In the aftermath of the devastating Palisades Fire in northwest Los Angeles, Dr. Karina Maher and her husband Michael Kovac’s sustainable and fire-resistant home stood out among the rubble, thanks to features like fire-resistant cladding and defensive space. As they watched their security cameras capture the fire approaching, they experienced mixed feelings of relief and survivor’s guilt seeing their home intact amidst the destruction. With a focus on climate change and extreme weather events, the couple hopes society will prioritize designing resilient homes to combat the increasing threats posed by natural disasters.
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1 dead, 1 wounded after hotel shooting in Chicago’s River North
A shooting at a hotel in Chicago's River North neighborhood left one woman dead and another injured. The 29-year-old victim was found in the hotel lobby with a gunshot wound to her neck and is in good condition at Northwestern Hospital. The 32-year-old victim was found in a guest room and was pronounced dead at the hospital; the suspect, described as an unidentified male, fled the scene in a tan SUV. Full Article
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