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Disney actress breaks silence after facing backlash for touching sea turtles

Hawaii's Governor Josh Green called China Anne McClain out, telling her to “educate yourself on Hawaii’s laws”

Disney star China Anne McClain sparks outrage after touching resting sea turtles in Hawaii(Hawaii News Now/ YouTube)

entertainment

Updated on Mar 05, 2025 06:06 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Moana, Snow White, and more, animated movies now get a live-action remake

As studios take on a daunting challenge, fans await how their most cherished characters will come alive on the big screen.

Snow White and the seven dwarfs will come alive in a new live-action movie

htcity

Published on Dec 06, 2024 04:35 PM IST

ByAbigail banerji

Review: Though earnest and visually dazzling, 'Moana 2' is more dull than so shiny

entertainment

Published on Nov 27, 2024 12:21 AM IST

AP |

Maui, not Paris, is now the most romantic destination: Top 5 places to visit

Maui is now the most romantic destination. Check out these top 5 places to visit.

Check out the top 5 places to visit in Maui with your partner. (Unsplash)

lifestyle

Published on Sep 09, 2024 06:48 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

Paris loses 'world's top romantic destination' crown: The title now goes to….

Couples have made their choice and Paris is no longer on top of their romantic ventures. Maui, Hawaii is now on top of the list for most romantic destination.

Paris is no longer the city of love. (REUTERS)

world news

Published on Sep 07, 2024 10:39 PM IST

ByVani Mahajan

75% of Maui wildfire survey participants are suffering from breathing problems

A study on last year's Maui wildfires shows more than 74% of participants may have breathing difficulties and compromised lung function.

Hawaii health officials say test results show no evidence of widespread lead exposure from last summer's Maui wildfires. Blood samples were taken from more than 500 people to screen for lead after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century fire ripped through the town of Lahaina, killing 101 people. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)(AP)

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Updated on May 16, 2024 08:01 AM IST

AP | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra

Man dies from shark bite in Maui, Hawaii

Tragic news from Hawaii as a man succumbs to a shark bite despite rescue efforts.

Hawaii's fatal shark bite claims a life (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)(AP)

world news

Published on Jan 01, 2024 07:53 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Why the fires in Hawaii have been so bad

Fires need dry fuel and high winds, and both were in plentiful supply

In this photo provided by the Maui Fire Department, firefighters work to extinguish a wildfire in Kihei, Hawaii on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. The Maui Fire Department fully contained and extinguished the small fire that broke out during a warning that gusty winds and low humidity posed a risk that fires could spread rapidly in the western parts of the Hawaiian islands. (Rylan Yatsushiro/ Maui Fire Department via AP)(AP)

environment

Published on Nov 27, 2023 10:13 AM IST

The Economist

Lessons from the blaze that levelled Lahaina

A deadly wildfire on Maui steals Hawaiians’ homes and history

A view of flames as wildfires engulfed the historic town of Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, U.S. August 9, 2023. Erin Hawk/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.(via REUTERS)

environment

Published on Nov 19, 2023 11:13 AM IST

The Economist

Hawaiian pond turns ‘bright pink’ prompting scientists to launch investigation

Meanwhile, tourists have been warned to stay away from the water and not drink it.

This Nov. 8, 2023, photo provided by Leslie Diamond shows the pond at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge on Maui, Hawaii, that turned pink on Oct. 30, 2023. Officials in Hawaii are investigating why the pond turned pink, but there are some indications that drought may be to blame. (Leslie Diamond via AP)(AP)

world news

Published on Nov 12, 2023 07:26 PM IST

ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

‘I could have been better’: Dwayne apologises for asking donations to Maui fund

"So I get it, I understand. I'd never launched a fund before, but I'm a quick study and lesson learned," said Dwayne Johnson

world news

Updated on Oct 09, 2023 11:55 PM IST

ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

Tourism resuming in West Maui near Lahaina hotels welcome visitors

5 hotels in West Maui are accepting reservations again while 8 timeshare properties are opening across the region early this month to resume tourism

Waves roll in with resort properties in the distance nearly two months after a devastating wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii. A phased reopening of tourist resort areas in west Maui is set to begin October 8th on the two-month anniversary of the deadliest wildfire in modern US history. (Photo by MARIO TAMA / Getty Images via AFP)

lifestyle

Published on Oct 08, 2023 04:38 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Honolulu

Hawaii officials say DNA tests drop Maui fire death count to 97

The number of those who are missing also fell from 41 to 31, Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said.

