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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.
‘I was being a dad’: Embattled school leader’s heated exchange with reporter caps disastrous week
After a disastrous start to Louisville’s school year, superintendent Marty Pollio was not in the mood to defend his parenting to a reporter.
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…
Fernando Villavicencio’s daughter sings tribute as assassinated Ecuadorian politician laid to rest
Relatives of Fernando Villavicencio arrived at the Vertical Cemetery in Quito to bid farewell to the presidential candidate of Ecuador. Tamia Villavicencio, the daughter of the politician, held an emotional moment when she played the drum and sang outs…