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#israel
from Washington Post
4 days ago
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Israel has damaged or destroyed nearly a quarter of buildings in Lebanon's south

Israel's military campaign has led to extensive destruction in southern Lebanon, affecting thousands of buildings and religious sites.

Israel Destroys Parts of Lebanese Village, Photos and Videos Show

Israel conducted demolition in Mhaibib, Lebanon, targeting a Hezbollah tunnel network amidst substantial destruction in the village.

Israel has damaged or destroyed nearly a quarter of buildings in Lebanon's south

Israel's military campaign has led to extensive destruction in southern Lebanon, affecting thousands of buildings and religious sites.

Israel Destroys Parts of Lebanese Village, Photos and Videos Show

Israel conducted demolition in Mhaibib, Lebanon, targeting a Hezbollah tunnel network amidst substantial destruction in the village.
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#community-resilience
from euronews
3 weeks ago
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Eight killed and millions without power as hurricane Milton recedes

Hurricane Milton caused substantial destruction in Florida, leading to multiple fatalities and massive relief efforts.

Absolute chaos': counting the cost of a deadly wildfire in northern Portugal

The wildfires in Albergaria-a-Velha resulted in significant destruction, loss of life, and profound emotional trauma for residents.

Eight killed and millions without power as hurricane Milton recedes

Hurricane Milton caused substantial destruction in Florida, leading to multiple fatalities and massive relief efforts.

Absolute chaos': counting the cost of a deadly wildfire in northern Portugal

The wildfires in Albergaria-a-Velha resulted in significant destruction, loss of life, and profound emotional trauma for residents.
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#natural-disaster

Massive search and rescue operation in wake of Hurricane Helene

Tropical Storm Helene has caused extensive damage and loss of life across the southeastern United States, highlighting urgent recovery efforts.

Park Fire rolls through nearly 7,000 more acres as containment stalls

Large-scale wildfire in California's Tehama, Butte counties grows to nearly 420,827 acres with 34% containment.

Massive search and rescue operation in wake of Hurricane Helene

Tropical Storm Helene has caused extensive damage and loss of life across the southeastern United States, highlighting urgent recovery efforts.

Park Fire rolls through nearly 7,000 more acres as containment stalls

Large-scale wildfire in California's Tehama, Butte counties grows to nearly 420,827 acres with 34% containment.
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Poem of the week: Four boys, maybe five by Tal Nitzan

The poem presents a moral dilemma framed in hypothetical scenarios about the implications of inaction amid chaotic destruction.
#war

"Under the Rubble"

The ongoing conflict leaves profound emotional and physical destruction, rendering homes into graves and memories into rubble.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 818

Citizens in Ukraine and Russia continue to suffer from the ongoing war, with attacks causing casualties and destruction in various regions.

Bitcoin vs. Real Estate: Which Is The Better Store Of Value In Times Of Conflict ?

Real estate is the most used store of value globally, representing approximately 67% of global wealth.
Macro-economic and geopolitical headwinds have highlighted the weaknesses of real estate as a physical store of value.

Witness of war: Through Motaz's lens

Motaz Azaiza documented the horrors of Israel's war on Gaza for 107 days.
Millions of people followed Azaiza's work on social media and viewed him as a hero.

"Under the Rubble"

The ongoing conflict leaves profound emotional and physical destruction, rendering homes into graves and memories into rubble.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 818

Citizens in Ukraine and Russia continue to suffer from the ongoing war, with attacks causing casualties and destruction in various regions.

Bitcoin vs. Real Estate: Which Is The Better Store Of Value In Times Of Conflict ?

Real estate is the most used store of value globally, representing approximately 67% of global wealth.
Macro-economic and geopolitical headwinds have highlighted the weaknesses of real estate as a physical store of value.

Witness of war: Through Motaz's lens

Motaz Azaiza documented the horrors of Israel's war on Gaza for 107 days.
Millions of people followed Azaiza's work on social media and viewed him as a hero.
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How Helene became the near-perfect storm to bring widespread destruction across the South

Hurricane Helene caused extensive destruction across multiple states due to its massive size, strength, and rapid movement.

Israeli Bulldozers Flatten Mile After Mile in the West Bank

Residents of Tulkarm and Jenin are facing unprecedented destruction from Israeli military operations, significantly impacting their communities and infrastructure.

Nude descending a staircase on a skateboard: Jan Hakon Erichsen's viral video art

Jan Hakon Erichsen creates absurdist performance art videos featuring playful destruction, humor, and engaging visual spectacle.
His work blends slapstick comedy with body horror, appealing to a wide audience on social media.

Israeli Military Withdraws From Jenin After 10-Day Raid

Israeli forces withdrew from Jenin after a deadly 10-day raid that caused extensive damage and civilian casualties.

In Eastern Ukraine, Terrifying Bombardment and Near Total Destruction

Russian glide bombs significantly enhance the destructive capacity of Russia's military in eastern Ukraine, impacting both soldiers' experiences and the overall conflict dynamics.
#wildfires

Fires Have Burned 4.5 Million Acres So Far in 2024, Blanketing Much of North America in Smoke

Wildfires are rapidly spreading across North America, causing significant devastation and exceeding previous years' records.

Largest wildfire in US grows to cover area bigger than Los Angeles

Wildfires in US are causing substantial destruction and require significant firefighting efforts.

