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In Nagano Prefecture's Hakuba village, a post-COVID tourism boom drew 2.9 million visitors in 2025, revitalizing the economy. Yet rising costs, crowds, and cultural clashes have sparked resident unease. Local officials are introducing measures to manage the influx without overwhelming the community.

January 31, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The KwaXimba community near Durban is in shock after the brutal murder of 19-year-old Sibongimpilo Mzobe, known as Shana. His body, bearing multiple wounds and missing parts, was discovered along a local river. Friends and leaders urge calm as investigations proceed.

Teddy Kahindi, an 18-year-old aspiring artist, has enrolled at Shimo La Tewa Secondary School thanks to donations from Kenyans. His blind mother, Stella Kadzo, who begged on the streets of Malindi to support her family, accompanied him on his first day. Their story went viral online, sparking widespread support.

January 16, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

In Grand Haven, Michigan, a mother's Facebook plea led to a heartwarming surprise for her six-year-old son obsessed with Tesla Cybertrucks. Local owner Justin Maressa responded to the post, allowing the boy to explore the vehicle up close. The gesture highlighted community spirit amid everyday challenges.

Two years after a powerful earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, a facility combining a cafeteria and supermarket is providing essential support to residents in Wajima. Sumika Shibata, a 60-year-old former school lunch cook impacted by the January 1, 2024, disaster, led the establishment of Toge Marche in the city's Toge district in late November.

January 02, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

In a new CNN documentary and New York Times interview, Chevy Chase denied racism allegations tied to his contentious exit from NBC's Community after Season 4. He addressed a resurfaced on-set incident involving a racial slur—previously detailed in reports like People magazine—and attributed his departure to misunderstandings.