With a wildfire fueled by winds from a passing hurricane destroying the Maui town of Lahaina, 14 people escaped the flames and smoke by heading to the ocean, officials said Wednesday.
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Satellite images capture devastation in Lahaina from wildfires
Satellite images captured the devastation on Maui Wednesday after a wildfire tore through Lahaina, a popular vacation destination on the island’s west coast that was once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Inflation is down, but a return to 'normal' prices is a long way off
When did everything get to be so expensive and will prices ever come down again?
Michigan mom is charged with buying guns for 30-year-old son who threatened top Democrats, prosecutors say
The mother of a 30-year-old Michigan man who’s accused of making death threats against Democratic politicians is now charged with lying when she purchased firearms later found in her son’s possession.
Biden orders U.S. investment restrictions on some high-tech industries in China
The executive order would put limits on investing in high-tech industries such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence in China.
Disney to raise monthly price on ad-free Disney+ to $13.99
Disney is raising prices on almost all of its streaming offerings as it looks to accelerate profitability for the business.
Covid, flu, RSV vaccines urged as health officials brace for respiratory virus season
For the first time this fall, there will be three different vaccines against the biggest respiratory virus threats: a new Covid booster, the yearly flu shot and two RSV vaccines for older adults.
Abortion setback in Ohio alarms GOP, as Democrats see a 'roadmap for 2024'
Losses on abortion ballot measures in Ohio and other states since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, has some Republicans worried.
Gay veterans sue Defense Department over military discharges
A group of LGBTQ veterans who were dismissed from the U.S. military because of their sexuality are suing the Department of Defense for denying them honorable discharges.
Disney posts mixed results for quarter plagued by streaming woes, restructuring costs
Disney posted mixed results for the fiscal third-quarter despite ongoing streaming woes and massive restructuring costs from pulling content from its platforms.