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L.A. Wildfire Victims Need Cash More Than Used Clothes: How to Help

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L.A. Wildfire Victims Need Cash More Than Used Clothes: How to Help

After natural disasters, relief organizations are overwhelmed by clothing donations. Aid groups in Southern California say money is more helpful.

By Steven Kurutz

A Loss and Damage Fund Is Taking Shape at COP Climate Talks

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A Loss and Damage Fund Is Taking Shape at COP Climate Talks

The U.N. climate summit in Azerbaijan has cleared the for way aid to flow when lower-income countries are hit.

By David Gelles

Hurricane Recovery Efforts Disrupted by Conspiracy Theories and Falsehoods

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Hurricane Recovery Efforts Disrupted by Conspiracy Theories and Falsehoods

Experts warn that weather-related disinformation can rapidly escalate into real-world risks and distract from aid.

By Tiffany Hsu and Stuart A. Thompson

Why N.Y.C. Hotel Rooms Are So Expensive Right Now

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Why N.Y.C. Hotel Rooms Are So Expensive Right Now

The average hotel room rate in the city is $301 a night, a record. A major reason: One of every five hotels is now a shelter, contributing to a shortage of tourist lodging.

By Luis Ferre-Sadurni