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The earthquake of 6.4 magnitudes shook Southern California.

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The strongest earthquake in two decades shook Southern California on Thursday morning on 4th July holiday. It also shook the parts of Nevada. The quake struck near the city of Ridgecrest, which is located about 240 km northeast of Los Angeles around 10:33 a.m. local time. The earthquake was initially given a magnitude of 6.6, but was later revised to 6.4.

It was felt as far away as Ensenada and Mexicali in Mexico, Las Vegas, Phoenix.

There were some injuries, but authorities are not saying to what extent right now. No deaths were reported and the hospital in Ridgecrest is not dealing with any earthquake related injuries. Large cracks opened up in roadways of Ridgecrest where at magnitude earthquake struck on Thursday. The damage was reported on Highway 178.

President Donald Trump tweeted, “been fully briefed on the earthquake in Southern California. All seems to be very much under control!”

 

 

 

 

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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