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‘PDS’ Warnings Designed to Grab Attention During Extreme Weather
The National Weather Service's Los Angeles page screams "Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)" in hot pink letters against a gray background. It's a rare warning aimed at seizing attention ahead of ...
Investigators Probe Cause of Deadly California Wildfires
Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 26 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area. In ...
Higher OSHA Penalties Announced for 2025
Annual inflation adjustments to penalties for workplace injuries in the U.S. were announced in a memo issued last week by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). As required by the ...
USDA Studies Confirm U.S. Meat Plant Workers Face Higher Health Risks
Workers in U.S. chicken and pork plants face higher risks than other manufacturing workers for musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, according to two studies the U.S. Department ...
Business Groups, Trial Lawyers at Odds Over Georgia’s Latest Push to Curb Lawsuits
After years of stalled efforts to limit civil lawsuits, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Republican lawmakers are doubling down with a new push. Supporters, most prominently business groups, call the ...
Drought, Wind Speed Factors Driving Wildfires in Southern California
Southern California is experiencing its most devastating winter fires in more than four decades. Fires don't usually blaze at this time of year, but specific ingredients have come together to defy ...
Idaho Lab Trains Firefighters on EV Battery Safety
An EV battery workshop, held by the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) for firefighters from four eastern Idaho fire departments, highlighted the risks associated with electrical vehicle (EV) batteries. ...
Appeals Court Rules Pennsylvania Can Access Med Mal JUA Reserves
Last month, a federal appeals court reversed lower court decisions blocking the Pennsylvania state government from siphoning cash from a state-chartered medical malpractice insurer of last resort. ...