SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning transgender individuals from military service and ending diversity programs, reinstating a ban first enacted in 2017, which was repealed by Joe Biden in 2021. Meanwhile, Kansas is experiencing its largest tuberculosis outbreak, with 67 confirmed cases. First Aid Beauty is recalling 2,800 containers of its Ultra Repair Cream due to improper distribution, and the CPSC has issued a warning on baby sling carriers sold online. Google Maps has updated names including the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley. Whole Foods employees have voted to unionize, and Wendy’s is introducing a Thin Mints Frosty.

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SUMMARY: Residents of the Pacific Palisades are returning home following the lifting of fire evacuation orders, including the Williams family who faced the devastation of their lost home filled with memories. Mayor Karen Bass is addressing concerns about debris removal and the timeline for rebuilding, insisting that properties must be inspected for toxic materials first. Homeowners are frustrated, seeking clarity on whether the process will take 6 months or up to 18 months. The mayor provided a range of several weeks to 3-4 months for inspections. She reassured residents that no rezoning would occur in the Palisades area.

Residents of the Pacific Palisades return home after city lifts fire evacuation orders.

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SUMMARY: The annual homeless count in downtown Houston is crucial for assessing homelessness across three counties and securing federal funding for assistance. This year’s count involves over 400 volunteers and takes three days to complete. Katherine Vel, of the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston, explains its significance: tracking trends in homelessness helps determine increases or decreases over time. The Coalition anticipates receiving about $70 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which will support local nonprofits that provide housing and services for homeless individuals. The count concludes on Thursday.

Volunteers in downtown Houston are participating in the annual homeless count, an effort to determine the number of people …

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