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As we step into 2025, many of us are left questioning why intense fires are still burning in Los Angeles County during the winter, a time when California typically enjoys a break from the extreme heat and dry conditions that fuel wildfires. It’s a season we expect to offer a moment of respite — a […]
Playtime for children and young people is imperative for their cognitive, social and physical growth and development. Through play, children learn about the world around them and the skills they need for creating relationships, studying in school and even eventually entering the workplace. Irrespective of where a child resides in the world, they all grow […]
On December 26, 2004, the world stood still as the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami unleashed unimaginable devastation. Triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake, the tsunami claimed over 230,000 lives, displaced millions and left indelible scars on communities in Southeast Asia and the environment. Almost 20 years later, its repercussions serve as a powerful reminder […]
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, communities in and around Asheville, North Carolina have put their lives on hold to begin a long recovery process. The storm’s unprecedented flooding swept through with ferocity, leaving behind a trail of devastation that upended lives and erased entire histories. For many residents, recovery will take years. Amid the […]
