Tourism reopens in West Maui as wildfire relief efforts continue

 Posted on July 21, 2024  |  11 minutes  |  2297 words  |  Valentine Belue

LAHAINA, Maui — In Maalaea Harbor, Capt. Dani Kleinhenz stood on the bow of a 55-foot catamaran and greeted her passengers with an exuberant “Aloha!” In a race against the setting sun, she quickly launched into her pre-departure briefing. She shared the itinerary for the two-hour sail, described the drink specials and explained the inner workings of the onboard toilet. Then she paused, and her tone shifted. “Thank you guys for coming out here and supporting us,” said Kleinhenz, her voice tinged with emotion. [Read More]

U.S. General Michael Minihan warns war with China possible in 2025

 Posted on July 21, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  892 words  |  Chauncey Koziol

China could be at war with the United States two years from now, a top Air Force general predicted in a bombastic and unusual memo to troops under his command, asserting a shorter timeline before potential conflict than other senior U.S. defense officials. Gen. Michael A. Minihan, who as head of Air Mobility Command oversees the service’s fleet of transport and refueling aircraft, warned personnel to speed their preparations for combat, citing Chinese President Xi Jinping’s aspirations and the possibility that Americans will not be paying attention until it is too late. [Read More]

U.S. to relist Yemens Houthis as specially designated global terrorists, AP sources say

 Posted on July 21, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1087 words  |  Fernande Dalal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is expected to soon announce plans to redesignate Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen as specially designated global terrorists, according to two people familiar with the White House decision and a U.S. official. The move comes as the Houthis have launched dozens of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The group says it has attacked the ships in response to Israel’s military operations in Gaza in the aftermath of Hamas’ Oct. [Read More]

Washingtonpost.com Special Report: Jones vs. Clinton

 Posted on July 21, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  588 words  |  Chauncey Koziol

17 With respect to plaintiff's attempt to show clear cut proof of severe emotional distress – which must be distress so severe no reasonable person could be expected to endure it – plaintiff relies on her own testimony, the testimony of her two best friends and her husband, and a freshly minted declaration of a supposed "sex addiction" expert, Carnes, purporting to opine that plaintiff suffers from post traumatic stress syndrome as evidenced by, inter alia, " [Read More]

'Inside Edition' host Deborah Norville: 'We're kinda funky'

 Posted on July 20, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  730 words  |  Chauncey Koziol

Explore More Deborah Norville, who’s anchored “Inside Edition” since 1995, knows a thing or two about why the veteran newsmagazine still resonates in Season 35 — and why it’s outlasted most of its competition. “We’re familiar, we’re comfortable and [we’re] comforting at the same time,” Norville told The Post. “I think it’s really important for … our audience, who has come to rely on us for three-and-a-half decades.” For the week ending Oct. [Read More]

Daughter Josephine Frances Goldman, Wife

 Posted on July 20, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  902 words  |  Valentine Belue

People are curious to learn about Duff Goldman Kids and his wife; they want to know everything about his life. Jeffrey Adam “Duff” Goldman is an accomplished pastry chef renowned for his creative confections and vibrant personality. As the Executive chef of Charm City Cakes, a famous bakery in Baltimore, Duff has revolutionized the art of cake decorating. Duff rose to prominence through his appearances on the hit reality television show Ace of Cakes, where the inner workings of his bakery were showcased. [Read More]

Did Ben Franklin really say A republic if you can keep it?

 Posted on July 20, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  802 words  |  Patria Henriques

These are the times that try historians’ souls. The Founding Fathers had a big day on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, as members of Congress debated articles of impeachment against President Trump. George Washington was frequently invoked — of course. Thomas Jefferson got the nod from Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-Va.). Rep. Katherine M. Clark (D-Mass.) brought up Abigail Adams. And Rep. Al Green (D-Tex.) even referenced a deep cut from George Mason. [Read More]

Is OxiClean environmentally friendly?

 Posted on July 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  203 words  |  Fernande Dalal

OxiClean is a highly marketed brand of oxygen cleaner. Because there are no harsh or caustic chemical ingredients in OxiClean, and because it breaks down into oxygen and water, it is considered a very environmentally friendly product.Click to see full answer. Likewise, is OxiClean biodegradable?The bubbling sound you hear when you apply OxiClean is the oxygen releasing and binding with the organic and inorganic compounds in the stain to lift them away. [Read More]

Jay Chou top movies, TV shows and awards

 Posted on July 20, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  272 words  |  Valentine Belue

Jay Chou is a Taiwanese musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and director. He was born on January 18, 1979, in Linkou, Taipei County, Taiwan. Chou is known for his unique style of blending traditional Chinese music with Western hip-hop and R&B, which has earned him numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. Chou first rose to fame in the early 2000s with his debut album, “Jay,” which became an instant hit in Asia. [Read More]

Las contradicciones de Milei: cunto se parece el plan motosierra anunciado por el presidente

 Posted on July 20, 2024  |  13 minutes  |  2591 words  |  Valentine Belue

Article informationAuthor, Veronica SminkRole, BBC News Mundo, Argentina29 diciembre 2023 Han pasado apenas 19 días desde que Javier Milei asumió la presidencia de Argentina, pero las medidas que anunció han sido tantas -y tan arrasadoras- que a muchos argentinos les cuesta creer que van menos de tres semanas de gobierno “libertario”. Este miércoles, el flamante mandatario envió al Congreso una “ley ómnibus”, nombre que recibe un paquete legislativo compuesto por una serie de artículos que modifican o derogan una veintena de leyes en áreas variadas como el tributario, el electoral y el penal. [Read More]