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How to stay safe during heat waves – and heat stroke warning signs to watch for
How to stay safe during heat waves – and heat stroke warning signs to watch for During heat waves, it’s essential to recognize the warning signs of heat-related illnesses, including heat cramps, heat rash, dizziness, nausea, excessive sweating, and feeling weak. If you or someone else experiences these symptoms, seek shade, rest, and cool down […]
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How to stay safe during heat waves – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for
How to stay safe during heat waves – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for Be aware of the heat wave risks: Extreme heat can become lethal quickly, especially for older adults, people with disabilities, and those who work or play outside. Watch for warning signs of heat-related illnesses: Mild forms include heat […]
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Traffic violations dropping after school buses install AI camera system
Traffic violations dropping after school buses install AI camera system The Spring Grove Area School District partnered with Bus Patrol to install an AI-powered bus safety system in 2022. The system aims to prevent drivers from going around stopped school buses, reducing traffic violations. After implementing the system, there has been a notable decrease in […]
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The Newark airport crisis is about to become everyone’s problem
The Newark airport crisis is about to become everyone’s problem The FAA is struggling to manage the increasing number of flights in American airspace, with nearly 16.8 million flights supervised in 2024. The agency’s air traffic control system, designed in the early 1990s, is functionally obsolete and understaffed, leading to chronic budget constraints and poor […]
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Trump administration pauses new mine safety regulation − here’s how those rules benefit companies as well as workers
Trump administration pauses new mine safety regulation − here’s how those rules benefit companies as well as workers The Trump administration has announced its intention to pause or reverse regulations on mine safety, citing a desire to loosen rules that constrain companies. The proposed rule aimed to reduce exposure to silica dust in mines, which […]
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Volcanic ash is a silent killer, more so than lava: What Alaska needs to know with Mount Spurr likely to erupt
Volcanic ash is a silent killer, more so than lava: What Alaska needs to know with Mount Spurr likely to erupt Mount Spurr in Alaska is likely to erupt again in 2025, posing a significant threat to the region due to its potential to release large volumes of volcanic ash. Volcanic ash can be more […]
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Job satisfaction is more important than employers may realize
Job satisfaction is more important than employers may realize New research has found that employers and policymakers might want to start paying attention because employee happiness contains critical economic information. Susana Ferreira, professor of agricultural and applied economics in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, used an empirical model to relate […]
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Shaken baby syndrome can cause permanent brain damage, long-term disabilities or death – a pediatrician examines the preventable tragedy
Shaken baby syndrome can cause permanent brain damage, long-term disabilities or death – a pediatrician examines the preventable tragedy A common cause of shaken baby incidents is continuous crying. Cavan Images via Getty Images In the early 1990s when I was a young pediatrician, I was responsible for evaluating children with developmental and learning problems. […]
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