Extreme Heat Grips the U.S. as a Record Heat Dome Bakes Millions: Your Heat-Safety Guide
A record-setting heat dome is baking much of the U.S. in mid-July 2026. Here is the extreme heat safety guidance that matters most: spot heat stroke, hydrate, and protect kids, pets, and neighbors.
Study Check: A New E-Scooter Injury Study Links Substance Use to Doubled Brain-Injury Odds
A 2025 UCLA-led e-scooter injury study of 7,350 hospitalized riders found about one in four had substance use documented, and those riders faced nearly double the odds of traumatic brain injury.
Target Sandals Recall: 211,000 Cat & Jack Toddler Sandals Pulled Over Choking Hazard
Target is recalling about 211,000 Cat & Jack children's sandals after decorative pearls were found to fall off, creating a choking hazard for young kids.
OSHA Heat Rule Heads Toward a December 2026 Supplemental Proposal
OSHA's heat injury and illness prevention rule remains a proposal. The federal regulatory agenda now targets a supplemental proposal in December 2026, with a final rule not expected before October 2027.