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WHAT THE MUD TOOK

Daniel Wright had two minutes to evacuate his home of 20 years when the most powerful Atlantic hurricane since Katrina struck Western North Carolina in September 2024. Hours later, a river of toxic mud consumed everything his family had built.

ONE MAN’S BATTLE AGAINST ARGENTINA’S LARGEST LANDFILL

Inside Argentina's largest open-air dump, hundreds of low-income residents suffer chronic health issues from toxic smoke. Six years ago, federal courts approved $12 million to convert the facility into an environmental center, but President Milei's austerity measures have stalled the project.

WHY SAN FRANCISCO'S STREET VENDOR CRACKDOWN THREATENS MORE THAN JUST FOOD SALES

A vibrant cultural economy has forged from generations of displacement, where vendors selling $2 tacos have become lifelines for Mission District immigrant families priced out of traditional opportunities. But as the city increases enforcement against unlicensed food sales, these survival strategies now face an uncertain future.

ASSOCIATED PRESS WORK SAMPLES

Filed breaking news stories during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup for syndication across outlets on the AP wire. Publishers include AP.org, The Washington Post and BBC Sport across video and print.