Authorities in Hawaii have adjusted the number of deaths from the deadly Maui wildfire down to at least 97 people.(AP)

world news

Published on Sep 19, 2023 01:25 AM IST

AP |

Maui to welcome back tourists next month under a new wildfire emergency rule

Authorities to reopen beach resorts and hotel rooms in West Maui to travellers from October, with the exception of the wildfire-damaged neighbourhoods.

lifestyle

Published on Sep 10, 2023 10:21 AM IST

AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Honolulu

Maui in Hawaii beckons tourists to stave off economic disaster after wildfires

Airlines to Maui in Hawaii have started offering steep discounts while some resorts have slashed room rates by 20% or are offering a 5th night free to tourists

lifestyle

Published on Sep 08, 2023 08:38 AM IST

AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Kahului, Hawaii

Oprah and The Rock face backlash over modest $10M Maui wildfire relief donation

Hollywood icons Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Oprah Winfrey face backlash for their $10 million wildfire relief donation.

FILE - Oprah Winfrey, a producer of the documentary

world news

Updated on Sep 06, 2023 10:10 PM IST

ByPrapti Upadhayay

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler urges tourists to return to Maui weeks after wildfires

Steven Tyler asked the audience members not to be afraid to travel to the island again. He said this during his show in Philadelphia.

Steven Tyler of Aerosmith performs during night one of their Peace Out: The Farewell Tou in Philadelphia. (AP)(Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

entertainment

Updated on Sep 04, 2023 07:31 AM IST

AP |

Maui wildfire survivors shrinks the missing list by over 100 people

Significant drop in number of missing people after Maui wildfire; survivors contact authorities to confirm their safety.

Keʻeaumoku Kapu poses for photos on his taro farm near Lahaina, Hawaii, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. A deadly Maui wildfire is renewing tensions over Maui stream water rights. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)(AP)

world news

Published on Aug 27, 2023 06:42 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

McCarthy indicates House investigation imminent regarding fatal Maui wildfires

House may investigate federal government's role in deadly Maui wildfires; McCarthy criticizes Biden's response.

FILE - Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., talks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, July 17, 2023. House conservatives in a group known as the Freedom Caucus have unveiled a list of demands that they want included in a stopgap spending measure to keep the federal government running after the end of September. It's a smorgasbord of non-starters for the Democratic-controlled Senate and the White House, signaling the challenges McCarthy will face next month to get a bill passed in the House without alienating a sizeable share of his conference. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)(AP)

world news

Published on Aug 24, 2023 06:35 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

‘Go home Joe!’ Maui protesters slam Joe Biden with ‘no comment’ sign

President Joe Biden faces angry protesters in Maui over his ‘late’ and ineffective in providing assistance response to catastrophic wildfires.

U.S. President Joe Biden stands as Hawaii Governor Josh Green gestures as they visit the fire-ravaged town of Lahaina on the island of Maui in Hawaii, U.S., August 21, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque(REUTERS)

world news

Updated on Aug 22, 2023 06:23 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Joe Biden heads to Hawaii to view damage, meet wildfire survivors

Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be arriving in Hawaii to view the damage from the Maui wildfires and meet the survivors, on Monday.

Biden is due to announce further relief funding and the appointment of a federal response coordinator.

world news

Published on Aug 21, 2023 07:44 PM IST

AFP |

Joe Biden pauses vacation as he heads to wildfire-ravaged Maui: Top updates

Maui Wildfire: Joe Biden will pause his vacation in Lake Tahoe to fly from Reno, Nevada, to Maui, alongside first lady Jill Biden

Maui Wildfire: US president Joe Biden (AP)

world news

Published on Aug 21, 2023 02:57 PM IST

ByMallika Soni

Features of the $18 million mansion at Lake Tahoe where Joe Biden is vacationing

On Friday, Joe Biden arrived at the three-acre property near Lake Tahoe which has a six-bedroom mansion.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at Reno-Tahoe International Airport on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Reno, Nev., for a vacation in the area. (AP)

world news

Published on Aug 20, 2023 12:56 AM IST

ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

Red roofed house in Maui miraculously remains unscathed after Hawaii wildfires

Some social media users have nicknamed the structure as ‘The Red House That Survived Hawaii Wild Fires’.

world news

Published on Aug 17, 2023 08:50 PM IST

ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

Maui wildfires: NASA shares photos of the devastation from space

Satellite images captured by the International Space Station on Saturday, August 12 show the devastation in Maui four days post the wildifre broke out.

One of the hardest hit areas, nearly all the infrastructure of the town has turned to ash.

world news

Published on Aug 17, 2023 04:25 PM IST

ByJahanvi Sharma

‘We couldn't have saved people', Maui chief doesn't regret this decision

The head of Maui's Emergency Management Agency has no regrets for not activating the warning sirens as the wildfire swept off the whole island.

entertainment

Published on Aug 17, 2023 11:42 AM IST

ByJahanvi Sharma

Maui wildfire conspiracies explained: From 'Oprah land grab' to ‘alien activity’

Devastating Maui wildfires have spurred bizarre conspiracy theories, including land grab by Oprah to Space lasers, directed energy weapons, and smart city plots

FILE PHOTO: Fire damage is shown in the Wahikuli Terrace neighborhood in the fire ravaged town of Lahaina on the island of Maui in Hawaii, U.S., August 15, 2023. (REUTERS)

world news

Published on Aug 16, 2023 05:09 PM IST

ByPrapti Upadhayay

Did power firm cause the Maui wildfire? Lahaina resident take them to court

Lawsuit filed against Hawaiian Electric Industries for causing the Maui wildfire disaster.

