Making Los Angeles Whole Again

On Passover, Jews around the world are obligated to fulfill the commandment of remembering the devastation and life-upending disruption that was woven into the exodus from Egypt as if it happened to them personally. It is not enough to recall a tragedy and be a passive observer of suffering. Rather, one of the most fundamental […]

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US Meth Deaths Surge 6,100%: Study Shows Record Rise in Methamphetamine Mortality Rate Since 1999

US Meth Deaths Surge 6,100%: Study Shows Record Rise in Methamphetamine Mortality Rate Since 1999

Methamphetamine-related deaths in the United States have skyrocketed by a staggering 61-fold between 1999 and 2021, according to a groundbreaking new study—underscoring a rapidly escalating crisis in addiction and public health. Delving into the gender dynamics behind these tragic figures could be key to refining harm-reduction strategies and improving outcomes for those battling addiction, emphasized […]

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"Solo Female Van Life: Why Women Over 50 Are Leading the RV Travel Movement

“Solo Female Van Life: Why Women Over 50 Are Leading the RV Travel Movement

Defying societal expectations and rewriting the narrative of aging, older women are hitting the open road alone, embracing adventure, growth, and the promise of new horizons. Armed with caravans, campervans, or rugged 4WDs and tents, these intrepid travelers journey across Australia’s breathtaking landscapes—from the dusty expanses of the Oodnadatta Track to the pristine wilds of […]

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Kushner's $1.4 Billion Albania Resort Project Approved Ahead of Trump Presidential Transition

Kushner’s $1.4 Billion Albania Resort Project Approved Ahead of Trump Presidential Transition

The government of Albania has taken a step in currying favor with the second Donald Trump presidency by granting strategic investor status to a company tied to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The ambitious project will transform Sazan, a once-isolated Mediterranean island and former military outpost, into an opulent resort destination. […]

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Wikipedia’s Supreme Court On the Verge of Topic Banning 8 Editors from Israel-Palestine Area

Wikipedia’s Arbitration Committee (ArbCom), which is the site’s version of the Supreme Court, is on the verge of issuing indefinite topic bans to eight editors involved in the Israel-Palestine topic area, most of them of being anti-Israel editors. ArbCom is Wikipedia’s highest dispute resolution board consisting of 15 members (one of whom is currently inactive) […]

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