As Maui rebuilds, residents reckon with tourism’s role in their recovery
Long before a wind-whipped wildfire blasted through the island of Maui, tension existed between Hawaii’s kamaaina, or longtime residents, and the visitors some islanders resent for turning their beaches, mountains…
Maui emergency chief resigns after not activating sirens during wildfire
In this image taken from video, Maui Emergency Management Agency Administrator Herman Andaya speaks during a news conference in Wailuku, Hawaii, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. AP | Mike Householder The…
Hurricane Hilary Could Bring Intense Rain To Southern California, Arizona
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hilary strengthened into a hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast Thursday, and it could bring heavy rain to the U.S. southwest by the weekend. The U.S. National…
‘Nothing can prepare you’ for damage, FEMA admin says
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell holds a press conference on Hurricane Ian at FEMA Headquarters on September 28, 2022 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images…
Global rice prices could rise more as China flood risks loom: Fitch Ratings
Chinese villagers growing rice seedlings in a paddy field in Qiandongnan, Guizhou Province, China on April 2023. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images Global rice markets could come…
X CEO Linda Yaccarino explains reason for getting rid of Twitter name
X CEO Linda Yaccarino told CNBC on Thursday that the company’s decision to get rid of its Twitter branding reflects owner Elon Musk’s vision for the app. “Elon has been…