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NASA develops incredible tech that can help save people trapped under rubble of natural disasters: 'We can separate those motions out'
"Your body moves a millimeter when your heart beats." by Leslie SattlerAugust 17, 2025 Photo Credit: NASA via Facebook Space technology is saving lives on Earth. Rescue teams are deploying radar equipment that locates survivors buried beneath...

Haiti names new head of transitional council ahead of scheduled elections
Haiti has appointed businessman Laurent Saint-Cyr as the head of its transitional presidential council as the country continues to battle rampant gang violence, corruption and economic insecurity. Saint-Cyr’s inauguration ceremony took place on...

Lay missionary and 3-year-old boy kidnapped from orphanage in Haiti
ACI Prensa Staff, Aug 7, 2025 / 07:00 am On the morning of Sunday, Aug. 3, nine people working at an orphanage in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, were kidnapped. Among them was a lay missionary and a disabled child, barely 3 years old....

The conflict behind the kidnapping of Gena Heraty from an orphanage in Haiti
"You can't run from bullets in a straight skirt." Those words were recalled by kidnapped humanitarian Gena Heraty in 2023 when she wrote an article for the Mayo News.It was a reference to a casual conversation with a female work colleague when...

This Springfield location is dedicated to helping human trafficking survivors rebuild their lives one thread at a time
SPRINGFIELD, Fla. – In the heart of Springfield, a remarkable organization is changing lives. Rethreaded, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women who have survived human trafficking, is helping them put the pieces of their lives back...

JAMAICA’S GLOBAL PLAY
Juici Patties continues to grow its presence, both locally and internationally. Pictured here is the company’s Drax Hall location, with the brand’s signature mascot welcoming customers., IN the United States, quick-service dining has long been...

Amsterdam on the Anacostia
More of this, please. Image by Jim Havard used with permission. GGWater Week took us around some of the region’s remarkable water and waterfront features. In our final post of the week, we’re reflecting on how we could do a lot more with our fluid...

Hurricane Erin embarks on a ferocious week of churning the Atlantic
Newly designated Hurricane Erin is predicted to roil the waters of the Atlantic for a week or more as it arcs westward and northward. Erin is predicted to be a major hurricane (Category 3 or stronger) for at least three days, likely peaking as a...

The Roots of Readiness: Setting the Foundation for the Navy Dental Corps
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES 08.15.2025 Anniversaries are more than just dates on a calendar. They offer a moment to pause and celebrate the contributions of individuals, both past and present. They also build esprit de corps by helping...

Earthquakes: Planning architecture, engineering and design to address hazards before they become disasters
THE Philippines sits along the Pacific Ring of Fire — the belt of tectonic activity around the Pacific Ocean where more than 75 percent of the world’s volcanoes and 90 percent of earthquakes occur. This archipelago’s location atop major tectonic...

iciHaiti - Culture : List of 10 finalists of the National Dissertation Competition
iciHaiti - Culture : List of 10 finalists of the National Dissertation Competition 31/07/2025 10:16:56 List of the 10 finalists (out of 167 participants) for the fourth edition of the National Essay Competition, organized by the Muse Center, on...
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Survivor car curse victims reveal what actually happened to their vehicles By Dalton Ross
Everybody wants to win big on Survivor. But what if you could win big and lose big at the same time? That is the fate that befell 12 different people between seasons two and 14 of the reality competition franchise. In that early era of the show,...

21 Global Media Leaders Chosen for 6th Executive Program Cohort
The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY is thrilled to introduce the sixth cohort of the Executive Program in News Innovation and Leadership. Hailing from nine countries, territories, and nation-states from around the world, these...

A Dermatologist’s Guide to Treating Every Type of Scar
Spend enough time on TikTok, and you’ll be baited by a $12 scar cream that claims to virtually erase every mark. Scroll a little further, and a #Dermfluencer touts a $1,200 laser with a similar promise. The algorithm makes it all seem...

iciHaiti - CSC/CA : Asset declaration of 79 new auditors
iciHaiti - CSC/CA : Asset declaration of 79 new auditors 30/07/2025 10:24:27 On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC) held a special asset declaration day at its premises for 79 new auditors of the Superior Court of Accounts and...

Emeril's celebrating 35 years with special Hansen's Sno-Bliz collab
Emeril's, Hansen's Sno-Bliz teaming up for summer collab REGENCY CAM REALLY SHOWS THE PICTURE OF WHAT WE’VE HAD ALL DAY. IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO COME DOWN AT ANY TIME, AND STORMS ABOUND, BUT THAT WAS REALLY FEW AND FAR BETWEEN, AND WE CAN...

raffle off the bus
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In Immokalee, Community Groups Plant With Extreme Heat and Farmworker Neighbors in Mind
There are more than 300 farms in Collier County, Florida, perhaps best known for growing tomatoes. Yet within the county, in the unincorporated community of Immokalee, farmworkers often struggle to put fresh fruit and vegetables on their own...

The bittersweet party
I posted the invitation in my Google Classroom stream: Join us for a party celebrating the last class of the spring session. On the surface, it was a standard invitation. It included the date, time, and location. In addition, I asked my adult ESL...

Trump immigration policies hit Overland Park school weeks before raids on 2 local restaurants
Sarah Hayde Andrews was excited when Tierra Encantada opened its doors in Overland Park in January. In fact, she was among the first parents to enroll her toddler in the new preschool, which promises “100% Spanish immersion.” “I really loved the...