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- Written by: Valenenzia Gruelle
The recent $5.1 million grant awarded by FHLBank San Francisco for affordable housing in Nevada [1] serves as a beacon of hope for those striving to navigate the ever-complex landscape of financial stability. Yet, as we celebrate this progress, we must confront an insidious issue that plagues both the young and the old: misinformation. Older populations, often labeled as easy targets for misinformation, are caught in a paradox of vulnerability and blame. How can we leverage initiatives like these grants to foster not just physical housing, but also an informed and resilient community?
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- Written by: Anne Wienbloch
The 2025 International Aerial Photo Awards showcase the world from dizzying heights, inviting us to see the Earth through new eyes [2]. As drones and digital technology revolutionize how we capture and interpret landscapes, they challenge the boundaries of artistic engagement. Do these awe-inspiring images deepen our connection to the world, or do they risk diluting the intimacy of the artistic encounter?
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- Written by: Bob Fratenni
In a world increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence, the cracks in the facade are becoming harder to ignore. Businesses initially dazzled by the promise of AI's efficiency and cost-cutting potential are now grappling with unforeseen consequences. From costly errors to cultural faux pas, the reliance on AI is proving to be a double-edged sword, much like the satellites cluttering our night skies that were meant to connect us but now obscure our view of the stars. Just as the night sky was once a compass and a canvas for human imagination, AI was heralded as the next frontier. Yet, as we hurtle into this new era, it's worth questioning whether we are losing our way.
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- Written by: Alex Dupcheck
Brazil enters the second half of 2025 with brisk international activism and some genuine social gains, yet still wrestles with high inflation, expensive credit and bitter political fault-lines at home.
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Barbra Dender flies to the remote island of Socotra, hungry for an untouristed mystery and a new story for her glass cabinet of artifacts. She takes a whitewashed rental in Hadibu and explores the markets and highlands, where dragon’s blood trees hum in the wind and . . .
CHAPTER 1 - The Dragon’s Blood Covenant
At the fissure revealed by low tide, Barbra turns to find a wary Socotri boy who knows her name but refuses to help, warning that families are watching. Following his oblique hint westward, she treks toward Qalansiyah, past dragon’s blood trees leaning toward the surf. . . .
CHAPTER 2 - Whispers at Qalansiyah’s Blowhole
Trapped in the singing sea cave as the tide turns, Barbra is released at the last moment by unseen guardians who warn her off and seal the entrance, leaving her quest at a dead end. Days of silence from locals and a blocked fissure force her to step back, so she changes into . . .
CHAPTER 3 - When the Wind Refuses to Sing
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