Bare electrical wire and poles in need of replacement on Maui were little match for strong winds
In the first moments of the Maui fires, when high winds brought down power poles, slapping electrified wires to the dry grass below, there was a reason the flames erupted all at once in long, neat rows -- those wires were bare, uninsulated metal that could spark on contact
1970-01-01 08:00
As young conservatives try to get climate on the agenda in 2024, denial takes the spotlight instead
During this week's Republican primary debate on Fox News, a young voter notably asked about the climate crisis: How would these presidential candidates assuage concerns that the Republican Party "doesn't care" about the issue?
1970-01-01 08:00
Why is Bryan Kohberger demanding camera ban in courtroom? Idaho murders suspect asks judge to block surveillance 'from future proceedings'
The development comes after Bryan Kohberger waived his right to a speedy trial earlier this week
1970-01-01 08:00
A broad genetic test saved one newborn's life. Research suggests it could help millions of others
A recent study showed that tests for sick newborns that look at their full genetic blueprints are nearly twice as good at finding genetic problems as narrower, more commonly used tests
1970-01-01 08:00
Olivia Dunne channels inner Barbie, stuns fans with pink gym attire: 'Paul Skenes won'
Dunne's unparalleled fashion sense, particularly her gym attire, has struck a chord with her followers
1970-01-01 08:00
Who was Glen Sprowl? Father-of-three, 53, killed in Cook's Corner mass shooting remembered as 'protective and heroic'
The shooter responsible for the tragedy was retired police sergeant John Snowling who shot his estranged wife
1970-01-01 08:00
How rich is Adin Ross? Exploring Kick co-owner's earnings after inking 3-year contract with streaming platform
Adin Ross said, 'I just signed the biggest streaming deal of any creator of all time, as far as I know, it feels amazing, I’m blessed'
1970-01-01 08:00
Who is Chance? Logan Paul claims his bouncer once choked out Dillon Danis: 'I hired him as personal security'
'He’s going to make the bouncer fight in his place,' one quipped, reacting to Logan Paul's claims
1970-01-01 08:00
Students, professors report chaos as semester begins at New College of Florida
Months after what critics have decried as a conservative takeover at New College of Florida, students and professors say a sense of confusion and anxiety looms over the start of fall semester in Sarasota, Florida.
1970-01-01 08:00
Who was Tonya Clark? Single mom, 49, identified as one of the victims killed in Cook's Corner shooting
John Snowling, a retired Ventura police sergeant, entered Cook’s Corner and targeted his wife Marie and other patrons
1970-01-01 08:00
A crush at the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games in Madagascar kills at least 12
A crush at a stadium in Madagascar has left at least 12 people dead and 85 injured as sports fans attended the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games
1970-01-01 08:00
France and EU to spend 215 million euros shoring up struggling wine producers
The French government and the European Union will spend 200 million euros ($215 million) to help the country's wine producers, who are struggling to cope with falling prices and waning demand.
1970-01-01 08:00