California’s insurance commissioner has asked insurers to make maximum payments for contents of homes destroyed in recent fires without requiring a complete inventory from policyholders by Feb. 28. Commissioner Ricardo Lara stated that survivors should not have to list every item to receive full replacement cost, emphasizing the need to prioritize rebuilding. Some homeowners have already received payments, while others struggle to fulfill inventory requirements, leading to delays in recovery efforts.
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Mahmoud Khalil describes ICE detention, decries Columbia ‘hypocrisy’
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and human rights defender, recently spoke out about the harsh conditions he faced during his 104-day detention by ICE, criticizing the university for its lack of support. Following his release, which the government is appealing, Khalil emphasized the need to continue fighting for Palestinian liberation and encouraged students to stand for justice despite fears of repression. Need More Context? 🔎
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