From eco-tours to aid convoy: How a non-profit is filling aid gaps in Maui
On a typical day, the Ocean Spirit would be operating eco-tours across Maui as part of the non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation's marine conservation and education program. The ship survived the Maui wildfires earlier this week that leveled entire communities and killed at least 80 people because it was anchored off Lahaina and not in the harbor (another foundation ship, moored in the harbor, was not so lucky).
2023-08-13 01:17
No bathing during air raids - but beaches in southern Ukraine port reopen
Beaches officially opened for swimming in Ukraine's largest port city of Odesa for the first time since the Russian invasion began in February 2022, local officials announced Saturday.
2023-08-13 00:55
Fukushima nuclear disaster: Activists march against Tokyo's waste plan
Hundreds of people march in Seoul to protest against plans to release nuclear wastewater into the ocean.
2023-08-12 23:57
Yankees and 4 other biggest losers in playoff probability changes this month
Breaking down the five biggest fallers in MLB Playoff probability in the month of August.The MLB Playoffs begin in under two months now, which means it's time for the postseason pushes around the league.But for one reason or another, whether that was a poor trade deadline, negative regr...
2023-08-12 23:50
5 NBA players primed for a breakout season in 2023
It truly is an exciting time in the NBA. The next generation of basketball is in good hands with the amount of young talent dispersed throughout the league, ready to break out as soon as 2023.LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook, among othe...
2023-08-12 23:20
Ukraine war: Crimea bridge targeted by missiles, Russia says
The bridge that connects Russia to occupied Crimea has previously been attacked at least twice before.
2023-08-12 22:51
Nevada GOP Senate candidate raised money to help other candidates -- the funds mostly paid down his old campaign's debt instead
Nevada Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown created a political action committee to "help elect Republicans" but most of its funds were spent paying down debt from his failed previous campaign. The group donated less than 7% of its funds to the candidates it was set up to support, according to campaign finance records -- a move one campaign finance expert likened to using the PAC as a "slush fund."
2023-08-12 22:27
Woman attacked by 'vicious' otter: 'I did not think I was going to make it out of that river'
What started as a fun, relaxing evening of inner tubing down the Jefferson River turned into a traumatic experience for Jen Royce and her two friends after they were attacked by an otter.
2023-08-12 22:25
USMNT news: Adams' Leeds stay, Balogun to Monaco, Gomez joins Mirandes
Today's USMNT newsincludes Tyler Adams now being set to stay at Leeds United after his move to Chelsea collapsed. Folarin Balogun continues to be linked with AS Monaco and Jonathan Gomez has joined Mirandes.USMNT news: Tyler Adams to stay at Leeds UnitedYou have to feel for Tyler Adams, the...
2023-08-12 21:59
Ecuador Tragedy Sparks Uneasy Rally in $15 Billion of Bonds
Ecuador, still grieving from the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, is a week away from an election
2023-08-12 20:26
Possible deal to free American prisoners in Iran called for shuttle diplomacy -- from hotel to hotel
Closing in on a deal to free five Americans detained in Iran, US and Iranian delegations gathered in separate hotels in Doha -- within sight of each other, but not within earshot -- as Qatari diplomats shuttled back and forth trying feverishly to broker an elusive agreement between the two.
2023-08-12 20:20
Captain Marvel sequel is 'really wacky, and silly'
The upcoming 'Captain Marvel' sequel stands out from other MCU movies because it is "wacky and silly", according to director Nia DaCosta.
2023-08-12 17:27