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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.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The person who thrives during a crisis and falls apart during ordinary weeks isn't broken. Their entire operating system was built for emergencies, and peace registers as a system error because they never learned what competence feels like without urgency underneath it. - Silicon Canals

Crisis-thrivers are often dysregulated, struggling with normalcy after emergencies, revealing a deeper issue with their nervous system's response to stress.
Remote teams
fromPsychology Today
1 hour ago

From Crisis to Continuity: The Human Impact of Workplace Disruption

Organizations must shift from 'if' to 'when' regarding crisis preparedness, focusing on human impact and corporate culture for resilient recovery.
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.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The person who thrives during a crisis and falls apart during ordinary weeks isn't broken. Their entire operating system was built for emergencies, and peace registers as a system error because they never learned what competence feels like without urgency underneath it. - Silicon Canals

Crisis-thrivers are often dysregulated, struggling with normalcy after emergencies, revealing a deeper issue with their nervous system's response to stress.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 hour ago

Humanity's Report Card: How Bad Is It, Really?

Humanity's overall grades for thriving are low, with survival odds at 67% and a critical failure in planetary harmony.
#wildfires
Environment
fromFortune
5 days ago

Scientists are burning homes to protect them in wildfires: 'We crash test houses' | Fortune

Better materials and strategic landscaping can protect homes from increasing wildfire risks.
Environment
fromFortune
5 days ago

Scientists are burning homes to protect them in wildfires: 'We crash test houses' | Fortune

Better materials and strategic landscaping can protect homes from increasing wildfire risks.
Liverpool FC
fromIndependent
5 hours ago

'The emergency response was world-class' - UCC captain responding well after AIL play-off abandoned due to medical incident

Medical personnel in Cork received praise for their response to a serious incident during a rugby match.
fromLos Angeles Times
15 hours ago

Growing brush fire triggers evacuation warnings in Orange County

The fire, which burned at least 60 acres, was reported shortly after 3 p.m. along Carbon Canyon Road, just east of Valencia Avenue.
East Bay (California)
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

We can make sure another Chornobyl disaster does not happen, here is how

Decentralised renewable energy systems offer a safer, more resilient alternative to nuclear energy, especially in the context of war and historical disasters.
#cybersecurity
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How to Know Where Your Security Threat Is Before It's Too Late

Organizations winning the security talent war operationalize key questions to prevent knowledge loss and enhance cybersecurity resilience.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Why Effective Patch Management Is Critical for Cybersecurity in 2026

Timely patch management is essential for protecting digital assets and maintaining business continuity against evolving cyber threats.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How to Know Where Your Security Threat Is Before It's Too Late

Organizations winning the security talent war operationalize key questions to prevent knowledge loss and enhance cybersecurity resilience.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Why Effective Patch Management Is Critical for Cybersecurity in 2026

Timely patch management is essential for protecting digital assets and maintaining business continuity against evolving cyber threats.
DevOps
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

The Security Metric That's Failing You

Measuring patch rates does not equate to a secure environment; real risks often lie in misconfigurations and outdated permissions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How Unmet Psychological Needs Quietly Undermine Democracy

Democracy requires psychological regulation to thrive, as unmet psychological needs can erode democratic life.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Why Cybersecurity Must Rethink Defense in the Age of Autonomous Agents

Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity, presenting both opportunities for defenders and risks for attackers, necessitating a strategic response from the industry.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | No More 24' puts New Yorkers like me at risk | amNewYork

Protesters demand the No More 24 Act to end 24-hour workdays for home care workers, fearing it jeopardizes care for individuals with disabilities.
#climate-resilience
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

More than 6 million Somalis face hunger amid climate shocks and conflict

Drought and rising costs are pushing Somalia deeper into crisis, with 6.5 million people skipping meals and going hungry every day. The impact is felt across the country.
Agriculture
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds

Climate crisis increasingly disrupts elections, threatening democracy, particularly in fragile systems across Africa and Asia.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

How NYC Is Scaling Its Climate Agenda

New York City is expanding climate investments in public housing while green infrastructure projects remain unfinished and concentrated in Brooklyn.
#climate-change
Mental health
fromFortune
2 days ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
Environment
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: Lessons From New York's Deadly Winter

Cold weather highlights the dangers of climate change, disproportionately affecting the homeless and revealing the urgent need for effective policies.
Environment
fromNature
2 weeks ago

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.
Mental health
fromFortune
2 days ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
Environment
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: Lessons From New York's Deadly Winter

Cold weather highlights the dangers of climate change, disproportionately affecting the homeless and revealing the urgent need for effective policies.
Environment
fromNature
2 weeks ago

