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After Maui's wildfires, thousands brace for long process of restoring safe water service

Some populated areas of Maui are looking at months or even years before their water systems are fully and safely restored following the wildfires that devastated the island last month

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

Weeks after the fire, the response in Maui shifts from a sprint to a marathon

Officials and volunteers say addressing mental health needs and trauma will likely take years.

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Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch Maui wildfire fund

The US stars said they were inspired by a similar fund set up by country music star Dolly Parton in 2016

Evening Standard

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch Maui relief fund with $10 million after devastating wildfires

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of the wildfires

The Independent UK

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residents

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of the wildfires

The Independent UK

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch Maui wildfire fund with $10m

Winfrey says direct cash assistance aims to support those affected as they determine what ‘rebuilding looks like for them’

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How to get federal disaster aid: FEMA is running out of money, but these strategies can help survivors of Hurricane Idalia and the Maui fires get aid faster

As questions loom over the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s ability to fund disaster recovery efforts, people who lost homes to recent wildfires and storms are trying to make their way through the difficult process of securing financial aid.

The Conversation

Biden warns Idalia still dangerous, says he hasn't forgotten about the victims of Hawaii's wildfires

President Joe Biden says Hurricane Idalia is “still very dangerous” even though it has weakened after coming ashore in Florida on Wednesday morning

The Independent UK

Watch as Biden delivers remarks on recovery efforts in Maui and ongoing response to Hurricane Idalia

Watch as Joe Biden hosts a press conference on recovery efforts on Maui, following devastating wildfires, and delivers remarks on the ongoing response to Hurricane Idalia.

The Independent UK

Michigan State, Tennessee exhibition hoops game to benefit Maui wildfire charity

Michigan State and Tennessee will meet in an exhibition basketball game to raise money for relief efforts in the aftermath of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century

The Independent UK

Hawaii crews near end of search for fire victims but death toll remains unclear

At least 115 people confirmed dead and more than 100 missing, as officials move into new phase of removing hazardous waste

The Guardian - US

On Maui, a desperate plea to tourists: Please return

When the deadly wildfires ignited on Maui, tourists were turned away. Three weeks later, business owners are eager for them visit — responsibly.

WEKU

Why did tourists keep coming as Rhodes and Maui burned? It’s about far more than denial

As the world heats up, we need to confront what our urge to travel is really rooted in, says Moya Lothian-McLean, a contributing editor at Novara Media

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How to get help or your money back after travel disruptions – experts explain

The summer of 2023 started well for airlines, after a tumultuous few years following COVID lockdowns in most countries. Passenger numbers were up 30% in the northern hemisphere in June 2023, versus the previous year. But air travel in July and August has been disrupted once again, not only by…

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First Thing: Mark Meadows testifies in Georgia Trump case

Trump’s White House chief of staff argues he acted in capacity as federal officer and that case should be moved to federal court. Plus, has humanity finally broken the climate?

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Hawaiian Electric pushes back on claims of negligence after Maui wildfires

Utility company rejects Maui County lawsuit accusing it of contributing to deadly blazes that tore through communities.

The Independent UK

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

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

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Up First briefing: Trump trial date expected; Jacksonville shooting; Maui surf lessons

A federal judge will set a date for Trump's election obstruction case. Crowds mourn three Black people killed at a Dollar General in Florida. Pro surfers give kids in Maui a surf lesson.

WEKU

Maui's surf pros paddle out with kids from Lahaina for a healing surf session

Families displaced by wildfire get a welcome reprieve as a surf session for kids and families gave them a chance for a normal Saturday.

The Independent UK

‘Ultimate nimrod’: Green Day selling Trump mugshot shirt to raise money for Maui wildfire victims

Design of limited-edition shirt mimics the band’s 1997 Nimrod album but with former president’s face on it

The Independent UK

Green Day sell ‘ultimate Nimrod’ Trump t-shirt to raise money for Maui wildfire victims

The design of the limited-edition shirt mimics the band’s 1997 Nimrod album but with former president’s face

The Guardian - US

How 19th-century pineapple plantations turned Maui into a tinderbox

Land privatization and water depletion set the stage for the Lahaina fire 150 years ago. Now, land companies may benefit even more

The Independent UK

Hawaii authorities evacuate area of Lahaina due to brush fire near site of deadly blaze

A brush fire is prompting Maui authorities to evacuate residents from a neighborhood in Lahaina, just a few miles from the site recently ravaged by blazes

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UFC Fight Night 225 bonuses: Max Holloway’s Fight of Night dedicated to Lahaina, Maui

After UFC Fight Night 225, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Singapore. Check out the winners.

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