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L.A.’s Terminal Island buildings listed among America’s 11 most endangered historic places

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The only two surviving buildings from Terminal Island’s days as a thriving Japanese American fishing village in the early 1900s have been placed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2025 list of America’s 11 most endangered historic places. The designation, announced Wednesday morning, is meant to elevate the visibility of the site, which stands … Read more

7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar, shakes buildings in Bangkok

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A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the Thai capital Friday, causing buildings to sway. The U.S. Geological Survey and Germany’s GFZ center for geosciences said the midday temblor was a shallow 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), with an epicenter in neighboring Myanmaraccording to preliminary reports reports. The greater Bangkok area is home to more than 17 … Read more