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Houston First Responder Releases 30-Year Memoir
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Jason Slabbaert’s memoir, *Lawdog*, recounts three decades as a volunteer firefighter, bounty hunter and Houston-area sheriff’s deputy, blending darkly comic incidents with the lasting emotional toll of emergency work.
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Derek Foss
A bounty hunter turned memoir writer, that transition alone makes me curious about the book.
ICE Agents Tear-Gas 30 Protesters in Salem
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ICE agents deployed tear gas after about 30 people blocked their vehicles in NE Salem on Oct. 10, 2026; first responders treated eye irritation and breathing trouble.
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Veteran Care, Wellness Efforts Span Initiatives
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Recent efforts to support veterans include honoring a Phoenix VA clinician for her care of women veterans, hosting a Delaware wellness event for veterans and first responders, and urging more coordinated services to address veterans’ health, employment and transition needs. In Australia, women veterans are pressing the government to turn years of consultation into action through its long-awaited strategy.
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Regional Art Events Span Plein-Air, Bird Watercolors
Lifestyle
— Oct 8, 2026
Plein air painters are finding inspiration outdoors, from a beginner experimenting with watercolor to artists at Omaha’s first Heartland Plein Air Festival, where stormy weather shaped their work. Festival paintings earned an honorable mention and a sale, highlighting how the event encouraged artists to respond to the landscape and light around them.
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 5h
Communities Expand Disaster Preparedness Ahead of Storms
Weather
— Oct 5, 2026
Communities and organizations are preparing for severe weather through first-responder training, local flood planning, and advance staging of resources. California officials are emphasizing flood readiness, while storm-response guidance urges tree crews to prepare equipment, schedules, and insurance before storms hit.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Nokia, ICEYE Plan Sovereign Government Satellite Network
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— Oct 1, 2026
Nokia and ICEYE are partnering to develop secure, European-controlled low-Earth-orbit broadband satellite systems for governments, defense forces and emergency responders. The network is designed to provide resilient, low-latency connectivity alongside existing systems, with its first satellites expected to launch in 2028.
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Maya Lindstrom
This partnership should strengthen Europe's independence in secure satellite comms for defense and disasters.
Deer Entanglements Prompt Ohio Rescue, New Jersey Appeal
Environment
— Sep 20, 2026
Communities in New Jersey and Ohio are dealing with deer tangled in debris and hammocks, prompting calls to wildlife professionals and swift rescues by authorities. A first‑of‑its‑kind hammock rescue in North Canton highlights how responders are sawing or cutting away entanglements to release the animals safely.
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Emergency Responders Sent to White House After Fake 911 Report of Fire
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— Jan 15, 2024
Emergency first responders arrived at the White House Monday morning after receiving a fake 911 call of a fire. A little after 7 a.m., first responders from the District of Columbia’s Fire and Emergency Medical Services…
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First Responders Injuried After Overdose Incident
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— May 22, 2026
Three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders were hospitalized after a suspected overdose at a rural New Mexico home escalated into a hazardous materials emergency Wednesday morning. Authorities said the…
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How a broken blood test raised nine billion on pure story
Anyone funding or boarding a startup should see how a non-working finger-prick device rode charisma and legal threats to a nine-billion-dollar valuation.
