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Rebuilding Lives: Navigating Insurance and Financial Recovery After California Wildfires

Your comprehensive guide to managing insurance claims and accessing financial assistance in the aftermath of the California wildfires.

Wildfire Prevention Made Simple: How You Can Help Protect California

Learn the causes of wildfires, how to prepare your home and community, and ways to advocate for stronger policies to keep California safe.

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Through Action: 5 Ways to Observe the MLK Holiday

Thinking of ways to commemorate the life of the Civil Rights icon? Here are a few you can do.

Where to Turn in a Crisis: Emergency Resources for California Fire Relief

Your guide to essential services, safety tips, and support for families affected by the California fires.

Eaton Fire Devastates Historic Altadena, Displacing Black Families and Destroying Legacies

While celebrity losses grab headlines, the Eaton Fire has destroyed nearly 1,000 structures in Altadena, displacing Black families who’ve shaped the community for generations. Here's a brief history of the community.

Investigators Believe New Orleans’ Attacker Was Not ‘Solely Responsible’ for Incident

15 were reported dead along with about 30 being injured on Bourbon Street during a New Year’s celebration.

Jimmy Carter, 39th President Who Became Human Rights Champion, Dies at 100

The one-time Georgia peanut farmer was a Nobel Prize winner who continued as a humanitarian after leaving the White House.

Rayful Edmond, D.C.'s 'King of Cocaine,' Dies In Federal Custody At 60

The man behind D.C.’s crack epidemic and a key figure in over 100 federal prosecutions, Edmond’s was a pivotal chapter in the city’s history.

Man Who Jumped Onto Judge Sentenced to a Minimum of 26 Years

Deobra Redden denied that he was a “bad guy” and “evil person” during his sentencing.

Nikki Giovanni, Iconic Poet and Activist, Passes Away at 81

Celebrated author and Virginia Tech professor Nikki Giovanni leaves behind a powerful legacy of Black pride, activism, and literary excellence.

Bullies Allegedly Took Pictures of Middle School Girl In ICU After Suicide Attempt

Kelaia Turner, who was 12 at the time of the suicide attempt, spent 101 days in the hospital after hanging herself last year.

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