How the Supreme Court Pulled the Plug on Chevron Deference

How the Supreme Court Pulled the Plug on Chevron Deference

The Rise and Fall of Chevron Deference On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court lobbed a legal hand grenade that’s got Washington buzzing louder than a swarm of caffeinated cicadas. In a bombshell 6-3 decision that’s left federal agencies reeling like a punch-drunk boxer, the Supremes decided to kick the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine to the … Read more

How Did Boeing Mess Up the 737 MAX and What Can Be Learned

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The Boeing 737 MAX saga is one of the most significant events in aviation history, marked by two tragic crashes that resulted in the loss of 346 lives. The failures surrounding the MAX, including the mismanagement of the aircraft’s safety protocols and the corporate culture at Boeing, have raised questions about accountability in the aerospace … Read more

Train Derailment in Livingston, Kentucky

Train Derailment in Livingston, Kentucky

On the eve of Thanksgiving, the small town of Livingston in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, faced an unexpected crisis. A CSX freight train derailed around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, causing a significant chemical spill and fire. The derailment involved 16 cars, two of which carried molten sulfur. This incident disrupted the holiday plans for the town’s residents … Read more

Hurricane Hilary’s Aftermath: Impact on the Southwestern U.S.

Hurricane Hilary's Aftermath

Hurricane Hilary, a once Category 4 hurricane, was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone but still brought unprecedented impact to the southwestern U.S., Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. The National Hurricane Center warned that the storm could cause life-threatening and locally catastrophic flooding. This article will discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Hilary, including the record-breaking rainfall, … Read more

Update on Hurricane Hilary: Latest News and Flood Mitigation Strategies

Update on Hurricane Hilary Latest News and Flood Mitigation Strategies

(Article Posted 8/19/2023, 3:20 PM, Pacific Time) Hurricane Hilary has weakened from a Category 3 to a Category 2 storm, but it still poses a significant threat to the Southwest United States, including Las Vegas The storm is expected to bring catastrophic flooding and dangerous rain to the region, prompting authorities to issue warnings and … Read more

Hurricane Hilary: Impact for Las Vegas Residents and Safety Precautions

Hurricane Hilary Impact for Las Vegas Residents and Safety Precautions

Implications for Las Vegas Residents and Safety Precautions They Should Take (Article Posted 8/18/2023, 1:45 PM, Pacific Time) The formation of Hurricane Hilary in the Pacific Ocean has raised concerns for potential impacts on Las Vegas and Southern California residents. While the storm is expected to weaken as it moves north, heavy rainfall and flooding … Read more

Silicon Oil Plant Explosion Rocks Southeast China

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Somewhere in Southeast China, in the city of Guixi, Jiangxi province, the ordinarily serene Saturday midday was shattered by a thunderous explosion. The cause? A chemical plant owned by the silicon oil production company, Jiangxi QianTai New Materials. Suddenly, the skyline was shrouded in ominous thick, black smoke as the quiet humdrum of a weekend … Read more

National Geographic Layoffs: End of an Era

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In a previous blog article, we delved into the rich history and vast contributions of National Geographic. From its founding in 1888, we traced its journey from a modest scientific journal to becoming an iconic publication revered across the globe. National Geographic, with its compelling storytelling and arresting visuals, has played an instrumental role in … Read more

OSHA: Illinois Contractor Repeatedly Flouts Safety Rules

OSHA Illinois Contractor Repeatedly Flouts Safety Rules

On the Job With OSHA: A Continuous Game of Russian Roulette GREENVILLE, IL — When you’ve been in the business of inspecting workplaces for as long as I have, a certain pattern starts to emerge. It’s not always a pattern of incompetence or neglect, but sometimes, it’s the darker thread of disregard. There’s a contractor … Read more

NIOSH Announces New Mine Safety Research Facility in WV

NIOSH Announces New Mine Safety Research Facility in WV

In a testament to the vitality of worker safety, a new chapter in industrial health and safety research opens in the small hamlet of Mace, West Virginia. An expansive 465-acre tract nestled between the historic counties of Randolph and Pocahontas has been claimed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heralding the birthplace … Read more