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Uvalde report: 376 officers but ‘egregiously poor’ decisions |
(Associated Press)
Nearly 400 law enforcement officials rushed to a mass shooting at a Uvalde elementary school, but “egregiously poor decision-making” resulted in more than an hour of chaos before the gunman who took 21 lives was finally confronted and killed, according to a damning investigative report released Sunday.
The nearly 80-page report was the first to criticize both state and federal law enforcement, and not just local authorities in the South Texas town for the bewildering inaction by heavily armed officers as a gunman fired inside two fourth-grade classrooms at Robb Elementary School, killing 19 students and two teachers.
Altogether, the report and more than three hours of newly released body camera footage from the May 24 tragedy amounted to the fullest account to date of one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history. Some families blasted police as cowards and demanded resignations.
“At Robb Elementary, law enforcement responders failed to adhere to their active shooter training, and they failed to prioritize saving innocent lives over their own safety,” the report said.
The gunman fired approximately 142 rounds inside the building — and it is “almost certain” that at least 100 shots came before any officer entered, according to the report, which laid out in detail numerous failures. Among them:
— No one assumed command despite scores of officers being on the scene.
— The commander of a Border Patrol tactical team waited for a bullet-proof shield and working master key for the classroom, which may have not even been needed, before entering the classroom.
— A Uvalde Police Department officer said he heard about 911 calls that had come from inside the classroom, and that his understanding was the officers on one side of the building knew there were victims trapped inside. Still, no one tried to breach the classroom.
The news just keeps getting worse.
When children are being murdered, don't all rules go out the window? Don't officers take an oath to run towards gunfire? Why didn't any of the nearly 400 officers break ranks? Can officers face criminal or civil charges for not taking action?
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How to watch for the hidden symptoms of extreme heat |
(NBC - Salt Lake City)
Dr. Scott McIntosh explained that it’s easy to head out on a hike and not drink as much water as one should, or push harder than they should, and the body starts to get weak and tired in the sweltering temps.
He sees patients come in for heat stroke after overdoing it outside — one of the most severe heat-related illnesses. McIntosh described how the body’s internal temperature begins to match the outside, at 104 or 105 degrees.
“The organs at those high temperatures are really just literally being cooked,” he said. “And so it’s essential to reverse the heat process as quick and as aggressively at you can.”
If you’re thinking of a lake day or cooling off in the mountains, McIntosh recommended proper gear and supplies before heading out the door.
“Make sure you have a hat, sunglasses, and some light fitting clothing so that you can protect yourself from the heat,” he said.
“Also make sure to bring plenty of water and/or sports drinks, and just some good snacks to make sure that your body’s fueled well for these adventures.”
McIntosh said to keep outdoor activities to the early morning or evening, if possible.
He described signs of heat exhaustion as feeling weak and tired, and potentially nauseous. He said heat exhaustion isn’t as serious as heat stroke and is easily reversible.
It doesn't matter how healthy you are, anyone can fall victim.
People often shrug off the symptoms until it's too late.
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Career challenge: Should you socialize with your boss outside the workplace? |
(FOX Business)
You spend a lot of time around your colleagues on the job, so it may seem natural to continue that connection outside the work setting.
But while socializing with your workplace peers outside the office is one thing — that's a bit easier to navigate than socializing with a manager or boss — is it a good idea to plan social outings with your workplace superiors?
FOX Business asked several experts for insights — who explained the pros and cons of this type of activity.
Grabbing a quick lunch or an after-work dinner with a boss can offer some benefits, with a few important caveats.
Make sure it's about ‘building a relationship’
"The benefits of socializing with a boss are about building a relationship" with that person, Ramona Shaw, a leadership coach based in San Francisco, told FOX Business.
"When we spend time with another person," she said, "when we experience them in different social settings and have conversations about a range of topics that aren't limited to work-related issues — we naturally get to know that person better."
If the one-on-one time goes well, both parties will develop a greater sense of trust, understanding and respect, said Shaw.
No clients here. This story would make for a great poll of your audience.
Is becoming friends with the boss outside of work a good career move? What are the pros and cons here? Should bosses and employees have healthy boundaries?
Talk to any business strategist to localize.
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A bird lands on a reporter's head while she's on live TV.
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July 18, 1969
A car driven by Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., plunged from a bridge on Chappaquiddick Island, killing his passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne.
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What year was sliced bread invented?
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An excited dog accidentally knocks over a lady on the beach.
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WHAT NATIONAL DAY IS TODAY? |
Today is Nelson Mandela International Day.
On this day we honor Nelson Mandela's 67-year fight for social justice.
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A Missouri man is suing Bass Pro Shops over a pair of socks.
Kent Slaughter claims that he turned in some lifetime guarantee socks and was offered another pair with only a 60-day guarantee.
No word on how much the lawsuit is costing Kent, but it's a safe bet it will cost him more than a pair of socks.
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