
When a 'fire hurricane' hit, Maui's warning sirens never sounded
Lahaina residents tell the BBC they had no official warning before "fire hurricane" engulfed their town.
2023-08-14 11:23

China Ending Years-Long Crackdown Restores Optimism as Tech Giants Report
China wrapping up its crackdown on tech firms and switching to supporting the industry sets the tone as
2023-08-14 11:20

How the reversal of Roe continues to win Democrats elections
The issue of abortion had, for years, been key to generating enthusiasm among conservatives. But since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it now energizes Democrats and affects the outcome of elections, including potentially the 2024 race.
2023-08-14 04:24

Montana agencies issue mountain whitefish consumption advisory near Yellowstone River derailment site
State agencies are warning people not to eat mountain whitefish caught in the Yellowstone River in the area where a train carrying chemicals went off the tracks in June, according to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
2023-08-14 03:25

New Zealand's youth vaping crisis clouds smoke-free future
As cigarettes are phased out, parents say new laws do little to address rampant vaping by young people.
2023-08-14 00:56

'Mob of criminals' stole up to $100k worth of merchandise at Los Angeles mall, police say
A "mob of criminals" stole up to $100,000 worth of merchandise from the Westfield Topanga Shopping Center in Los Angeles Saturday afternoon.
2023-08-13 20:54

Maui fire: Search for victims intensifies after 80 deaths
Hundreds of people are still unaccounted days after wildfires broke out in Hawaii.
2023-08-13 07:22

Woman attacked by 'vicious' otter: 'I did not think I was going to make it out of that river'
What started as a fun, relaxing evening of inner tubing down the Jefferson River turned into a traumatic experience for Jen Royce and her two friends after they were attacked by an otter.
2023-08-12 22:22

Fifth person charged in Montgomery boat dock brawl is in police custody
A fifth person involved in the brawl along the Montgomery, Alabama, riverfront last weekend has turned himself in, police said Friday.
2023-08-12 20:49

They sold their home to open a clinic in rural Vermont. Eight months later, the floods came
Geoff Butler jumped into his truck in the dark hours of July 11 as heavy rain battered the rural Vermont town of Johnson.
2023-08-12 16:17

Hawaii fires deadliest natural disaster in state history
The death toll rose again on Friday making these fires Hawaii's deadliest natural disaster.
2023-08-12 09:57

Fox's legal head to step down in another major exit after Dominion settlement
(Reuters) -Fox Corp said on Friday that Chief Legal Officer Viet Dinh was stepping down, a high-profile exit that follows
2023-08-12 06:20