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The Grand Canyons South Rim is reopening for overnight stays after a week-long closure due to water pipeline issues. Hotels and lodges like El Tovar, Bright Angel Lodge, and Maswik Lodge will resume operations, but some campground water spigots will remain off, and fire restrictions are still in place. The parks primary water delivery system, the Transcanyon Waterline, is undergoing a two hundred and eight million dollar rehabilitation project. Park officials urge visitors and residents to conserve water, and hikers are advised to bring or treat their own water.

Senator Ted Cruz is advocating for new safety rules on military flights, following a deadly collision in January. He aims to reimpose restrictions on military flights as part of a government funding package in January, after the defense bill threatens to roll back safety measures. The proposed bill, supported by the White House, FAA, NTSB, and victims families, mandates all aircraft to broadcast their locations.

Brown University Community Reels: Mass Shooting Leaves Student Injured, Community Rallies Around Her

Following a Hanukkah shooting in Australia, synagogues worldwide enhance security. Rabbi Daniel Greyber of Durham, NC, shares personal connections to the tragedy. Australian leaders consider stricter gun laws, but Rabbi Greyber emphasizes the root issue is hatred. Rabbi Sandra Lawson of Carolina Jews for Justice urges continued Hanukkah celebrations, symbolizing resilience. The situation highlights the need for communities to balance security and tradition.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national with no criminal record, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March. Despite denying allegations of being an MS-Thirteen gang member, he was held in a harsh prison and later charged with human smuggling by the U.S. government. A federal judge ordered his release, but the Department of Homeland Security plans to appeal. Garcias legal team is working to secure asylum for him, arguing that the governments actions reset his initial asylum claim deadline.

Authorities continue to search for a suspect in a shooting at Brown University, releasing a second video of a person of interest walking nearby after the incident. The suspects face was not visible in either video, and a person of interest was released due to lack of evidence. The community remains shaken, and police urge anyone with information to come forward.

When Harry Met Sally... co-creator Michele Singer Reiner, a renowned photographer and LGBTQ+ rights advocate, passed away alongside her husband, director Rob Reiner. Their son, Nick Reiner, is in custody for their deaths. Micheles work on the films iconic ending and her influential career in photography and social justice documentaries will be remembered. The Reiners were dedicated to LGBTQ+ rights, playing a crucial role in challenging Californias same-sex marriage ban.

Stacey Wang, a Brown University student, credits her high school active shooter training for helping her survive a recent shooting on campus. Wang and her roommate hid for hours, using lessons from Leesville Road High School to stay undetected. The incident left two dead and nine injured, with Kendall Turner, a Durham Academy graduate, among the wounded. The FBI offers a $50,000 reward for information on the shooter, believed to still be armed. Wang plans to return home early for the holidays, expressing sympathy for affected families.

Grand Canyons South Rim Hotels to Reopen After Water Line Repairs: A Summary After a week-long closure due to water line breaks, the Grand Canyons South Rim hotels, including El Tovar, Bright Angel Lodge, and Maswik Lodge, are set to reopen this Wednesday. The park had to halt overnight stays to conserve water, impacting many travel plans during the winter season. This closure is not the first water-related issue for the park, with frequent problems in the Transcanyon Waterline, the primary water source. A $208 million rehabilitation project for the pipeline began in 2023, aiming to prevent future disruptions by 2027. In the meantime, visitors and residents are encouraged to practice water conservation.