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Creating a Sense of Belonging at Penn State At Penn State’s Bellisario College of Communications, Gary Abdullah is dedicated to ensuring every student feels like they belong. As the assistant dean for diversity and inclusion, Abdullah understands the challenges students face, from academic pressures to adjusting to a new environment far from home. His office, […]

Malcolm and Jackie Robbins’ Rib Shack Smokehouse, located at 10841 Q St. in Omaha, Nebraska, represents far more than just a restaurant; it’s a testament to their enduring faith and resilience throughout a decade-long journey marked by both triumph and tribulation. Their story began in St. Louis, Missouri, where they established a successful restaurant business […]

Unprecedented Flooding in Kerr County: A Missed Opportunity for a Warning System The devastating flooding that struck Kerr County, Texas, over the Fourth of July weekend has sparked outrage and concern among residents and officials alike. This disaster, which resulted in the loss of more than 110 lives and left many others unaccounted for, has […]

A series of missed opportunities by local and state entities has come under scrutiny following a devastating flash flood in Kerr County, Texas, over the Fourth of July holiday. The agencies repeatedly failed to secure funding for a comprehensive flood warning system, a project that could have potentially saved lives and averted the disaster that […]

Missed Opportunities in Flood Prevention: The Kerr County Dilemma Over the past decade, crucial funding opportunities for a flood warning system in Kerr County, Texas, have been overlooked by various local and state agencies. This oversight became tragically evident when a devastating flood swept through the area over the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in […]

Retired Couple Awarded £500,000 After Light Blocked by Tower Development A retired couple has been awarded £500,000 in damages after a 17-storey office tower obstructed natural light to their home, significantly affecting their quality of life. Stephen and Jennifer Powell, who reside in a sixth-floor apartment at Bankside Lofts in London, claimed that the newly […]

Reviving Utopian Dreams in Peterlee: A Community’s Artistic Renaissance Decades have passed since the decline of the British coal industry, leaving towns like Peterlee in County Durham grappling with the aftermath. However, a glimmer of hope is emerging in this ‘left behind’ mining community, as grassroots creativity and public funding come together to breathe life […]