Fire damage is shown in the Wahikuli Terrace neighborhood in the fire ravaged town of Lahaina on the island of Maui in Hawaii, U.S., August 15, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY(REUTERS)

world news

Published on Aug 16, 2023 02:23 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Death toll reaches 101 in Maui wildfires; recovery efforts continue

The fire is the deadliest in the U.S. in the past century. It has surpassed the toll of the 2018 Camp Fire in Northern California, which left 85 dead.

Fire damage is shown in the Wahikuli Terrace neighborhood in the fire ravaged town of Lahaina on the island of Maui in Hawaii, U.S on Tuesday.(Reuters)

world news

Published on Aug 16, 2023 08:03 AM IST

AP | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

Biden forgets Maui’s name as he finally speaks about Hawaii wildfires

President Biden faces criticism for forgetting the name of Maui, the island most affected by the Hawaii wildfires.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 15: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to guests at Ingeteam Inc., an electrical equipment manufacturer, on August 15, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Biden used the opportunity to speak about his

world news

Updated on Aug 16, 2023 09:45 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

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Latest from maui

Hawaii's Governor Josh Green called China Anne McClain out, telling her to “educate yourself on Hawaii’s laws”

As studios take on a daunting challenge, fans await how their most cherished characters will come alive on the big screen.

Review: Though earnest and visually dazzling, 'Moana 2' is more dull than so shiny

Maui is now the most romantic destination. Check out these top 5 places to visit.

Couples have made their choice and Paris is no longer on top of their romantic ventures. Maui, Hawaii is now on top of the list for most romantic destination.

A study on last year's Maui wildfires shows more than 74% of participants may have breathing difficulties and compromised lung function.

Tragic news from Hawaii as a man succumbs to a shark bite despite rescue efforts.

Fires need dry fuel and high winds, and both were in plentiful supply

A deadly wildfire on Maui steals Hawaiians’ homes and history

Meanwhile, tourists have been warned to stay away from the water and not drink it.

"So I get it, I understand. I'd never launched a fund before, but I'm a quick study and lesson learned," said Dwayne Johnson

5 hotels in West Maui are accepting reservations again while 8 timeshare properties are opening across the region early this month to resume tourism

The number of those who are missing also fell from 41 to 31, Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said.

Authorities to reopen beach resorts and hotel rooms in West Maui to travellers from October, with the exception of the wildfire-damaged neighbourhoods.

Airlines to Maui in Hawaii have started offering steep discounts while some resorts have slashed room rates by 20% or are offering a 5th night free to tourists

Hollywood icons Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Oprah Winfrey face backlash for their $10 million wildfire relief donation.

Steven Tyler asked the audience members not to be afraid to travel to the island again. He said this during his show in Philadelphia.

Significant drop in number of missing people after Maui wildfire; survivors contact authorities to confirm their safety.

House may investigate federal government's role in deadly Maui wildfires; McCarthy criticizes Biden's response.

President Joe Biden faces angry protesters in Maui over his ‘late’ and ineffective in providing assistance response to catastrophic wildfires.

Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be arriving in Hawaii to view the damage from the Maui wildfires and meet the survivors, on Monday.

Maui Wildfire: Joe Biden will pause his vacation in Lake Tahoe to fly from Reno, Nevada, to Maui, alongside first lady Jill Biden

On Friday, Joe Biden arrived at the three-acre property near Lake Tahoe which has a six-bedroom mansion.

Some social media users have nicknamed the structure as ‘The Red House That Survived Hawaii Wild Fires’.

Satellite images captured by the International Space Station on Saturday, August 12 show the devastation in Maui four days post the wildifre broke out.

The head of Maui's Emergency Management Agency has no regrets for not activating the warning sirens as the wildfire swept off the whole island.

Devastating Maui wildfires have spurred bizarre conspiracy theories, including land grab by Oprah to Space lasers, directed energy weapons, and smart city plots

Lawsuit filed against Hawaiian Electric Industries for causing the Maui wildfire disaster.

The fire is the deadliest in the U.S. in the past century. It has surpassed the toll of the 2018 Camp Fire in Northern California, which left 85 dead.

President Biden faces criticism for forgetting the name of Maui, the island most affected by the Hawaii wildfires.

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