A historic California mining community is decimated as the Park Fire and other massive wildfires rage in the Western United States

Wildfires are devastating Western US & Canada, destroying historic sites & threatening thousands of homes. Weather conditions provide slight relief for firefighters in the Northwest.

Firefighters from Around the World Headed to Canada to Battle Wildfires

Wildfires in Jasper, Alberta caused massive destruction, with officials estimating up to half of the town and 140 square miles of Jasper National Park affected.

Scenes From the Front Lines as Wildfires Rage in Canada and the West

Huge wildfires in Northern California, Pacific Northwest, and western Canada caused evacuations, poor air quality, and vast destruction, with many buildings burned and acres of land scorched.

Most destructive California wildfires in history

The Camp Fire in Butte County in 2018 holds the record for the most destructive wildfire in California history in terms of the number of structures destroyed.

Fires Have Burned 4.5 Million Acres So Far in 2024, Blanketing Much of North America in Smoke

Wildfires are rapidly spreading across North America, causing significant devastation and exceeding previous years' records.

Largest wildfire in US grows to cover area bigger than Los Angeles

Wildfires in US are causing substantial destruction and require significant firefighting efforts.

A historic California mining community is decimated as the Park Fire and other massive wildfires rage in the Western United States

Wildfires are devastating Western US & Canada, destroying historic sites & threatening thousands of homes. Weather conditions provide slight relief for firefighters in the Northwest.

Firefighters from Around the World Headed to Canada to Battle Wildfires

Wildfires in Jasper, Alberta caused massive destruction, with officials estimating up to half of the town and 140 square miles of Jasper National Park affected.

Scenes From the Front Lines as Wildfires Rage in Canada and the West

Huge wildfires in Northern California, Pacific Northwest, and western Canada caused evacuations, poor air quality, and vast destruction, with many buildings burned and acres of land scorched.

Most destructive California wildfires in history

The Camp Fire in Butte County in 2018 holds the record for the most destructive wildfire in California history in terms of the number of structures destroyed.
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#wildfire
from www.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Park Fire, Now California's Largest This Year, Spreads Rapidly

The Park fire in Northern California, allegedly sparked by intentional arson, has resulted in significant destruction and evacuation orders.
from www.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Wildfire Roars Through a Canadian Town Popular with Tourists

Up to half of a town within Jasper National Park destroyed by wildfires.

Park Fire, Now California's Largest This Year, Spreads Rapidly

The Park fire in Northern California, allegedly sparked by intentional arson, has resulted in significant destruction and evacuation orders.

Wildfire Roars Through a Canadian Town Popular with Tourists

Up to half of a town within Jasper National Park destroyed by wildfires.
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#civilian-casualties

Ukrainian village of Ocheretyne left in ruins after Russian barrage

The Ukrainian village of Ocheretyne is under heavy attack by Russian forces, with significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction.

How Will the Gaza War Finally End?

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has resulted in massive destruction, casualties, and displacement, with potential for broader conflict escalation.

Ukrainian village of Ocheretyne left in ruins after Russian barrage

The Ukrainian village of Ocheretyne is under heavy attack by Russian forces, with significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction.

How Will the Gaza War Finally End?

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has resulted in massive destruction, casualties, and displacement, with potential for broader conflict escalation.
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A first glimpse of Khan Younis, a Gaza city now lying in ruins

Palestinians returning to utterly destroyed city post-Israeli forces withdrawal in Khan Younis.
Khan Younis facing unprecedented destruction with over 80% buildings damaged and majority uninhabitable.

Gazan art centre destroyed during Israel's raid on Al-Shifa hospital

Shababeek for Contemporary Art, a key art space in Gaza, housing over 20,000 works, was destroyed by Israeli forces.
The destruction of Shababeek had a profound impact on artists like Shareef Sarhan, who lost his life's work and memories.

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes New York region

Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 in New York City metro area.
Residents felt rumbling across the eastern seaboard with no initial reports of damage by the Fire Department of New York.

Too Little Ammunition, Too Many Russians: The Harrowing Retreat from Avdiivka

Russian troops launched a relentless assault on the Zenith air-defense base, leading to its fall in less than a week.
Ukrainian soldiers faced overwhelming odds against Russian attacks, resulting in casualties and the destruction of fortifications.

Column: Millions of Angelenos haven't lived through a big quake. I have, and this is what it's like

The Northridge earthquake in 1994 was a significant event in Los Angeles.
The earthquake reminded the author of the previous riots and fear of total destruction in the city.

Camden Council admits role in removal of homeless tents near north London hospital entrance

Camden Council admitted involvement in the destruction of homeless people's tents in central London.
Initial investigations found operational involvement from Camden in the destruction of the tents.
The tents were cleared after a dispersal order was issued due to concerns for patient welfare near a hospital entrance.
parisreview1 year ago
RT @uatwm: William Gaddis y David Markson carteándose para @parisreview. Maravilla.

https://t.co/GwMw5OmGH6

Gaddis/Markson: Two Letters - The Paris Review

Although William Gaddis's first novel, The Recognitions, is now regarded as one of the great American novels of the second half of the twentieth century, it was panned upon its publication in March 1955.Among the early few who recognized its greatness was the future novelist David Markson, who read it shortly after it came out, was so impressed that he reread it a month or two later, and then decided to write Gaddis a fan letter.
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