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SF music
fromKqed
6 hours ago

'Postcard Memories' Reminds Us That Home Is a Feeling | KQED

DIY artist Window merges mixed-media art, prop design, and music, using a handmade papier-mâché head and postcards as a metaphor for home and displacement.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

If they had killed me, it would have been better'

Islam's* life was changed forever by an air strike in November 2023. The young woman from el-Geneina, Sudan, had been preparing for her exams when a strike landed directly on her family's home. Now, sitting in one of the countless straw structures in a sprawling refugee camp in Adre just over the border in eastern Chad, Islam, 22, sobs as she recalls what happened to her.
World news
#hurricane-katrina
fromKqed
5 days ago
California

Katrina Survivors in Bay Area Reflect on Loss, Resilience 20 Years Later | KQED

fromAxios
1 week ago
US news

First-of-its-kind data shows where displaced New Orleanians landed after Katrina

fromKqed
5 days ago
California

Katrina Survivors in Bay Area Reflect on Loss, Resilience 20 Years Later | KQED

fromAxios
1 week ago
US news

First-of-its-kind data shows where displaced New Orleanians landed after Katrina

US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

As many as 1,000 killed in Sudan landslide

A massive landslide in Jebel Marra, Darfur, destroyed Tarseen and killed up to 1,000 displaced, starving residents who had fled conflict and famine.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Fear haunts us': Pakistan's floods leave mental scars long after waters recede

Torrential rains and flash floods in northern Pakistan have killed hundreds, destroyed homes and services, displaced families, and triggered a severe emerging mental health crisis.
#gaza-city
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Pennsylvania's Data Boom: 5 Key Takeaways Homeowners Should Know

Pennsylvania is positioning itself as a hub for data centers, attracting billions in investments and creating job opportunities in AI and advanced manufacturing sectors. The state's favorable conditions for data centers, such as cheap energy and a skilled workforce, are drawing tech projects like Project Gravity to the area. Pennsylvania's zoning laws have hindered the development of data centers and residential housing, contributing to rising home prices and rents.
Real estate
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

They're Some of the Country's Most Vulnerable Citizens-and Trump's Newest Target

Federalization of D.C. police and National Guard deployment forced encampment clearances, displaced at least 20 people, and caused fear and uncertainty among people experiencing homelessness.
#climate-change
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Pakistan's Punjab evacuates half a million people stranded by floods

Heavy monsoon rains swelled three rivers in Punjab, displacing about 481,000 people, affecting over 1.5 million, and triggering the province's largest-ever rescue operation.
fromwww.nature.com
3 days ago

These Giant Cracks Are Swallowing CitiesAnd No One's Stopping Them

Gigantic gullies are expanding across African cities, displacing hundreds of thousands due to sandy soils, inadequate drainage, heavy rains, and human factors.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

San Jose: Six people displaced due to apartment complex fire

A two-alarm cooking fire at a San Jose apartment complex damaged four units, displaced six residents, and sent one person to the hospital.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

United Nations says children make up 50 percent of gang members in Haiti

Children now make up about half of Haiti's gang members, with child recruitment and grave violations rising sharply amid expanding gang control.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Behind Pakistan's repeated floods: Melting glaciers, depleted forests

Deforestation and glacial melting are the two leading causes compounding the climate crisis in the north of Pakistan. It was a routine day, and 26-year-old Muntazer Mehdi had performed his mid-afternoon prayers. Then, after lunch, the mountains started growling. The tailor, who lived in Chogogrung village at the foothills of the Siachen glacier the world's second-largest non-polar glacier knew what he had to do: Run.
Environment
Environment
fromNature
1 week ago

Deep gashes are tearing through cities, swallowing houses and displacing vast numbers of people

Expanding urban gullies in African cities are rapidly displacing hundreds of thousands, driven by sandy soils, inadequate drainage, and rapid urbanization.
New York City
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Tempers flare at public hearing on Coney Island casino proposal

Brooklyn residents are sharply divided over a proposed $3.4 billion Coney Island casino, citing potential economic opportunities and fears of displacement and neighborhood change.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Pakistan's farmers battle floods, debt and climate-driven crisis

Pakistan’s worsening floods and droughts repeatedly devastate farmers, crops, homes and livestock, forcing displacement and deepening debt amid rising climate vulnerability.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Ksenia Samotiy: Why falling in love with Ireland has reinforced in me why Ukraine's freedom is so vital

Ireland feels so distinctly itself, so fiercely shaped by its people, that it seems impossible to imagine it as anything but independent
Miscellaneous
#san-rafael
#gentrification
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Israeli military will call up 50,000 reservists as it plans new phase of war in Gaza

Israel will call up 50,000 reservists to expand operations into densely populated Gaza City areas aiming to defeat Hamas and secure remaining hostages.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Israel announces plan to move Palestinians to southern Gaza DW 08/16/2025

Israel plans to move Palestinians to southern Gaza before an offensive to take control of northern Gaza City.
#gaza-conflict
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago
World politics

The Irish Independent's View: If we thought the war on Gaza could not be escalated any further, Benjamin Netanyahu is proving us wrong

fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago
World politics

The Irish Independent's View: If we thought the war on Gaza could not be escalated any further, Benjamin Netanyahu is proving us wrong

