







How adrenaline junkies ended up staffing Chile's firehouses — for no pay.
Guerrero: Displaced by Way of the Fire of Drones
Invisible Forced Displacement in Mexico

Deep Response: An Emergency Education in Post-Consumer Praxis
You see the climate destabilization, biodiversity loss, resource scarcity, toxic bioaccumulation, and climate injustice happening all around us. You aren't the type to bury your head in the sand or shrug it off and so you roll up your sleeves. But where to start? How to ensure your work doesn't...


The Santiago Boys
History Podcast · The Santiago Boys is a nine-part podcast about a group of radical utopians around Salvador Allende, Chile's socialist president. Undeterred by the Cold War and machinations of their enemies and aided …
Cheat sheet: A quick roundup of SoCal fire coverage and safety resources
The basics on active fires and your one-stop shop for resources.

Unintended consequences: How Pinochet’s policies empowered Chilean women
Rather than keeping women in the home, training programs helped them enter the workforce and sparked long-lasting changes in gender roles.

US senators urge crackdown on wildfire betting amid warnings of arson risk
Experts say growing trend on sites such as Polymarket and Kalshi could motivate people to start fires to win money

Californians are subsidizing mansion wildfire insurance as FAIR risk explodes
As commercial insurers have fled California in the wake of wildfires, FAIR has become the insurer of first resort for owners of multimillion-dollar properties in exclusive but fire-prone communities.

Architecture & Design on Instagram: "Paris witnessed widespread unrest on October 17 as demonstrations over rising living costs and deteriorating public services escalated into clashes, looting and fires. Around 110,000 people gathered in Paris, while nationwide turnout was estimated at 550,000 by authorities and 800,000 by organizers. Students, trade union members and other demonstrators protested over the cost of living, wages, education and government policies. Near Place de la République, masked groups smashed storefronts, looted businesses and set fires. Police used tear gas and water cannon as clashes erupted in central #Paris. Violence was also reported in Lyon, Marseille, Lille and Limoges. In Limoges, a fire severely damaged the historic city hall, causing its roof and clock tower to collapse. Paris police reported 855 arrests by October 18, while nationwide arrest figures continued to rise as authorities updated their totals. The #protests reflected wider frustration over the cost of living and the state of public services. Clashes, looting and fires caused significant disruption and damage to businesses and public buildings. 🎥: anyaraiszadeh #architectanddesign"
23K likes, 1,839 comments - architectanddesign on October 19, 2026: "Paris witnessed widespread unrest on October 17 as demonstrations over rising living costs and deteriorating public services escalated into clashes, looting and fires. Around 110,000 people gathered in Paris, while nationwide turnout was estimated at 550,000 by authorities and 800,000 by organizers. Students, trade union members and other demonstrators protested over the cost of living, wages, education and government policies. Near Place de la République, masked groups smashed storefronts, looted businesses and set fires. Police used tear gas and water cannon as clashes erupted in central #Paris. Violence was also reported in Lyon, Marseille, Lille and Limoges. In Limoges, a fire severely damaged the historic city hall, causing its roof and clock tower to collapse. Paris police reported 855 arrests by October 18, while nationwide arrest figures continued to rise as authorities updated their totals. The #protests reflected wider frustration over the cost of living and the state of public services. Clashes, looting and fires caused significant disruption and damage to businesses and public buildings. 🎥: anyaraiszadeh #architectanddesign".

Community groups' 'vital' disaster recovery work undervalued, report finds
A new Western Sydney University report finds grassroots organisations are often the first and last responders, but often face burnout.
Beyond the Petrostate: Ecuador's Left Dilemma - Dissent Magazine
In Ecuador, to oppose resource extraction is to be an enemy of the state.

Episode 386: The Power of Free
Everybody likes free. But free can be dangerous. On today's show, what happens when you take something that was free and give it a price. That's a highly risky move and the damage can be enormous.

Fake Cal Fire social media accounts are asking for donations
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – As Los Angeles begins rebuilding after the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires leveled entire communities, fraudsters and scammers have taken to social media to take ad…

Pix in Brazil | All about Latam's most relevant payment methods
Instant payment Pix quickly became Brazil's fastest-rising payment method and completely changed the way Brazilians pay. Learn how to leverage it!
I literally saw a post two weeks back in which a guy with two jobs was flagellating himself because he was short on rent, lamenting that had he donated plasma more, maybe his rent would be on time. This system is deeply fucked. Earth is a pleasure cruise for 1000 people and we're all just the staff.
More Perfect Union
Is this the “golden age” economy we’ve heard so much about? nbcnews.com/news/us-news/americans-sell-p…

Cheat Sheet: These are the steps fire victims need to take to make an insurance claim
What to do — and not do — when you get home after a fire evacuation

High winds and fires mean power outages. Here's how to prep

Evacuation terms can be confusing. Here’s what they mean and how to sign up for alerts

Every day is now fire season. Let's get you ready for the next wildfire burning near you

Cheat sheet: A quick roundup of SoCal fire coverage and safety resources