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  • Syrian opposition fighters remove a government Syrian flag from an official building in Salamiyah, east of Hama, Syria, on Saturday.
    Insurgents reach gates of Syria's capital, threatening to upend decades of Assad rule
    Insurgents' stunning march across Syria accelerated Saturday with news that they had reached the gates of the capital and that government forces had abandoned the central city of Homs.
  • Foreign nationals propel U.S. science. Visa limits under Trump could change that
    The incoming Trump administration is likely to crack down on the H-1B visas used by tech companies and research institutions to hire top talent from other countries.
  • Dayton, Ohio, launched an effort in 2011 to become more welcoming to immigrants. Backers say the newcomers have benefited the city, which was losing population for decades.
    Without immigrants, America's job growth would have stalled
    Springfield has become a lightning rod in a pitched battle over immigration. Meanwhile, Dayton has welcomed immigrants for more than a decade, to fill vacant jobs and revitalize old neighborhoods.
  • Heavy rains cause high water levels at the Rapidan Dam near Mankato, Minn., on Monday, June 24, 2024. Officials say the dam is threatened with “imminent failure.”
    More rain is possible in the deluged Midwest as flooding kills 2 and threatens a dam
    Severe storms are forecast for Tuesday in parts of western Iowa and eastern Nebraska and showers and storms are also possible in parts of South Dakota and Minnesota.
  • People walk past a boarded-up store in downtown Washington, D.C., on Monday. Some areas are preparing for possible election-related violence.
    States and cities beef up security to prepare for potential election-related violence
    Washington state's governor activated the National Guard to stand by to help local law enforcement as needed. Meanwhile, extra security is in place at locations across Washington, D.C.
  • People walk through cooling misters on June 4, 2024 in Las Vegas. Tens of millions of people from California to Texas are experiencing intense heat. New data shows that the amount of planet-warming carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has hit a new record.
    There is more carbon dioxide than ever in the atmosphere. That’s bad for the climate
    The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit an all time high in May. That trend must reverse in order to rein in climate change.
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    More resources for San Diegans impacted by January floods
    The Small Business Administration opened a center Monday in National City to help those recovering from last month's devastating floods. In other news, California is one of eight states joining a federal lawsuit to block the merger of Kroger and Albertsons. Plus, ahead of the March 5 primary election, we learn about the election in San Diego’s District 9, which is arguably the most diverse district in the city, encompassing wealthy neighborhoods like Kensington and financially challenged areas like City Heights.
  • Mark Paulson, a Public Response and Code Enforcement officer, checks on Deb Billet, 66, before calling an ambulance to take her to a hospital for heat-related symptoms Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Henderson, Nev. Billet has been living on the street. About 14 officers from the Office of Public Response drove around the city Wednesday offering water, electrolytes, free bus tickets and rides to cooling centers during a heat emergency.
    Wildfire risk rises as Western states dry out amid protracted heat wave
    Authorities in Western states warned of the rising risk of wildfires amid a protracted heat wave that has dried out the landscape while setting temperature records and putting lives at risk. Forecasters, meanwhile, said Thursday that some relief was due by the weekend.
  • A person weaves through mist at the bus station in El Centro, one of two specially designated cooling zones during the extreme heat wave on July 16, 2024.
    Extreme heat compounds risks for people with diabetes in this CA border county
    Medical experts in Imperial County link climate and socio-economic status with health care challenges.
  • Season 6 - Visionaries and Shapers of the Borderlands!
    Hola Amigoooooos! Port of Entry has a fresh new season for you with more rich stories from our border region. This time around, we are spotlighting Shapers and Visionaries of the borderlands. Stories of people who are impacting the region- and in some cases the world- with their work and research. From urbanism to architecture, education and politics to art and robotics! Come and join us! New season drops April 17th! Nos vemos pronto! @portofentrypod ************** Social media and contact From KPBS, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift. If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org. Credits Hosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie González Writer/Producer: Julio C. Ortiz Franco Technical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian Villalobos Editor: Elma Gonzalez Lima Brandao Episodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz Franco Director of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette-Zapp This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people
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