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12 Years On: Flint’s Unhealed Water Crisis Scars

My News2026-01-2203 mins

12 years after Flint’s 2014 water switch, lead poisoning and Legionnaires’ disease still haunt the community. This crisis underscores the fight for clean water rights.

Cancer Alley: Louisiana’s Toxic Legacy of Environmental Racism

My News2026-01-2103 mins

In Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, Black residents face toxic pollution and systemic neglect. A UN report labels it environmental racism as communities fight for clean air.

First-Person: Spain’s High-Speed Train Collision Kills 39

My News2026-01-1903 mins

An eyewitness account of the January 18 high-speed train collision near Córdoba, Spain, where 39 lives were lost and rescue operations continue.

Skid Row Spotlight: LA’s Homeless Crisis and the Elusive American Dream

My News2026-01-1903 mins

LA’s Skid Row highlights a record surge in US homelessness, showing the human impact of policy crackdowns and the fight for safety, dignity, and the American Dream.

Soaring Rice Costs in Japan: Households Feeling the Pinch 🍚

My News2026-01-1802 mins

Japan’s supermarket rice prices hit a record ¥4,267 per 5kg, forcing households to cut consumption and hunt discounts.

Greenlanders Push Back on U.S. Annexation Proposal

My News2026-01-1703 mins

Greenlandic residents push back against U.S. annexation plans, warning indigenous communities could become ‘second-rank citizens’ if statehood moves forward.

Greenland Locals Speak Out Against U.S. Seizure Threats

My News2026-01-1702 mins

Greenland residents push back against U.S. threats of annexation, rejecting a 2025 bill to authorize forced takeover and standing up for their freedom.

Toronto Hails PM Mark Carney’s Visit to Boost Canada-China Tech Ties

My News2026-01-1403 mins

Toronto residents share their hopes for Canada-China cooperation as PM Mark Carney kicks off his visit to China focusing on AI and emerging tech collaborations.

Toronto Talks: Locals on China and Carney’s 2026 Visit

My News2026-01-1302 mins

As Canadian PM Mark Carney heads to China Jan 14–17, we hit Toronto streets for impressions of China’s economy and insights on boosting Canada-China cooperation.