The Foreign Minister of Taiwan, Joseph Wu, strongly criticized Elon Musk on Thursday over his comments implying that Taiwan is still considered “part of China.” Musk, who spoke remotely at the All-in Summit held in Los Angeles, stated that Beijing’s policy is to reunite Taiwan with China and claimed to have a good understanding of …
An Affordable Yurt with a Unique Feature Hits the Market in Mountain View, HI An affordably priced yurt with an unusual feature has landed on the market in Mountain View, HI. The round dwelling comes with its own private lava tube. Now available for $179,000, the studio abode on the Big Island was initially designed …
CNN — After nearly three months of silence, Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has erupted once again, with magnificent lava flows bursting within one of its craters on Sunday, as reported by the US Geological Survey. The eruption began around 3:15 p.m. local time in Halemaʻumaʻu crater, located in Kilauea’s summit caldera at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, …
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have pledged a generous $10 million to directly assist individuals on Maui who are unable to return to their homes due to the devastating wildfires. They have established a new fund called the People’s Fund of Maui, which aims to provide monthly payments of $1,200 to eligible adults, …
This week, the dynamic duo of Dwayne Johnson and Oprah Winfrey launched the People’s Fund of Maui. In a joint announcement on Instagram, they pledged to put “money directly in the pockets of those who were affected by the recent wildfires.” To kick things off, they made a generous $10 million donation. The social media …
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (L) and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (R) were present as President Joe Biden addressed the nation on the government’s response and recovery efforts in Maui, Hawaii, following Hurricane Idalia. The event took place in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on August 30, 2023. …
Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) emphasized the need for federal resources and bipartisan support in helping the residents of Maui recover from the devastating wildfires. He stated that Maui should not be treated as a mere political talking point, but rather as a community in need of assistance. Having witnessed the ongoing devastation in historic Lahaina …
Residents of Lahaina, a historic town in Maui, are still grappling with the aftermath of a devastating wildfire that tore through their homes and businesses. However, their troubles are far from over as they now face the danger of “toxic air.” Wildfire smoke not only poses risks to breathing, but it also releases toxic chemicals …
After the devastating Maui Fires in Lahaina, West Maui, Hawaii in August 2023, search and recovery team members are diligently examining charred buildings and cars for any clues. The wildfires have taken a toll, resulting in the loss of more than 100 lives, causing extensive damage worth billions of dollars, and leaving hundreds of people …
Hawaii’s economy has experienced significant losses, estimated between $4 billion and $6 billion, as a result of the devastating wildfires that ravaged several regions of Maui this month. The Lahaina conflagration and Kula wildfires, which occurred in early August, burned approximately $2.5 to $4 billion worth of insured properties in the state, according to risk-modeling …