Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Trick or thief? The frightening ways identities are stolen in 2025 It’s Halloween season—the time of year when ghosts, goblins, and ghouls come out to play. But the scariest monsters you’ll face this year don’t lurk in haunted houses; they hide in your inbox, your bank account, and even the sound of a familiar voice. Identity theft has become more chilling than ever in 2025, fueled by new technologies that make it easier for criminals to slip into your digital life unnotic...
JERUSALEM, Israel - October 12, 2025--In a stunning display of American leadership, President Donald Trump touched down in Israel late Sunday evening, ready to oversee a historic hostage exchange that could mark a turning point in the Middle East conflict. With the clock ticking toward a midnight deadline for the release of 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas, Trump's arrival signals his unyielding commitment to securing peace through strength-a promise he made good on with a...
Outrage has erupted in one of Santa Monica's most exclusive enclaves as Los Angeles County moves forward with plans to convert a former senior living center at the corner of Georgina Avenue and Ocean Avenue into a 47-bed mental health facility for individuals with severe psychiatric conditions. The project, funded through county grants under California's Proposition 1, aims to provide transitional housing and round-the-clock care amid a statewide push to address mental health...
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt - October 13, 2025--In a whirlwind day of diplomacy that spanned two nations and bridged decades of enmity, U.S. President Donald Trump oversaw the finalization of a landmark Gaza peace agreement, hailed as the end of a two-year war that claimed over 67,000 lives. The deal, brokered under Trump's 20-point plan unveiled last month, culminated in the release of the last 20 living Israeli hostages held by Hamas since the October 7, 2023, attacks, alongside...
October 10, 2025 – Sacramento, CA In a move that critics are calling a brazen overreach by state government, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 79, the so-called "Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act," into law today, further eroding local control over zoning in California's cities. Authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), the bill forces municipalities to allow mid-rise apartment buildings-some as tall as nine stories-near major transit hubs, s...
LOS ANGELES, CA – On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Fairmont Century Plaza at 2025 Avenue of the Stars hosted a triumphant United Hatzalah Gala, celebrating the organization's lifesaving work and honoring remarkable individuals. The event, chaired by business leaders Rick Caruso and Sunny Sassoon, drew a diverse crowd united in support of United Hatzalah of Israel, the world's leading fully volunteer emergency medical service. The evening's highlight was actress Gal G...
No teachers and no curriculum: Is this the school of the future? Walking into Brightworks could be a shock for helicopter parents — there are no rows of desks, no hallway passes and no bells to jolt students from one class to the next, Reasons to be Cheerful reports. Instead, the K-12 school is alive with invention, autonomy and what founder Gever Tulley calls “the energy of a big multi-generational family household.” In a quiet pocket of San Francisco’s Presidio, just a short...
The impact of vehicle technology on insurance: What drivers need to know in 2025 It's 2025, and tech-driven cars aren't just futuristic; they're everywhere. From intelligent dashboards to constantly connected systems, today’s vehicles are changing how insurers determine rates and manage claims. Tools like telematics, advanced driver-assistance systems, electric drivetrains, and real-time data streaming are influencing premiums and shaping the customer experience. For d...
ERIC data-sharing alliance helps uncover alleged double voting case in Pennsylvania Officials uncovered a five-year-old case of double voting in Pennsylvania with the help of a voter roll maintenance program that has been the target of conservative attacks in recent years, Votebeat reported. The case involved a man named Matthew Laiss, who moved from Pennsylvania to Florida in August 2020, and allegedly voted both in person in Florida and via mail ballot in Bucks County in...
Financing higher education: Scholarships, grants, and financial aid As college expenses increase, financial aid has become a lifeline for most students and families. According to Experian, for the 2024-2025 school year, tuition and fees ranged from $11,610 at in-state public colleges to $43,350 at private nonprofits. When you factor in housing, meals, and supplies, the total price tag drastically increases, with some students paying as much as $62,990 a year. Scholarship...
Suicide claims more Gen Z lives than previous generation For Gen Z adults, the oldest of whom are now reaching their late 20s, suicide is taking more lives than 10 years ago when millennials were the same age, according to a Stateline analysis of federal death statistics. The bulk of the increase, 85%, is among Black and Hispanic men, many in Southern and Midwestern states. Experts disagree on the root causes of the growth in suicides, but they see a wave of untreated...
September 20th, Beverly Hills-Every September, the Television industry celebrates its own by hosting the EMMY awards. Veteran luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, GBK honored the 2025 EMMY Award Nominees and Presenters by hosting the Celebrity Luxury Lounge Presented by GBK Brand Bar. Held on the 12th and 13th September 2025, this event was hosted at the gorgeous Sun Rose Hotel on the iconic Sunset strip in West Hollywood. This is GBK's 19th Annual Luxury...
On Friday September 12-13 2025, GBK Brand Bar hosted its 19th Annual Luxury Lounge at The Sun Rose Hotel, 8430 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood,CA 90069. Presented by Oro Ventro Parfum, the fragrance of legacy , passion and innovation, as well as Burj Bites, creators of Kunafa-filled chocolates from Dubai, this amazing two-day celebration set the stage for television's biggest night with an unforgettable mix of gifts, experiences, and star power. Guests were treated to luxury...
Federal authorities have arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, a French-born Uber driver now living in Melbourne, Florida, for allegedly igniting the Palisades Fire that incinerated 6,900 structures, claimed 12 lives, and scorched 23,000 acres across Pacific Palisades, Topanga, and Malibu. The January 2025 blaze, one of Los Angeles’ most destructive wildfires, has left the affluent coastal community grappling with loss and a transformed landscape. Timeline of a Catastrop...
October 6, 2025 – Avalon, Santa Catalina IslandOn Santa Catalina Island, a pristine jewel off Southern California's coast, a contentious battle is unfolding over the future of its non-native mule deer population. The Catalina Island Conservancy (CIC), which manages 88% of the 76-square-mile island, has proposed eradicating an estimated 2,000 deer to protect the island's fragile ecosystem. The plan, revised after fierce public backlash in 2024, has sparked heated debate, p...
