FEMA’s Future in Flux as Hurricane Season Approaches

Washington, DC USA; August 3, 2024: Logo and FEMA lettering on the Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters Building

As the 2025 hurricane season begins, FEMA’s future remains uncertain, but behind-the-scenes actions suggest the agency will continue operating for the time being.

Therapy Dogs Take Center Stage at Good Dog Gala, Supporting Mental Wellness Across the NY Metro Area

Good Dog presented Annual Healing Awards to The Juilliard School, Ulster Regional Drug Treatment Court, and financial services company, Barclays, along with associated Good Dog teams. Awards honor highly effective use of therapy dogs to help stressed students, non-violent addicts, and workforce wellbeing. Accepting for Juilliard (in photo) are (left) Sabrina Tanbara, Assoc. Dean of Student Development, and Nshyira Korankyi, Assoc. Director of Student Affairs. Image by Carrie Nichols Photography.

On May 13, 2025, the Edison Ballroom in New York City transformed into a joyful gathering of therapy dogs, their handlers, and supporters of The Good Dog Foundation.

Adidas Reports Data Breach, Customer Information Stolen in Cyber Attack

Nagoya, Japan - October 11, 2023 : Pedestrians walk past the Adidas store in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

According to a statement posted on the Adidas’ website, criminals gained access to “certain consumer data,” primarily consisting of the contact information of individuals who had interacted with Adidas’ help desk.

Alabama Study Highlights Benefits of Fortified Construction in Hurricane Zones

A tree fell and destroyed a house after a tornado or hurricane powered wind storm. Insurance claim is now needed for the home repairs after the storm.

A recent Alabama study found that homes built or retrofitted to FORTIFIED standards experienced significantly better outcomes during Hurricane Sally, providing strong evidence that climate-resilient construction can reduce storm-related damage.