【《We Chinese in America》Media Editor Tang Zhao, May 9, 2022】In mid-April, this year, one of the newspaper headlines was “ North Korea's 'national treasure' TV anchor 'wept all night' after Kim Jong-un gave her luxury home.”(Ri Chun Hi's Photo from Korean News Agency)

(Photo from Japan News Agency)

So who is Ri Chun Hi, North Korea “national treasure “ TV anchor? The 79-year-old joined state TV in the early 1970s when the country was still governed by Kim Il Sung, and she has gradually become the face and voice of the country’s propaganda-driven news broadcasts.( Ri Chun Hi joined state TV in the early 1970s.Credit: Korean Central Television)

Her close ties to Kim were shown last year at a government foundation anniversary ceremony when she watched from an elevated veranda right next to Kim, and at one point put her hand on his shoulder and whispered to him.

At another event, she was the first person to shake Kim's hand before holding his arm and posing for a group photo.

Moon, the analyst, said Ri receives Cabinet member-level treatment at home, appears healthy and is expected to continue to handle key televised announcements for at least the next few years.

Ri's passionate, effusive style has sometimes generated laughter in other countries. In 2011, a Taiwanese TV station apologized after one of its newsreaders mimicked the tone Ri used when she announced the death of Kim’s father, Kim Jong Il.

Since inheriting power upon his father's death, Kim has led North Korea with absolute authority.

But he is facing one of the toughest moments of his rule after the coronavirus pandemic shocked an economy already in dire shape from mismanagement and US-led sanctions.

(Source: itv NEWS)

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【《We Chinese in America》Media Editor Tang Zhao, May 7, 2022】 Animal welfare charities say they've seen a huge spike in the number of people struggling to afford to keep pets. (Pets image. Credit: CBC News)

The cost-of-living crisis has seen a rise in demand for pet food banks, and more owners are giving up their pets altogether.

Blue cross has a network of food banks across the North of England, including in Sheffield with a new service recently opening in Grimsby to help alleviate some of the strain faced by pet owners.

The charity is already seeing an influx from vulnerable community members, with Sheffield's January to March figures demonstrating a stark contrast to 2021.

Demand for dry dog food was up 105%, wet cat food has experienced a 297% increase, with demand for dry dog food up 717%.

Since opening its pet food bank in Grimsby as part of a pilot scheme in January this year, Blue Cross says demand has been high, with currently around 25 families each week using the service.

Hospital lead, Ryan Rouse, says: "Local businesses and other people in the local community have really supported with the pilot scheme.

"And it's grown bigger than what we could have anticipated in such a short period of time, so we are officially launching on the 22nd of June."

But he admits he did not anticipate how emotional it would become for him and the team: "I remember the first person who came in for the food bank, there were some tears amongst the team.

"Just that this is something that we can really make a difference."

Thornberry Animal Sanctuary in Sheffield has experienced a huge increase in the number of pets being dropped off.

Helen Connolly has worked at the sanctuary for five years, she says: "Things are incredibly difficult at the moment, we're having to turn animals away, which is the last thing that we want to do at Thornberry.

"In my five years here, I've never seen it as busy with people handing over animals into our care."

(Source: itv NEWS)

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【《We Chinese in America》Media Editor Tang Zhao, May 8, 2022】 Per County of San Diego Communications Office , May is Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Awareness Month in San Diego County and this year, the County has provided a $250,000 grant to expand the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego’s swim lesson and water safety program. (Water Safety Month Image from Facebook)

Drowning is the number one cause of unintentional injury deaths for children ages 1-4, and the second leading cause of death for children under 14. It is also preventable through water safety education, swim instruction and learning how to provide CPR with rescue breathing.

Learning to swim is the best defense against drowning. For more information about the SD SWIMS grant program and water safety, visit the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego.

A series of free summer pool parties are planned across the county to provide water safe opportunities to communities with limited access:

• San Marcos Pool – May 15, 2022 / 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. / International Water Safety Day
• Bud Kearns Pool – June 18, 2022 / 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. / Happy “90th” Anniversary
• Fletcher Hills Pool – June 23, 2022 / 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. / World’s Largest Swim Lesson
• Carmel Valley Pool – July 23, 2022 / 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. / National Drowning Prevention Week
• Vista Terrace Pool – August 5, 2022 / 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. / Happy “50th” Anniversary & Dive-In Movie

(Source: County of San Diego Communications Office)

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(Source: USAREC Public Affairs)

(Source: Harvard Medical School)

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【《We Chinese in America》Media Editor Tang Zhao, May 6, 2022】Per County of San Diego Communications Office, the County of San Diego joined CAL FIRE and partner agencies at the Ramona CAL FIRE Air Attack Base today to explain what you can do to prepare for wildfires. Almost half of the state’s largest and most damaging wildfires occurred in 2020 and 2021, burning almost 7 million acres. But there are proactive steps you can take to prepare your home and communities to be more resilient to the impacts of wildfire. (Image from County of San Diego Communications Office)

• Create defensible space around your property by maintaining your lawn and removing combustible debris from around your home. 
• Harden your home by using fire resistant materials for construction, renovation and landscaping to help protect your property. 
• Make and share a family wildfire emergency plan. Talk to your neighbors about wildfire safety and plan how the neighborhood can work together before and after a wildfire. 

“San Diego County is prepared, and we are ready to respond to wildfires,” stated Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher. “Since the devastating 2003 Cedar Fire, your County has invested more than $600 million. Those investments have improved fire protection and EMS, added staffing, fire stations, made communication enhancements, increased training and brush management. We’ve also added more ground and air equipment.” 

Supervisor Joel Anderson said, “Some of the things we can do is really focus on the grants to help people harden their homes which we’ve done. We’ve all voted to spend $1 million towards that goal. We also worked so that when you need to evacuate a place like Ramona, Alpine or Fallbrook the roads aren’t restricted. We’ve cut back all the trees along the evacuation routes, so people have a chance to get out.” 

The event was the first of a statewide campaign to help Californians prepare for wildfires. The CAL FIRE Director was there to speak and show off some of the agency’s newest equipment. He was joined by representatives from the California Natural Resources Agency, United States Forest Service, California Office of Emergency Services, the California Military Department, the Highway Patrol and the CAL FIRE San Diego Fire Chief, Tony Mecham. 

Chief Mecham praised all local fire crews, “San Diego County is unique, and I believe we are one of the most prepared regions in the United States. And the reason that we are so prepared is we have a mindset of collaboration and cooperation.” 

To learn more about wildfire safety and preparedness, visit readysandiego.org.

(Source: County of San Diego Communications Office)

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