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Build & Destroy
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A woman in Gaza is salvaging books from destroyed buildings and rubble, determined to preserve access to education amid the devastation of the war. By collecting and safeguarding whatever reading material survives, she hopes children and students in the territory can continue learning despite schools and libraries having been damaged or destroyed. The story has drawn attention as a symbol of resilience and the value placed on education even in crisis conditions.
- 2Fire destroys businesses and apartments in Jacksonville Beach▼Devastating Jacksonville Beach fire destroys business and apartments: ‘I lost everything’
A large fire tore through a building in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, destroying a business and the apartments above it. One resident described the loss bluntly, saying 'I lost everything' as crews responded to the blaze. The fire has displaced residents and wiped out livelihoods in the beachside community, with damage and any injuries still being assessed.