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Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

How Blackstone's leaders guided 5,000 employees through grief after the shooting at its headquarters

Blackstone rapidly used existing Blackstone TV Zoom infrastructure and leadership outreach to support nearly 5,000 employees after the July 28 headquarters shooting.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Toronto mayor announces new plan to improve TTC safety | CBC News

A new TTC security plan adds station officers, crisis training, monitoring, and a SafeTTC campaign to improve rider safety and public confidence.
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

James Weston to Deliver Keynote at 2025 SECURITY 500 Conference

In this afternoon keynote, titled "Protecting the Arches: How McDonald's secures an iconic brand across multiple countries and cultures," Weston will discuss how his team leverages cutting-edge security solutions in order to defend crews, customers, and surrounding communities in the midst of shifting threats and geopolitical risks. He with also share five strategies for securing large or small brands - regardless of industry.
Information security
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

CNN Anchor Confronts Mayor Over Deadly Disaster: 'Do You Bear Any Responsibility?'

Mayor Karen Bass accepted some responsibility for the city's wildfire response but blamed LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley and accused political opponents of exploiting grief.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

TTC adding crisis workers to portion of Line 1, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says | CBC News

Crisis workers will be available 24/7 on the 'u' portion of TTC Line 1 starting Nov. 15 to respond to persons in crisis.
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Recent In-Custody Death Reignites Calls For a Police-Free Crisis Response System

The tragic death of Damon Lamarr Johnson, following a struggle with police during a mental health hold, renews urgent conversations on Portland's mobile crisis response systems.
Mobile UX
California
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

Missing labels, clogged filters, haphazard testing: How OUSD's lead response broke down

The Oakland school district faced a lead contamination crisis in drinking water affecting several schools.
EU data protection
fromFortune Europe
4 months 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
4 months 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.
Mental health
fromArs Technica
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months 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
5 months 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
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
5 months ago
Digital life

Connectivity is a Lifeline, Not a Luxury: Telecom Blackouts in Gaza Threaten Lives and Digital Rights

Gaza experiences severe telecommunications blackouts during military campaigns, impacting civilian communication and violating human rights.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Non-profit organizations

US-backed GHF says Gaza aid sites remain shut as Israeli attacks kill 22

Aid distribution centers by GHF are closed due to violence, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Non-profit organizations
fromwww.dw.com
5 months 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
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months 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
5 months 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
Arts
from48 hills
5 months 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.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
6 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
6 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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromArchDaily
6 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.
Coronavirus
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 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
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UK news
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 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.
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