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.
Marketing
fromInc
3 days ago

How to Use AI in Crisis Communications

AI tools enhance crisis communication by identifying issues early, but effective response relies on interpretation and structured frameworks.
Miami food
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

IBHS expands wildfire resilience program as fire risk grows

Wildfire risk is increasing in hurricane-prone areas, prompting an expansion of the Wildfire Prepared program to enhance fire resilience in 14 states.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
4 days 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.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
3 days ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 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.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

No, you can't upskill your culture. But you can upskill your leaders

Unconscious communication habits significantly impact organizational culture and employee engagement.
World news
fromYahoo News
5 days ago

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

Cairo imposes a curfew to address energy shortages amid Gulf conflict, while various countries adopt measures to confront resource scarcity.
#energy-crisis
Remote teams
fromPhys
4 days ago

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

Cairo imposes a curfew to address energy shortages amid Gulf conflict, while other regions adopt various measures to manage resource scarcity.
World news
fromThe Conversation
5 days ago

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

Cairo imposes a curfew to address energy shortages amid Gulf conflict, while various countries adopt measures to confront resource scarcity.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Emergency playbook for worldwide crises quietly released

Emergency energy playbook suggests measures to mitigate fuel shortages amid Middle East conflict, raising concerns of potential lockdowns.
Remote teams
fromPhys
4 days ago

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

Cairo imposes a curfew to address energy shortages amid Gulf conflict, while other regions adopt various measures to manage resource scarcity.
World news
fromThe Conversation
5 days ago

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

Cairo imposes a curfew to address energy shortages amid Gulf conflict, while various countries adopt measures to confront resource scarcity.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Emergency playbook for worldwide crises quietly released

Emergency energy playbook suggests measures to mitigate fuel shortages amid Middle East conflict, raising concerns of potential lockdowns.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
4 days ago

Meeting the moment: how scientific philanthropies are expanding their reach

Federal funding cuts in 2025 prompted increased reliance on philanthropic funding for research and development in the US.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Minden, Ont., declares state of emergency after massive flooding | CBC News

The town declared a state of emergency Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., citing an increasing level of water on its Gull River which flows directly through the town and more rainy, warmer weather forecasted for the next five to ten days.
Canada news
Public health
fromNature
1 week ago

How I harness research to inform humanitarian relief efforts

Beverley Stringer has dedicated her career to humanitarian work with Médecins Sans Frontières, focusing on improving public health in crisis settings.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
5 days 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.
#wellington
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Body of New Zealand man swept away by floods found, as Wellington recovers after widespread damage

Severe flooding in Wellington, New Zealand, led to the discovery of a man's body and widespread damage, prompting a state of emergency.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Man swept away in Wellington flood waters as New Zealand capital hammered by record heavy rain

Severe flooding in Wellington, New Zealand, has led to one man missing and numerous residents sharing survival stories after record rainfall.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Body of New Zealand man swept away by floods found, as Wellington recovers after widespread damage

Severe flooding in Wellington, New Zealand, led to the discovery of a man's body and widespread damage, prompting a state of emergency.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Man swept away in Wellington flood waters as New Zealand capital hammered by record heavy rain

Severe flooding in Wellington, New Zealand, has led to one man missing and numerous residents sharing survival stories after record rainfall.
#artificial-intelligence
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How to navigate uncertainty in an increasingly uncertain world

Artificial intelligence advancements are creating job insecurity and uncertainty for millions, compounded by geopolitical tensions and personal health challenges.
fromFortune
3 days ago
Information security

Former national cyber director: Anthropic's 'Mythos' AI can hack nearly anything and we aren't ready | Fortune

Mental health
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How to navigate uncertainty in an increasingly uncertain world

Artificial intelligence advancements are creating job insecurity and uncertainty for millions, compounded by geopolitical tensions and personal health challenges.
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.
Information security
fromFortune
3 days ago

Former national cyber director: Anthropic's 'Mythos' AI can hack nearly anything and we aren't ready | Fortune

Mythos, Anthropic's advanced AI model, poses significant risks to critical infrastructure, necessitating urgent investment and collaboration to enhance cybersecurity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Three disasters in three years: Brazil's deadly floods show women are the first to die' when extreme weather hits

The mudslide in Petropolis in February 2022 killed 233 people, and displaced many more. Over the past decade, climate-related disasters have displaced 250 million people globally, equivalent to 70,000 people forced from their homes every day.
Environment
SF politics
fromFortune
2 weeks 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.
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

