New Safety Tips, Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts, and More

Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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It's no secret that working in the trades and construction comes with higher risks than most other jobs.

OSHA has done its best to keep people safe through all the rules and regulations it's created, but let's be honest — there is a lot it could do better.

Sundt Construction, a company based in Tempe, Arizona, seems to agree.

Find out how Sundt Construction is working to improve safety training for employees everywhere here.

Be honest — you forgot Mother's Day was this weekend, didn't you?

It's OK, because honestly, so did we.

Not to worry, though, because we found a foolproof list of gift ideas that are perfect for last-minute but seem thoughtful.

Click here to view the list.

While everyone has been focused on gas prices and primaries, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has quietly loosened hunting restrictions at several national parks.

Included are Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida and the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area in Minnesota, giving hunters more freedom to pursue game on their own schedule.

Find out which parks are impacted and how here.

Rivian finds itself caught between Amazon, its former largest shareholder, and Volkswagen, which recently increased its stake in the electric vehicle company from 8.6% to 15.9%.

But why? Click here to find out.

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