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One of the surprise teams in the Western Conference this season has been the San Antonio Spurs. Behind an incredible season from Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio has been looking to get themselves back into the postseason. Currently, the Spurs sit in 12th place within the West standings but a few solid games could change their […]
Trump’s mass deportation plans could hinder LA wildfire rebuilding efforts. Immigrants form a large part of California’s construction workforce, already facing shortages. Deportations could worsen housing shortages and increase costs in the construction industry. Housing policy and immigration researchers say President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations could hamper efforts to rebuild the thousands of […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Staggered after one of the most destructive natural disasters in Southern California history, thousands of heartbroken families, burned-out business owners and beleaguered leaders across Los Angeles County are confronting another monumental task: rebuilding what was lost and charting a path forward. The scale of the effort will be vast — the […]
Landmark California environmental laws will be suspended for wildfire victims seeking to rebuild their homes and businesses, according to an executive order signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Requirements for building permits and reviews in the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Act — often considered onerous by developers — will be eased […]
Asaad al-Shaibani discusses Syria’s path to democracy, rebuilding trust, lifting sanctions, and avoiding new conflicts. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani discusses the nation’s challenges following the fall of the Assad regime. Tasked with rebuilding trust both domestically and internationally, al-Shaibani outlines plans to foster democracy, dissolve military factions, […]
Japan on Wednesday marked one year since a powerful earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in central Japan, leaving at least 500 dead, including those who succumbed to health issues afterward, as efforts toward full recovery continue in the hardest-hit areas. Some 21,000 residents in Ishikawa Prefecture, which faces the Sea of Japan, remain evacuated or […]
This year, Kim Stark’s kids took responsibility for decorating the family Christmas tree. Ornaments include toy cars, puzzle pieces, string and a pair of binoculars — things her three young daughters had handy after the family lost their home in summer’s devastating Jasper wildfire. “I have the most wonderful tree on the planet,” said Stark. […]
Resurrection Boxing Club spars with Hurricane Helene, rebuilding after damage from historic flooding
The coaches said Helene wasn’t going to stop their mission to help neighbors become champions in and out of the ring. NEWPORT, Tenn. — Hurricane Helene raised water levels in the rivers around Newport to historic highs, flooding downtown and other areas. Resurrection Boxing Club was one of the businesses Helene flooded. Justin Dube, the […]
The burial of their beloved mother has set the stage for a renewed bond between Nollywood siblings Kunle and Aremu Afolayan. The brothers, who had been estranged for over five years, used the emotional event to take the first steps toward reconciliation, signaling hope for a stronger family connection. The strained relationship between the two […]