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LA County Sues State Farm Over Wildfire ClaimsEnvironment — 3hLos Angeles County filed a lawsuit against State Farm alleging delays, denials, and underpayments of wildfire-related claims from the Eaton and Palisades fires, accusing the insurer of unfair business practices and violations of California’s unfair competition laws. The action accompanies state regulatory scrutiny and other legal actions as survivors describe ongoing displacement and financial hardship.

Scientists inject 6,000 elms to breed disease-tolerant stockScience — 10hU.S. researchers are using Dutch elm disease to breed and restore American elm trees, injecting thousands of young elms to test disease resistance and then propagating survivors for seed orchards and future reforestation. This effort is part of a broader push to protect forests from pests and pathogens that threaten biodiversity and hydrology, including challenges to other species like ash trees.

Drone Strike Near Kyiv Kills at Least 37World — 3dRussian drone attacks destroyed a Yasno warehouse storing solar-power equipment, with most of the gear damaged but some survivors moved to other sites; no injuries were reported. Yasno says it will continue to meet its commitments to customers and that equipment shortages won’t occur due to existing reserves, while Ukraine’s broader supply chains face disruption from warehousing strikes.

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Nepal floods leave 17,000 children in urgent needWorld — 3dAid has begun reaching survivors after the catastrophic flash floods along Nepal’s border with China, with thousands displaced and many communities relying on makeshift relief centers. UN agencies say about 17,000 children need urgent humanitarian assistance, dozens of schools were destroyed or damaged, hundreds of thousands are affected, and lawmakers and aid groups are coordinating search-and-rescue, health, water and protection services while UN Women warns that women and girls face heightened risks of violence and trafficking in the disaster’s aftermath.

IJRAs California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three TimesParis Apodaca · 6 min · 5h

8-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunites with motherWorld — 3dEight-year-old Zoyal Ghale survived Nepal’s flash floods by climbing a tree, was rescued with a broken leg and airlifted to Kathmandu, and was reunited with his mother after days of searching as relief impacts thousands of children. The case underscores the broader humanitarian crisis in Nepal, where tens of thousands of children are affected and many families remain separated.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

Batkid Saves San FranciscoGood News — FROM 2013Make-A-Wish asked a city to play along for one five-year-old leukemia survivor. Twenty thousand people showed up in costume.

The Miracle of the Andes: 72 Days, 16 SurvivorsGood News — FROM 1972Two months after the world gave them up for dead, two young men walked out of the Andes to save their friends.

Lindsay Clancy Trial Highlights Postpartum Psychosis Risks — Aug 23, 2026Postpartum psychosis affects about 1 to 2 per 1,000 births and is drawing renewed attention through the Lindsay Clancy case, with survivors like Bridget Chesterton sharing their experiences to dispel myths and push for awareness and treatment. Celebrities and moms alike are opening up about postpartum mental health—Milano sharing her own anxiety story and other mothers speaking out—to stress that recognition and urgent support are essential.

Jenny White Plans McCord List TV Series Debut — 6dCanadian medical-thriller author Jenny White, a retired nurse and brain-tumor survivor, is expanding her career by becoming a television host in a new partnership with the McCord List network, bringing her clinical expertise and storytelling to a broader audience. The collaboration highlights themes of resilience and professional reinvention as she reaches viewers who may not be familiar with her books.

On X · @theberneeseBarcelona Supporter Hails “This Is My Life Now” After 5-2 La Liga WinSports content creator @theberneese posted two photos tied to FC Barcelona’s 5-2 thrashing of Rayo Vallecano with the caption “This is my life now😭❤️,” conveying pure emotional joy at the team’s dominant early-season performance. The post drew celebratory replies mostly from fellow Barcelona fans.3,199 likes · 20m

CAR-Cameroon border artisanal mine collapse kills 100+ — Aug 18, 2026A gold mine collapse in the Abba region of the Central African Republic left dozens dead and many trapped, with rescuers racing to pull survivors as figures vary from about 30 confirmed dead to well over 100 feared dead. The incident underscores the high risks of artisanal mining in the region, where collapses are frequent and assistance is being sought from aid groups and authorities.

Tunisia migrant boat sinks; 13 missing — Aug 22, 2026At least 13 Tunisians are missing after a migrant boat sank off the Tunisian coast, leaving two survivors with one in critical condition as rescue efforts continue. Rights groups contend that EU-Tunisia migration funding has driven intensified border controls contributing to abuses and the tragedy, while authorities note a decline in departures due to tightened surveillance and security measures.

VS BattleJim Carrey vs Adam SandlerRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler · 146 votes — pick a side

Dozens Feared Dead as Sokoto Boat Capsizes — Aug 20, 2026A spate of boat capsizings in Gorau town, Goronyo LGA, Sokoto State has caused a high casualty toll as rescue operations continue, with reports of about 40 dead from boats carrying farmers and children to rice fields while more than 70 people were on board. Emergency services, local divers and residents are conducting ongoing search-and-rescue efforts, with the village head among the survivors and authorities yet to confirm full details.

Vietnam Charges Man in Rape Case — Aug 19, 2026Vietnam has charged a 23-year-old man in Hanoi with raping a 24-year-old American student during a group trip, with her alleging police and the perpetrator’s family pressured her to settle privately; the case highlights Vietnam’s handling of sexual violence and survivor pressure. Separately, a 23-year-old man is under investigation for raping a 24-year-old Vietnamese American woman at a hot spring resort, illustrating ongoing prosecutions and potential penalties under Vietnam’s penal code.

