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Families in India cremate loved ones killed in stampede at religious festival

Jan. 30, 2025 07:22 AM EST

PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — Grieving families cremated their loved ones while others cared for their injured relatives in hospitals on Thursday, a day after a stampede killed at least 30 people and injured 60 others on a riverbank at the Maha Kumbh festival in northern India. The...

Tips on overcoming the loss of cherished, personal belongings in disasters

Jan. 23, 2025 08:24 AM EST

Losing important sentimental belongings — those items that represented who you are — can be traumatic for those who go through disasters that destroy homes. Some tips on how to get through it, emotionally and practically: Soothe yourself, and be patient Grief can be...