A phased pause at federally funded Job Corps sites raises questions about how entry-level workers in high-risk industries will access essential safety and workforce readiness programs.

What happens when the rules disappear—even briefly? This scenario explores the unseen risks, real costs, and lasting effects of ignoring safety, even for a single day.

Two major refinery explosions involving toxic hydrogen fluoride highlight gaps in emergency preparedness and chemical safety protocols, according to new federal findings.