Tourist helicopter crashes in Samburu; reports of no survivors — Aug 19, 2026A helicopter crashed in Samburu County, Kenya, with reports that tourists may have been on board and authorities have not yet confirmed casualties. Rescue teams are rushing to the rugged site amid conflicting information and ongoing investigations into what happened near Mount Ololokwe and the Ewaso Nyiro river.

IJRBurglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 6h

Eaton Fire Survivors Rally for CARE Fund — Aug 18, 2026More than 100 Eaton Fire survivors and local leaders traveled to Sacramento to press state lawmakers for a $25 million Community Aid for Rebuilding and Equity Fund to cover rebuilding gaps and preserve affordable housing, including provisions for gap funding and potential land-banking for affordable homes. Support from groups such as the NAACP and the Dena Rise Up coalition underscored the fire’s devastation and the need to prevent displacement of long-time residents.

QuizWhat's your money personality?Somewhere between spreadsheet monk and payday comet. Twelve questions to diagnose your financial alter ego.3 min · today's quiz

Gaza Zoo Reopens in Nuseirat Despite War — Aug 18, 2026Despite the Gaza war, Mahmoud Gomaa reopened a zoo near Nuseirat to provide a rare moment of normalcy for traumatized children, but the animals are severely malnourished due to shortages of food, medicine, and vaccines. The conflict has taken a heavy toll—some animals were killed or left behind, others disappeared, and the survivors largely rely on frozen meat as they struggle to endure the siege.

Flores Quake: Aftershocks and Large Relief Effort — Aug 15, 2026A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia, triggering intense shaking, landslides and widespread damage as residents fled and rescue teams worked to reach survivors, with an initially issued tsunami warning that was later lifted. Authorities reported trapped individuals, access disruptions from landslides, dozens of aftershocks, and ongoing damage assessments across Flores and surrounding areas.

Hyundai Hope on Wheels expands cancer survivorship scale — Aug 16, 2026A broad push in cancer research has driven pediatric survival gains through substantial funding and FDA-approved therapies, while public understanding of survivorship remains mixed and the long-term needs of survivors persist. At the same time, preclinical work combining radiopharmaceuticals with CAR T-cell therapy shows promise for neuroblastoma, and specialized fellowships in Canada are expanding clinical and translational opportunities in lung cancer research.

hVIVO expands orderbook to £65m, signals H2 reboundBusiness — Jul 23, 2026hVIVO reported a first-half revenue of £16.3 million, with the order book more than doubled to £65 million, supporting expectations for a stronger second half and full-year growth overall. The company, now operating under one integrated brand, expects negative mid-single-digit EBITDA in H1 but positive EBITDA in H2 as contract work accelerates and visibility improves into 2027 and beyond.

On X · @theberneeseBarcelona Fan Account Trolls Real Madrid with “You Score 4 We Score 5” Video BanterSports content creator @theberneese (760k+ followers) posted a short video clip—widely identified by users as featuring Nollywood actors—captioned “You score 4 we score 5 @realmadrid.” The post is light-hearted football rivalry banter, referencing recent high-scoring results (Real Madrid’s 4-goal outing and Barcelona’s 5-goal performance). It is trending due to the author’s large audience, the perennial El Clásico/Madrid-Barça fan tension on X, and rapid engagement (thousands of likes, hundreds of reposts, 100+ replies) among football communities, especially in Africa and among Culés.3,203 likes · 21m

Butterfly Network CEO DeVivo sells 211,798 shares to cover tax withholdingFinance — Jul 21, 2026"Butterfly Network insiders have used sell-to-cover transactions tied to RSU vesting to satisfy tax withholding, with CEO Joseph DeVivo selling 211,798 shares at a weighted $6.56 average and retaining 7,672,046 shares, while director and president/CEO Victor Ku sold 48,540 shares and holds 1,015,099 shares after the automatic tax-related disposals. A mandatory- disclosure filing explains buy/sell details under Rule 144 and notes that these sell-to-cover actions are automatic under the company's policy, not discretionary trades.

Langley hosts 33rd annual burn camp for kidsHealth — Jul 21, 2026Sixty-inclusive 59 kids aged 8 to 18 kick off the 33rd annual summer camp for burn survivors with a Langley-hosted kickoff by IAFF Local 4550, as campers from BC and the Yukon prepare for a week-long program in Squamish. The event featured volunteers, counselors, and ten former campers acting as junior counsellors, with organizers noting the significance of showing up for these youth and this being the first time Local 4550 hosted the opening ceremonies.

Amravati spiritual leader booked for rape, POCSO; abscondingPolitics — Jul 21, 2026A spiritual leader of Anand Math in Amravati, Dattagiri Guru Jairamji Maharaj, has been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act for allegedly raping and sexually exploiting a woman who was a minor when the abuse began in 2016, with police launching a search for him as he remains absconding. The case is being investigated by Chandur Railway police, with the survivor’s account detailing repeated offenses over the years and further probe underway.

Peter Lassally Dies at 93, Iconic Late-Night ProducerEntertainment — Jul 20, 2026Peter Lassally, the longtime late-night producer dubbed the 'host whisperer' for guiding The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, and The Late Late Show with Ferguson, has died at 93. A Holocaust survivor born in Hamburg who fled Nazi Germany, Lassally built a decades-spanning career from NBC pages to executive producer roles and helped Letterman move to CBS, retiring in 2015 after shaping multiple generations of hosts.

Red Tape Is Keeping Disaster Survivors In Limbo. Here’s How Trump Can Fix It — Jun 25, 2026Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina, and a year and a half after wildfires razed whole Los Angeles neighborhoods, survivors are still waiting for permission to rebuild. The…

IJRAI Might Have Just Made Hacking A Bank Easier Than Ever, Finance Leader SaysDylan Kresak · 3 min · 6h