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Gaza in Mourning: Airstrikes Decimate Generations, Leaving Youssef Salem Among Few Survivors of Family Tragedy

BEIRUT, Lebanon — In the densely populated streets of Gaza, the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict is witnessed not just in the debris of homes but profoundly through the obliteration of families. Yousseff Salem, a survivor now living in Istanbul, recounts the acute losses that came in waves, tearing away the fabric of his extensive family network. He represents stories of past resilience now overshadowed by unprecedented tragedies. December’s airstrikes were particularly fatal, claiming …

Unsolved 1949 Killing of Tampa Officer Morris Lopez Reverberates Through Generations as Families Connect

Tampa, Florida — In the historic district of Ybor City, amidst its famed cigar factories and vibrant streets, the story of a nearly forgotten hero resurfaced, woven into the lives of two families over generations. This July marks 75 years since Tampa Police Officer Morris Lopez was fatally shot during a routine patrol, in an unresolved case that continues to evoke intrigue and sorrow. Jesse Roger, a former newsboy and now 87-year-old retired administrator and …

What To Know About Retirement Deadlines and Expectations

Retirement is an inevitable stage of life that eventually catches up with everyone. Even if you don’t voice it out loud, at some point while toiling away at your nine-to-five job, eventually, it will dawn on you that spending the remainder of your life in this manner is not what you desire. That’s when the questions about retirement start surfacing, and you realize that the future is now.