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“Debunking Maui fire conspiracy theories: ‘smart cities’ and ‘direct energy weapons.'”

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Debunking Maui fire conspiracy theories: ‘Smart cities’ and ‘Direct Energy Weapons’

Friday 8/18 at 10:30am

Conspiracy theories are suggesting the Maui wildfires were planned by distorting the facts around a recent and upcoming conference. Similarly, posts are wrongly suggesting standing trees and poles amid the Maui fire wreckage are unusual — even though experts say…

Federal Resources Fair happening in Kihei Saturday for those affected by the Maui Wildfires

Friday 8/18 at 10:23am

Representative Jill Tokuda will be holding a federal resource fair for those who were affected by the devastating Maui wildfires.

In Hawaii, concerns over ‘climate gentrification’ rise after devastating Maui fires

Friday 8/18 at 8:45am

The fires that broke out on Maui last week have exacerbated Hawaii’s housing crisis as more than 3,000 buildings in Lahaina were damaged or destroyed, leaving many wondering if homeowners can afford to rebuild. “Climate gentrification” — the concept that…

FEMA has paid out nearly $4 million to Maui survivors, a figure expected to grow significantly

Friday 8/18 at 8:10am

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it has approved $3.8 million in assistance to roughly 1,640 households in Maui so far as the federal government tries to help survivors of the devastating wildfires.

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Aloha Friday Weather – Winds ease with high temperatures and dry conditions

Friday 8/18 at 5:11am

A statewide high temperature of 90° and an extreme UVI with 12 on the scale. Winds dying down in the 10-20 mph range. Limited shower activity.

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ESPN is jumping into sports gambling in a $2 billion deal

Tuesday 8/8 at 12:19pm

New York (CNN) — Casino owner PENN Entertainment has dropped Barstool, the sports website, agreeing to a $2 billion dollar deal with ESPN to create ESPN Bet.