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CBS News
2 hours ago
- General
- CBS News
KCAL Cares teams up with Operation Gratitude
KCAL Cares and Operation Gratitude have teamed up to show our gratitude to troops, veterans and first responders. Join us in a letter writing campaign and a care package donation drive. Your kind words or small gift can make a big different to those who keep us safe. You can help Operation Gratitude fill care packages for those who serve by purchasing items on a wish list. Click on this link, which will take you to the organization's Amazon wish list. You can also scan this QR code. The wish list includes sunscreen, Beanie Babies and salty snacks. Writing a letter is a simple way to offer support, encouragement and say 'Thank You' to those who serve. Operation Gratitude includes handwritten letters in every care package sent to deployed troops, recruit graduates, veterans, caregivers and first responders. Click on this link if you want to send a letter of motivation. Operation Gratitude sends up to 200,000 care packets per year. Every care packet contains a letter of gratitude. Troops also cherish the letters and keep them for years, event after they've completed their service.
CTV News
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
One person arrested after deadly collision on Hwy. 400 in Vaughan
There's no estimated time for reopening after a deadly multi-vehicle collision on Highway 400 near Rutherford Rd. in Vaughan.
CTV News
6 hours ago
- CTV News
Police land chopper in schoolyard to rescue drowning man at U.S. pool
Watch A split-second decision by Baltimore police saved a life after they landed their helicopter in a field to save a man who was drowning while on another call.
Fast Company
7 hours ago
- Business
- Fast Company
Strengthening mission-critical work through human-AI collaboration
Speed! Accuracy! Every second counts for first responders, utility crews, and infrastructure teams. As their work grows more complex, AI is stepping in as a helpful tool and a force multiplier. It's transforming how teams communicate, coordinate, and get the job done. By pairing the processing power of AI with the intuition and expertise of human professionals, frontline teams can deliver faster ambulance dispatches, quicker power restoration during outages, and more coordinated responses. This means better care and attention when time matters most. The value of AI in high-stakes industries is its ability to simplify the complex. Every day, workers are inundated with data and sensor alerts examining a multitude of things like system diagnostics, environmental conditions, and team communications. AI helps cut through the noise by identifying patterns, prioritizing tasks, and delivering real-time insights that frontline workers can act on with greater clarity and confidence. For example, in the utility and field services space, AI can analyze real-time data from thousands of sensors, weather forecasts, historical maintenance records, and customer outage reports to identify patterns that signal potential system failures. By detecting early warning signs, such as equipment strain, AI can flag which sites are at the highest risk of failure so technicians are empowered to prioritize them for repair. This means that technicians receive AI-informed guidance that helps them address the most urgent issues before an outage occurs, reducing downtime and improving service reliability for communities. The collaboration between human judgment and AI is equally critical in emergency response. During wildfire operations, for example, AI can process drone imagery, wind patterns, and terrain data to predict how far a fire may spread. Experienced teams on the ground can then take that information and make important, life-saving calls about evacuation timing and containment strategy. Together, AI and human intelligence enable a level of precision and responsiveness that neither could achieve alone. Industries are turning to AI not just for short-term gains, but as a long-term strategy in the face of increasing complexities like aging infrastructure, labor shortages, and other evolving threats. AI-enabled systems help future-proof operations by improving visibility, scaling decision-making, and reducing burnout on essential teams. In fact, law enforcement leaders believe . Similarly, federal leaders say AI is essential to future mission readiness, especially as those operations grow more complex and dynamic. But AI can't do it alone. Future-focused organizations are investing in advanced technologies and workforce development. They're prioritizing training programs, upskilling workers, and offering hands-on experience to ensure field technicians, operators, and first responders are equipped for today's challenges and tomorrow's needs. This investment in people working with technology not only strengthens day-to-day performance but also boosts morale and attracts the next generation of talent eager to grow their skills and make an impact in their communities. An example of this balance in action can be seen with predictive maintenance in water treatment facilities. AI tools can continuously monitor system performance and flag early warning signs of potential failures, allowing crews to take action before issues escalate. When combined with the deep expertise of engineers and operators who understand the full operational landscape, these insights help prevent disruptions and ensure more reliable service for the public. A HUMAN-CENTERED FUTURE, POWERED BY AI The future of mission-critical work isn't about choosing between human skill and digital tools. It's about building intelligent partnerships where AI does what it does best (speed, scale, analysis) and people bring what they do best (judgment, context, empathy). By embracing this combined approach, organizations can become more agile, more resilient, and more effective in their mission. Whether responding to emergencies, maintaining infrastructure, or powering essential services, the next generation of mission-critical work will be defined by the strength of the human-AI connection and the impact it enables.
CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Fort Worth police, SWAT respond to barricaded person; no injuries reported
A suspect fired shots and has barricaded themselves in a Fort Worth home Monday night, police said. Police were initially notified of a "person in distress call" to 911. As first responders arrived, shots were heard from inside the home in the 8100 block of Heron Drive, police said. Fort Worth police said SWAT is en route and they do not believe it is a hostage situation. Police also said no officers have fired any shots and no injuries have been reported. This is a developing story. We'll update as more information becomes available.
