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New York state parks employee dies while battling wildfires

Dariel Vasquez died when tree fell on him as he battled major brush fire along the New York-New Jersey border. A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

18-year-old parks employee killed while battling New York wildfire

An 18-year-old New York state employee was killed Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County's Sterling Forest.

Baby dies after being accidentally shot by toddler in parked car in Texas

An 11-month-old baby died after being accidentally shot in the head by a toddler inside a parked car in San Antonio on Monday, police said.

Family of woman who died blame parked cars for ambulance delay

A car had to be moved before an ambulance could get down the street to a woman in cardiac arrest.

Outrage against Canada’s Marineland theme park after fifth beluga dies

Most recent fatality marks 17th beluga to die at Niagara Falls, Ontario, aquarium since 2019. A fifth beluga has died at Canada’s Marineland, as questions mount over the future of both the ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

New York State Parks Worker Dies Fighting Wildfire in Orange County, N.Y.

The blaze in Orange County, N.Y., was the latest in a series of wildfires to plague the region.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

Walmart’s Founder on Motivating Employees

What you can learn from the founder of the largest retailer in the world.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Nature: Grand Teton National Park

We leave you this Sunday morning in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, where bison are waking up to fall. Videographer: Judith Lehmberg.

Why Tech Employees Are Ready to Revolt

This has been an unprecedented period of unprovoked kicks and unkept promises for workers in the tech industry.

Business - Inc. - October 31

The solution to automation fears: Employee ownership

Employee ownership can empower workers and promote the interests of labor, allowing companies to embrace automation while ensuring shared prosperity.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Fewer employees say they are thriving: Gallup

Fewer employees say they're thriving, according to Gallup's most recent Life Evaluation Index. Fifty percent of employees say they are thriving, while 45 percent say they are struggling. An ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

FEMA employee says she was 'framed'

A terminated employee at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said in a Monday interview that she was being "framed" for allegedly advising a survivor assistance team in Florida to skip ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Critically endangered antelope born in UK safari park

It is the first time an eastern mountain bongo has been born at Woburn in more than a decade

Brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park contained, FDNY says

FDNY crews in Brooklyn's Prospect Park are monitoring for hot spots after battling a brush fire that consumed approximately two acres.

National park says dropping Snowdon name a success

Snowdonia National Park Authority will continue to refer to Wales' tallest mountain as Yr Wyddfa.

Four new animals arrive at Dickerson Park Zoo

World - Yahoo News - November 13

Brush Fire Burns in Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan

The blaze in the park, at the northern tip of Manhattan, followed brush fires that burned in Brooklyn, the Bronx and New Jersey over the past week.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Astros' home to be Daikin Park; deal through '39

The Astros' home will get a new name Jan. 1, switching from Minute Maid Park to Daikin Park under an agreement through the 2039 season.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

‘Minecraft’ to come to life in Merlin theme park attractions

Rollercoasters, restaurants and hotel rooms based on the popular computer game to be rolled out in US and UK

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

GAA reconsiders extra Casement funds as costs fall

The GAA say additional funds will be reliant on seeing "the colour of the money from the Treasury".

EasyJet passengers film Iceland volcano lava from above

Down below, a car park was swallowed up by lava and buildings were evacuated, but there was said to be no threat to air travel in the region.

6 in 10 Employees Want a New Job in 2025

Frustrations around compensation, burnout, and feelings of underappreciation are driving workers to job search, according to a recent survey.

Business - Inc. - October 30

4 Affordable Benefits That Move the Needle for Employees

Offering good benefits doesn’t need to break the bank.

Business - Inc. - November 1

7 Strategies for Retaining Multi-Generational Employees

It’s deceptively simple, but practices emphasizing flexibility, respect, adaptability, and communication are the key to success.

Business - Inc. - November 3

TikTok Employees Shrug Off the US Election

Donald Trump says he’ll spare TikTok. Kamala Harris will likely support the ban. But inside the company, few are talking about the US election.

Tech - Wired - November 5

Big Tech Employees Quiet After Trump Is Elected

Eight years ago, workers loudly protested White House policies. This time around, the companies are trying to keep a lid on activism.

Tech - The New York Times - November 9

Ex-employee sues Suns, cites multiple allegations

Andrea Trischan, a former Suns employee, seeks what the team said is $60 million in damages after filing a lawsuit against it, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.

Sports - ESPN - November 14