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‘No place to live’: Why rebuilding Maui won’t be easy after deadly fires
With Maui’s wildfires largely contained, island residents are starting to comprehend the economic and housing challenges that lie ahead.
Lower age limits, eye-popping bonuses: Lifeguard recruitment goes hardcore
Some states and cities are back in the swim of things after COVID, thanks to major changes in how they train, recruit and pay lifeguards.
Russian Orthodox priests face persecution from state and church for supporting peace in Ukraine
Last September, when President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists, Moscow Patriarch Kirill required his clergymen to pray for victory. Standing in front of the altar and dozens of his parishioners in one of Moscow’s churches, K…
Illinois doctor arrested after allegedly recording female employees using the restroom
Henry Chang is being held on $10,000 bond at Peoria County Jail and is charged with unlawful video recording, a Class 4 felony.
Michigan police chief, mayor apologize after arrest video of 12-year-old boy goes viral
A viral TikTok video has officials from Lansing, Michigan apologizing to 12-year-old Tashawn Bernard’s family after making the wrong arrest.
Republican presidential candidates attend Iowa State Fair
Iowa governor Kim Reynolds hosted candidate interviews with former Vice President Mike Pence and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum during the Iowa State Fair.
Allies of Niger president overthrown by military are appealing to the US and others: Save his life
Supporters of Niger’s deposed President Mohamed Bazoum are pleading with the United States and others to save his life. Niger’s Ambassador to the US Mamadou Kiari Liman-Tinguiri accuses Niger’s junta of planning to starve the president to death. (Aug.1…
Scenes of utter devastation as Maui residents return to charred remains of historic town
Lahaina residents are slowly returning to what’s left of the historic Maui town that was destroyed by this week’s wildfires. Associated Press journalists witnessed the devastation, with nearly every building flattened to debris. (August 11) (AP video b…
Newlyweds escape from Hawaii wildfire
After their intimate Hawaii wedding, Bob and Cindy Curler went to dinner. Across the island, a wildfire was destroying the area where their hotel was located. (Aug. 11)