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- 1LA fire victims program to end without FEMA funding●With no FEMA funding, program supporting LA fire victims set to sunset
A program supporting victims of the Los Angeles wildfires is set to shut down after federal FEMA funding did not come through. The news leaves people affected by the fires without a key source of assistance as recovery efforts continue, raising questions about how remaining needs will be met.
- 2Emmabuntüs featured in Good Tech for Linux accessibility work●📰 Emmabuntüs à la une sur Good Tech ! Un grand merci à Good Tech pour ce bel article qui met en lumière notre travail su
The Emmabuntüs collective is being highlighted in a new article by Good Tech, which covers its work on Linux accessibility, computer refurbishment and digital inclusion, including projects in Togo. The team thanked the outlet for the coverage, and the piece is drawing attention to the volunteer project's efforts to give old hardware a second life with a beginner-friendly Linux distribution.
- 3Record tent count at Montreal's largest homeless camp●Un "pays fort" de ses inégalités 🔴 "Malgré le froid qui commence déjà à s’installer, le nombre de tentes du plus gros ca
The number of tents at Montreal's largest encampment of homeless people, on Notre-Dame Street, has reached a peak in recent weeks, according to figures obtained by La Presse. The report notes that cold weather is already settling in, prompting criticism that Quebec presents itself as a strong country while inequality and homelessness grow on its streets.
- 4Congresswoman's Office Helps Edinburg Farm Resolve Visa Delay●De La Cruz Office Helps Edinburg Agriculture Business Resolve H-2A Visa Delay
The office of Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz helped an Edinburg, Texas agriculture business resolve a delay in its H-2A visa process, according to Texas Border Business. H-2A visas allow farms to bring in temporary agricultural workers, and backlogs can leave growers short of labor. The casework intervention reportedly cleared the holdup, easing staffing concerns for the local operation.
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Spanish football is talking about Iván Fresneda, the young right-back from La Resi, after national team coach Luis de la Fuente reportedly rates the mature teenager highly. Local press in Castilla have highlighted his rapid rise, with fans debating whether he deserves a place in Spain's senior squad in upcoming international windows.
- 6Los Javis' 'La Mesias' and Sorogoyen's 'Riot Police' Lead Movistar Sales●Los Javis' 'La Mesias,' Sorogoyen's Riot Police' Head Movistar Sales
New titles from Spanish creators Los Javis ('La Mesias') and Rodrigo Sorogoyen ('Riot Police') are heading international sales for Movistar Plus+, according to Variety. The projects, from two of Spain's most prominent filmmaking teams, are being positioned for wider distribution, drawing attention to the continued global reach of Spanish television and film production.
- 7Le Pen lashes out at Mediapart over Bardella revelations●La panique de Marine Le Pen se lit aussi dans ses propos contre Médiapart, après les révélations sur Bardella: "C'est à
Marine Le Pen is facing renewed scrutiny after the investigative outlet Mediapart published revelations concerning Jordan Bardella. The National Rally figure responded with pointed remarks, warning that there would be "a response to the way they behave" and suggesting journalists might need a Kevlar suit. Critics read the tone as defensive and an attack on press freedom, while supporters frame it as justified pushback against hostile reporting.
- 8LA mayor candidates face off at forum amid city crises▼LA mayor candidates set for forum as city struggles with homelessness, Hollywood job losses
Candidates running for mayor of Los Angeles are set to meet in a forum as the city confronts two pressing problems: a persistent homelessness crisis and significant job losses in the Hollywood entertainment industry. The debate gives voters a chance to hear how contenders would tackle housing and economic challenges, issues likely to dominate the race and shape public debate ahead of the election.