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Watch: Melania Trump Surprises Military and First Responder Families on ‘Fox & Friends’
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— Dec 6, 2024
Former first lady Melania Trump surprised military and first responder families on live tv. Trump appeared on “Fox & Friends” Friday where she wished the families “Merry Christmas.” She asked the children what they wish…
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First Responder Who Lost Home in Maui Dedicates Time to Find Missing Victims
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— Aug 16, 2023
After the wildfires in Maui destroyed his home, a first responder took it upon himself to find missing victims. In an exclusive interview with People , Ian Barnes, 34, opened up about why he decided to embark on this…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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First Plus Size Miss Universe Contestant Responds to Criticism About Her Weight
Reporting
— Nov 28, 2023
Miss Universe contestant Jane Dipika Garrett responded to criticism over her weight after she made history as the first plus size woman to compete in the pageant. In an interview with Fox News Digital , Garrett, who was…
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'Most Complex' Rescue First Responders Have Seen: Farmer Found Buried in Grain Bin up to His Mouth
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— Mar 29, 2022
People who work in and around grain bins have to be very careful as the conditions always pose risks — risks for which many local first responders receive regular training on how to mitigate in areas where farming is…
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First Black Patriots Coach Responds to Question About Race
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— Jan 18, 2024
Jerod Mayo, who made history as the first Black head coach of the New England Patriots, responded to a question by reporters about race. On Wednesday, Mayo sat beside the team’s owner Robert Kraft and spoke to reporters…
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 6h
‘Barbaric and Completely Unprovoked’: 9/11 First Responder Fatally Stabbed
Reporting
— Sep 30, 2022
Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, a 25-year FDNY EMS veteran and 9/11 first responder, was killed after being stabbed during an attack. According to CBS New York , the random attack in Queens occurred on Thursday around 2:15…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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First Responders Rescue Horse After It Jumps Fence, Falls Into Pool and Gets Caught in Pool Cover
Reporting
— Mar 23, 2022
It’s not every day that first responders get a call to help out a horse in a tricky situation, but on Saturday, that’s exactly what happened for local departments on New York’s Long Island. A 3-year-old horse named…
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Officers Respond to Shooting, Sacrifice Their Own Safety to Save Man Bleeding to Death
Reporting
— Mar 15, 2022
When Officers Justin Raphael and Tyler Wyatt responded to a call about a shooting, they had very little to go off of. The officers with the Portland Police Bureau in Portland, Oregon, were the first on the scene of the…
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New Jersey Mayor Says First Responders Told To Call Bomb Squad, Wear Hazmat Suits If Drone Is Discovered
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— Dec 13, 2024
A New Jersey mayor told Fox News host Harris Faulkner Friday that first responders were told to contact the bomb squad and wear hazmat suits if they encountered one of the mysterious drones. The drones have appeared…
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Rescue dogs and first responders mark 9/11's 25th anniversary
World
— Sep 8, 2026
A trio of 9/11 retrospectives highlights the scale and duration of the recovery, from rescue dogs locating survivors and then cadaver dogs guiding remains removal to the long, painstaking work of identifying thousands of victims. It also emphasizes moral clarity about the attacks, the courage of first responders, and the enduring lessons for public safety professionals like MUSC officers who continue to honor that day’s impact on their work and communities.
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Why structure beats intention in every stubborn system failure
Anyone stuck in policy resistance or a tragedy of the commons will see why Meadows says stocks, loops, and high leverage points—not better people—drive the pattern.
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Viola Davis Responds to Critics of Role as Michelle Obama
Reporting
— Apr 26, 2022
Viola Davis is responding to criticism she is receiving over her latest acting role, saying “critics absolutely serve no purpose.” The Daily Mail reported Davis is being criticized for her portrayal of former First Lady…
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Concerned Boy Calls 911 Over Dinosaur 'Emergency,' Dispatcher and Deputy Respond with Act of Kindness
Reporting
— Jul 16, 2022
Many parents are eager to teach their children about how to respond in an emergency, and one of the first steps is often to teach them to dial 911 if they ever need help. Another crucial, but often less fine-tuned…
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Video: First Responders Enter 'Fully Engulfed' Home to Rescue 3-Year-Old Trapped in Back Bedroom
Reporting
— Jun 24, 2022
In the early morning hours of June 19, police responded to the scene of a mobile home fire in West Allis, Wisconsin. When they arrived, the structure was fully involved. They ran around to the back of the home, smashing…
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Amber Heard Responds to Johnny Depp’s First TikTok Since Verdict
Reporting
— Jun 8, 2022
Amber Heard reacted to Johnny Depp’s first TikTok since the jury sided with him in his defamation case against her. Depp posted his TikTok Tuesday, playing a montage of his recent touring and playing music with Jeff…
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U.S. Communities Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11
World
— Sep 7, 2026
Across the U.S. and beyond, 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs are taking place around Sept. 11 to honor victims and first responders, with events at CSU San Marcos (2,071 steps), Charlotte’s Bank of America Corporate Center (110 stories), Bristol Motor Speedway (110 floors), and related Tri-City observances, plus participation by international first responders in Atlanta. Many events raise funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and related FDNY services, with community participation and age restrictions where noted.
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 7h
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