North Country fire departments hit hard by declining volunteerism

The vast majority of the North Country and New York state’s fire departments are staffed by ... and volunteerism across the US is on the decline. Fire chiefs say they’re struggling to recruit ... Read More

The Research-Backed Benefits of Daily Rituals

A survey of more than 130 HBR ... us wind down at the end of the day. “Give me a W! Give me an A! Give me an L! Give me a squiggly! Give me an M! Give me an A! Give me an R! Give me a T!” How ... Read More

Businessmen sued over deadly 2022 Orlando warehouse fire brace for criminal charges

Two businessmen sued after a warehouse storing fireworks for Orlando-area theme parks caught fire in 2022 and killed four asked a judge to pause lawsuits as they brace for criminal charges. Read More

Fire News

Early Sunday morning, Tallahassee Fire Department responded to a call of a house fire on the 1400 block of Woodgate Way. Florida state Fire Marshall and CFO Jimmy Partonis honored local search and ... Read More

County looks to help fire departments

Clatsop County commissioners on Wednesday voted to direct $150,000 toward fire departments and fire districts. The money represents a small portion of the roughly $7.8 million the county received ... Read More

Nonprofit urges US Census Bureau to be more inclusive in 2025 disability count

“More than anything, we want to follow one of the main tenants of the entirety of the disability community: nothing about us without us,” Cokley said. “That means, in this sense, to make ... Read More

US submits draft resolution to UN calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza tied to hostage release: Blinken

REUTERS News of the proposal comes a month after the US again used its veto on a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for a cease-fire in the ... that we make them a priority, protecting ... Read More

How a former F1 engineer aims to make motorsport a more diverse world

I always say that if you’re going to make fundamental change in anything ... percolate up to university level then great: it gives us more choices when we’re looking for engineers. Read More

US says China has agreed to hold talks on making economic growth more balanced, including 'overcapacity' issue

China -- US says China has agreed to hold talks on making economic growth more balanced, including 'overcapacity' issue. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events ... Read More

RAI-US internship scholarship opportunity for diverse students

This scholarship’s main objective is to promote career paths in humanitarian work for diverse populations and further our commitment to a diverse and inclusive internship ... Applicants must have a ... Read More