World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

What about our lives?': emotions run high in frontline Ukrainian city over ceding land to Russia

Zaporizhzhia is under constant attack, and opinions on a peace deal vary, reflecting fears of losing territory to Russia.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Cholera kills 40 as Sudan faces worst outbreak in years, says MSF

Cholera outbreak in Sudan, worsened by war and displacement, has resulted in 40 deaths in Darfur and widespread illness across the country.
#fire
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

From dentist to artist: Sudanese exile turns to photography as an outlet for trauma

Red fabric represents trauma and bloodshed in Hashim Nasr's photography, reflecting the impact of war in Sudan.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UN warns of calamity' as Netanyahu pushes for Israel to seize Gaza City

Israel's plan to control Gaza City faces global condemnation and risks humanitarian disaster, including mass displacement and increased suffering.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Alien-shaped hot air balloons and a rare baby deer: photos of the day Friday

A Turkish angora cat peeks out from a wooden shelter at the Ankara Cat Protection, Survival and Promotion Centre at Ankara University. The veterinary faculty houses cats in safe conditions and helps them find new homes.
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Former residents remember Russell City after historic passage of reparation fund

To have that taken from you with no goodbyes, no relocation, no therapy, speaks to the deep loss experienced by the former residents of Russell City.
History
from48hills.org
1 month ago

The looming threat to hundreds of small businesses in San Francisco

Mayor Lurie's housing plan risks displacing up to a third of small businesses, especially in areas like the Geary corridor.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Dahiyeh families displaced by war now trapped by identity

Shia families in Dahiyeh, Beirut face struggles post-attacks, dealing with loss and displacement amid ongoing tensions with Israel.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

At least here I can't hear the blasts': Thai evacuees flee Cambodian border clashes

Evacuations occurred due to the deadliest fighting in a decade along the Thai-Cambodian border, leaving over 130,000 people displaced.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Jewish settlers impose their law on Palestinian Bedouins: No one is protecting us'

Attacks by Jewish settlers on Palestinian communities have intensified, leading to expulsions and destruction of homes in the northern Jordan Valley.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

For Highway Teardowns to Correct the Wrongs of the Past, Focus on Housing - Streetsblog USA

The residents living near the planned construction sites have faced confusion and fear due to poor communication about timing and logistics concerning their housing situations.
NYC real estate
#syria
#san-francisco
fromKqed
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF Just Voted to Ban Long-Term RV Parking. What Happens to the People Inside? | KQED

from48 hills
2 months ago
San Francisco

SF weaponizes parking rules to displace RV families: 6 takeaways from El Tecolote's blockbuster report - 48 hills

fromKqed
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF Just Voted to Ban Long-Term RV Parking. What Happens to the People Inside? | KQED

from48 hills
2 months ago
San Francisco

SF weaponizes parking rules to displace RV families: 6 takeaways from El Tecolote's blockbuster report - 48 hills

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

Anchoring Communities: How to Combat Displacement Through Asset Ownership - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Owning space—whether for housing, business, or agriculture—is critical for communities' resistance and long-term stability, shaping their communal purpose and future.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

In Belgium, a mother fears for her children under Israel's bombs in Gaza

Belgium approved visas for Rawan Alkatari's husband and children, but they are trapped in Gaza despite evacuation efforts.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Hayward, Alameda County officials propose Russell City reparations fund

Plans to establish a reparations fund for former Russell City residents aim to address historical injustices and lasting trauma from the community's demolition.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Wildfires reopen earthquake wounds in Turkiye's shattered Hatay province

"We looked at the sky confused at first. Smoke billowed from the mountains. The wind picked up and the flames kept rising," Yilmaz recounted, describing the same panic, the same suffocating fear.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

As the flood risk rises around the world, what can we do to adapt?

Floods kill thousands of people each year, with the aftermath often deadlier than the deluge itself, as crops die and disease spreads.
Environment
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Bed-Stuy house fire leaves 2 injured, 11 displaced * Brooklyn Paper

A two-alarm house fire in Bed-Stuy displaced 11 people and injured two, including a firefighter.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The hidden cost of oil: Families fractured by a pipeline project

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline project displaces communities and threatens cultural connections, despite promises of economic growth.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Dozens of Palestinian Bedouin families flee Israeli violence in West Bank

Israeli settlers' assaults have displaced 50 Palestinian families in the West Bank, particularly from a Bedouin community.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How Bad Bunny Turned a Toad Into a Figurehead

Bad Bunny's album Debí Tirar Más Fotos and its accompanying film have resurrected interest in the endangered Puerto Rican Crested Toad, also known as sapo concho.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Feels like heaven': Iranians return to Tehran, uncertain of future

“Coming back home after all these days, even from a place where you had physical safety, feels like heaven,” said Nika, a graphic designer.
World news
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Free ODC "State of Play Festival" Dance Show on Sisterhood & Identity (SF)

Komainu duet expresses themes of displacement and belonging through sisterhood and individual cultural identities.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Free Queer/Filipina Dance Show "Maya" at State of Play Festival (ODC Theater)

Kira Fargas' work examines themes of displacement and separation through the lens of dance, highlighting the struggles faced by marginalized communities.
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