mental health crisis support to reduce police involvement.
Residents can call for 24/7 mobile mental health crisis services.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Residents implore San Jose to add more non-police crisis response alternatives

San Jose is urged to expand non-police crisis response alternatives following incidents involving mental health emergencies.
San Francisco
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

'The Fifth Branch' follows the burgeoning world of alternative crisis response teams

Alternative crisis response programs are emerging in response to police violence against individuals in mental health crises.
Unarmed response teams report a 99% safety rate after handling 15,000 calls in Durham, NC.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago
East Bay (California)

After years of unmet' goals, Berkeley hands behavioral crisis response to county

Berkeley is transitioning mental health emergency response to Alameda County due to recruitment and funding issues.
The Specialized Care Unit struggled with staffing and response times since its launch.
The initiative was part of a broader response to police violence.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Man takes own life after foot chase with police

A man committed suicide after being pursued by police following a report of gun use.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago
Mental health

San Mateo County expands mobile mental health response

San Mateo County is enhancing mental health crisis support to reduce police involvement.
Residents can call for 24/7 mobile mental health crisis services.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Residents implore San Jose to add more non-police crisis response alternatives

San Jose is urged to expand non-police crisis response alternatives following incidents involving mental health emergencies.
more#mental-health
Privacy professionals
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

Telecom Industry Needs Better Cybersecurity Management: Study

Cybersecurity plans in telecom are prevalent but poorly executed, leading to business impact.
Real-world cyber-crisis readiness is insufficient despite high reported plan availability.
#kindness
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Arts

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

A woman's kindness during a crisis saved a boy and left a lasting impact on his family.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Arts

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

A woman's kindness during a crisis saved a boy and left a lasting impact on his family.
more#kindness
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
#public-safety
fromeuronews
2 months ago
Education

Five people shot at school in Sweden, police say

A school shooting incident occurred in Örebro, Sweden, resulting in at least five victims, with the situation remaining critical.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago
New York City

Peel police tout benefits of mental health crisis teams at safe cities conference | CBC News

Police forces from North America gather to discuss strategies for improving response to mental health crisis calls through collaboration and training.
Education
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Five people shot at school in Sweden, police say

A school shooting incident occurred in Örebro, Sweden, resulting in at least five victims, with the situation remaining critical.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago
New York City

Peel police tout benefits of mental health crisis teams at safe cities conference | CBC News

Police forces from North America gather to discuss strategies for improving response to mental health crisis calls through collaboration and training.
more#public-safety
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

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.
California
fromFast Company
3 months ago

6 years ago, Elon Musk offered help during wildfires. This time he blamed DEI

Elon Musk's response to California wildfires has shifted dramatically from seeking help in 2018 to criticizing climate change discussions in 2024.
#community-support
Miscellaneous
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Meet the gay man helping FEMA fight misinformation during natural disasters

Justin Knighten exemplifies grounded optimism in crisis management, focused on ensuring timely assistance during disasters.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Cleaning to Soothe the Worried

Many Israelis coordinated volunteer efforts to support those affected by the ongoing conflict, revealing an absence of governmental leadership.
Miscellaneous
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Meet the gay man helping FEMA fight misinformation during natural disasters

Justin Knighten exemplifies grounded optimism in crisis management, focused on ensuring timely assistance during disasters.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Cleaning to Soothe the Worried

Many Israelis coordinated volunteer efforts to support those affected by the ongoing conflict, revealing an absence of governmental leadership.
more#community-support
fromBig Think
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

How your brain works in an emergency, in 9 minutes

Understanding one's 'disaster personality' is crucial for effective crisis response, as reactions in such situations often differ from our expected behaviors.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Clara Pretus, neurologist: There are evil agents who are profiting by generating this nervousness'

Understanding the social mechanisms behind extremism can help combat misinformation and disinformation, especially in crisis situations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Public health

Opinion | In America, if Everything Is a Public Health Crisis, Nothing Is

Crises can catalyze major public health advancements, but they can also lead to public skepticism and unintended consequences.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

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

Spaniards are demanding the resignation of Valencia's regional president due to inadequate emergency response to catastrophic floods that caused over 200 fatalities.
fromZDNET
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Business in the age of AI: From economies of scale to ecosystems of success

Starting with low-cost per meal thinking may lead to inefficient silos in food relief efforts.
fromTruthout
6 months ago
Education

Academics Have a Responsibility to Speak Out Against Palestine Repression

Academics must engage publicly during crises to ensure their expertise benefits society rather than allowing silence to endanger academic freedom.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Meet America's secret team of nuclear first responders

NEST, tasked with handling nuclear incidents, is increasing its transparency to reassure the public and deter potential threats.
San Francisco
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

I went to Burning Man for the first time. Here are 5 things everyone gets wrong about the event.

Burning Man 2023 exemplified community spirit, proving that attendees prioritized support over panic amidst challenging weather conditions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

I Noticed That the Woman in the Orange Shirt Was Losing Her Balance'

In a moment of crisis on the subway, two strangers connect through instinctive help, showcasing the unexpected bonds formed in urban life.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
8 months ago

Key considerations for supporting LGBTQ+ communities in humanitarian crises

Meaningful inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals in humanitarian efforts is crucial, ensuring their unique needs are met during crises.
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Ukraine's Incursion Into Russia Flips the Script on Putin

Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region has heightened uncertainty and forced improvisation within Russian governance and society.
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