Hawaii power utility takes responsibility for first fire on Maui, but faults county firefighters | AP News

Hawaii power utility takes responsibility for first fire on Maui, but faults county firefighters | AP News

Hawaii’s electric utility acknowledged its power lines started a wildfire on Maui but faulted county firefighters for declaring the blaze contained and leaving the scene, only to have a second wildfire break out nearby and become the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century.Hawaiian Electric Company released a statement Sunday night in response

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To stop wildfires, residents in some Greek suburbs put their own money toward early warning drones | AP News

To stop wildfires, residents in some Greek suburbs put their own money toward early warning drones | AP News

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The nightmare repeats itself every year: A towering wall of flames devours forests, farmland and homes, forcing animals and people to flee for their lives. With their hot, dry summers, Greece and its southern European neighbors experience hundreds of devastating wildfires each year. Last week alone, wildfires killed 21 people in

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French ambassador stays in Niger, defying junta, as Macron defends French policy | AP News

French ambassador stays in Niger, defying junta, as Macron defends French policy | AP News

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that France’s ambassador is staying at his post in Niger despite being asked to leave by the ruling junta, speaking out firmly against the coup leaders while insisting that France is not Niger’s enemy.Since ousting Niger’s democratically elected president a month ago, the junta has been

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Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to become a hurricane and move toward Florida, forecasters say | AP News

Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to become a hurricane and move toward Florida, forecasters say | AP News

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Idalia intensified early Monday and was expected to become a major hurricane before it reaches Florida’s Gulf coast, the National Hurricane Center said Monday, warning of an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge and dangerous hurricane-force winds in Florida as soon as late Tuesday. Heavy rainfall in western Cuba could

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What to stream this week: Indiana Jones, ‘One Piece,’ ‘The Menu’ and tunes from NCT and Icona Pop | AP News

What to stream this week: Indiana Jones, ‘One Piece,’ ‘The Menu’ and tunes from NCT and Icona Pop | AP News

”Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” and the second season debut of the third “Power” spin-off “Power Book IV: Force” are among the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near youAmong the offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists are the new musical game for

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Climate activists target jets, yachts and golf in a string of global protests against luxury | AP News

Climate activists target jets, yachts and golf in a string of global protests against luxury | AP News

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Climate activists have spraypainted a superyacht, blocked private jets from taking off and plugged holes in golf courses this summer as part of an intensifying campaign against the emissions-spewing lifestyles of the ultrawealthy.Climate activism has intensified in the past few years as the planet warms to dangerous levels, igniting more extreme

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