Hawaiian Electric broke its silence on Monday following several allegations of causing the deadly Maui fires that swallowed Lahaina.
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South Korea and US special forces infiltrate beach during combined drills
South Korean and U.S. special forces soldiers practiced a covert beach landing during an amphibious infiltration drill. (August 29)
Retired US swimming champion’s death in US Virgin Islands caused by fentanyl intoxication
the Virgin Islands Police Department said the autopsy report for Jamie Cail said she died of accidental fentanyl intoxication.
‘Shakedown’: Los Angeles politician sentenced to 42 months on corruption charges, latest in city scandals
Long-time Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas was sentenced to 42 months in prison on corruption convictions Monday.
Eminem tells GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using his music on the campaign trail
Vivek Ramaswamy, who went viral for rapping Eminem at the Iowa State Fair, has risen in national polling in recent weeks.
Fatal migrant boat sinkings off Greece
Five people, including four children, have died and dozens have been rescued in two separate incidents involving migrant boats heading to Greek islands from nearby Turkish shores. Greek authorities say four children died and 18 people were rescued afte…
Ringleader of 6-person crime syndicate charged with 76 counts of theft in Kentucky
A woman was charged by Louisville Metro police for stealing over $100,000 worth of Kentucky Lottery tickets and other merchandise.
Tropical Storm Idalia expected to hit Florida as hurricane
Idalia is expected to start affecting Florida with hurricane-force winds as soon as late Tuesday and arrive on the coast by Wednesday. (Aug. 28)
‘Rich Men North of Richmond,’ ‘Sound of Freedom’ and the conservative pop culture moment
Pop culture is the next “big battleground” for conservatives, with hits like “Rich Men North of Richmond” and “Sound of Freedom” leading the charge.
Maps show Hurricane Idalia’s path as Category 3 storm approaches Florida and Georgia
Hurricane tracker and maps show Idalia’s path, storm surge and flood risk as it nears landfall in Florida. NOAA expects Georgia to be hit next.