Operationally Ineffective: Putting CVEs in a Chokehold with Privilege Disruption

A Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) that cannot reach the privilege plane is operationally ineffective - even at a CVSS Score of 10. This should be a core philosophy that is embedded into the fabric of software engineering.
Information security
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

How resilient leaders help their teams thrive through change

Resilience in business means continuing to move forward despite challenges and is heavily influenced by effective leadership.
France politics
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

'We Were Not Ready for This': Lebanon's Emergency System Is Hanging by a Thread

Lebanon faces a humanitarian crisis with nearly 1 in 5 people displaced by Israeli attacks, struggling with inadequate digital infrastructure.
Remote teams
fromForbes
5 days ago

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.
Environment
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Suffering from Eco-Paralysis? Here's What You Can Do

Many Americans feel climate distress and eco-paralysis, which can lead to action and improved mental health through engagement with climate emotions.
World news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Trump Is Said to Be in Talks to Send Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo

President Trump plans to send 1,100 Afghan evacuees to the Democratic Republic of Congo amid ongoing humanitarian crises.
London
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days 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.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
2 days ago

Emergency plans for the Colorado River buy time, not solutions - High Country News

Emergency measures were ordered to prevent Lake Powell's water levels from dropping too low, threatening water and power supplies in the Southwest.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

AI Can Autonomously Hack Cloud Systems With Minimal Oversight: Researchers

AI systems can autonomously hack cloud environments, demonstrating advanced capabilities in executing sophisticated attacks without specific instructions.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Interview: Critical local infrastructure is missing link in UK cyber resilience | Computer Weekly

Local infrastructure in the UK is vulnerable to cyber attacks, risking severe disruption to essential services and public safety.
Environment
fromBig Think
4 days ago

The power grid is breaking. Can it fix itself?

A deliberate power outage affected 50,000 people in Colorado due to high winds, highlighting vulnerabilities in America's power grid.
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.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 days ago

New York City, New Orleans at greatest risk of extreme damage from floods, new analysis reveals

New York City and New Orleans face significant flood risks, with vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by climate change.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A catastrophic climate event is upon us. Here is why you've heard so little about it | George Monbiot

Billionaires' wealth accumulation leads to political control, tax avoidance, and environmental degradation, risking catastrophic climate events like the collapse of oceanic circulation systems.
Environment
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Stay inside advisories issued across three US states

Thousands of Americans are exposed to unhealthy air quality due to elevated PM2.5 levels, prompting advisories to stay indoors.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month 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.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Palisades reservoir that was empty during fire is dry again. Residents aren't happy about it

The Santa Ynez Reservoir is dry again, raising concerns about water availability for firefighting amid a $19.5-million cover replacement project.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Ransomware Response: How Businesses Regain Control Under Pressure

Ransomware attacks create urgent pressure, forcing quick decisions and impacting operations, legal obligations, and overall enterprise strategy.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress?

More Americans believe the environment is in poor condition and want increased government action to address environmental issues.
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.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

On Earth Day, remember the people defending the planet

Grassroots activists play a crucial role in environmental victories, often unrecognized, yet their efforts lead to significant change and protection of ecosystems.
Environment
fromEarth911
6 days ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
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.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Heat Waves Are Getting So Brutal That They Just Kill You, Full Stop

Wet bulb temperature is a critical measure of heat and humidity affecting human survivability, revealing a lower threshold for mass heat death than previously thought.
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.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Economics has failed on the climate crisis. This complexity scientist has a plan to fix that

An agent-based global economic super-simulator could forecast crises and guide policy, with a ~$100m build cost and massive potential ROI from crisis prevention.
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
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.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who stay calm during emergencies but fall apart over minor inconveniences aren't fragile. Their system was calibrated for catastrophe, and it genuinely doesn't know how to scale down to a traffic jam or a lost set of keys. - Silicon Canals

Accumulated small daily frustrations can trigger greater stress responses than single major crises in people whose nervous systems were calibrated for survival under chronic danger or high-stakes conditions.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Securing Trust: Why Crisis Communication is Your First Line of Defense

Crisis communication is a critical, functional security control that preserves trust, protects brand, and ensures regulatory compliance during breaches.
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.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

National security plans must adapt to avoid new world disorder', says UN climate chief

National security strategies that ignore the climate crisis leave countries vulnerable to famine, displacement, conflict, and energy instability; renewables are essential for security.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

Climate change and geopolitics threaten water supplies - but disaster is not inevitable

Global water systems face crisis from overuse, pollution, and climate change, requiring urgent strengthening of international water-sharing treaties with dynamic monitoring systems.
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