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Afire, Aloha

An aerial image taken on August 10 2023 shows destroyed homes and buildings burned to the ground in Lahaina in the...

Lahaina was dry enough to burn, in part, because agriculture and development turned it into a tinderbox.Photograph

Former Mr. President Barak Obama weighed in today as a childhood native of Honolulu.

Barbie in Gretaville

Amanda alert

Letters to Juliet

Wham Bam

Swan dive

Merry pranksters

Early cinema

The Unknown (Tod Browning, 1927) screens in the Teatro Verdi at Le Giornate del Cinema Muto in Pordenone, October 1, 2022. Photo by Valerio Greco.

The Murder of Laken Riley - The New York Times
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Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile in attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says - Reuters
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Android will soon instantly log you in to your apps on new devices - Ars Technica
Android will soon instantly log you in to your apps on new devices Ars Technica4 ways Android has made switching even better The KeywordAndroid's new Restore Credentials tool will simplify app logins on new devices Yahoo! VoicesPixel 9’s Awesome New Setup Process is Coming to Other Android Phones Droid LifePixel 9’s post-setup data copying coming to more Android phones […]
Musk and Ramaswamy call for ending work-from-home for federal employees - The Guardian US
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Jussie Smollett’s Conviction for False Hate Crime Claim Is Overturned - The New York Times
Jussie Smollett’s Conviction for False Hate Crime Claim Is Overturned The New York TimesJussie Smollett conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court Fox NewsJussie Smollett's conviction in hoax attack overturned by state supreme court ABC NewsActor Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court Yahoo! VoicesJussie Smollett’s conviction for racist, homophobic attack hoax tossed in stunning reversal New York Post
Northern California faces possible record-breaking rainfall from atmospheric river and another storm is coming - CNN
Northern California faces possible record-breaking rainfall from atmospheric river and another storm is coming CNNCalifornia atmospheric river forecast: More rain and snow expected Thursday KCRA SacramentoWhat the Powerful Storm on the West Coast Will Do Next The New York TimesBomb Cyclone Turns Deadly In Washington The Weather ChannelWA town, hit with bomb cyclone’s highest winds, recovers without power The Seattle […]

Carrie Underwood, Cody Johnson sing surprise duet at 2024 CMA Awards November 21, 2024
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Palm Springs hated his AIDS memorial design. How this artist's do-over turned debacle into redemption November 21, 2024
His first Palm Springs AIDS memorial looked like an anus, critics said, so artist Phillip K. Smith went back to drawing board and set out to win over skeptics in the community. The City Council is set to vote on the new design Tuesday.
Daniel Vaillancourt
Can men and women just be friends? 'Sweethearts' director Jordan Weiss knows the answer November 21, 2024
Jordan Weiss had made it as a writer in Hollywood, but she had no plans to direct the film she co-wrote with her best friend, Dan Brier, until she found the confidence to take it on.
Erin Carlson
'The Later Daters' shows that dating after 55 'is a lot sexier than people think' November 21, 2024
A Netflix docuseries from executive producer Michelle Obama follows six singles over age 55 as they go on a series of blind dates and attempt to find love again.
Meredith Blake
L7's Fast and Frightening Takeover is the eclectic punk rock festival you've been waiting for November 21, 2024
Beloved art-punk band L7 on Saturday launches its first-ever mini festival at the Belasco theater with dynamic performers such as Surfbort, Adult., Olivia Jean, the Paranoyds and NIIS.
Jim Ruland
'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' set the stage for gravity-defying box office weekend November 21, 2024
'Wicked,' starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and 'Gladiator II,' starring Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal, both open wide this weekend.
Christi Carras
Why Alexandre Desplat was so eager to score 'The Piano Lesson' November 21, 2024
Alexandre Desplat channeled his love of Duke Ellington into the score of 'The Piano Lesson,' Malcolm Washington's feature directorial debut.
Tim Greiving
Angelina Jolie scored as an evil fairy in 'Maleficent,' her top box-office hit November 21, 2024
The actor now spends significant time behind the scenes, but the 'Maria' star has appeared in many box-office hits during her career. Here are her biggest live-action movies.
Diane Garrett
For Jeymes Samuel, his song 'Nazarene' is both a ballad and a kind of prayer November 21, 2024
The 'Book of Clarence' end-title song speaks of hope in difficult times.
Tim Greiving
The 2025 Oscars BuzzMeter: What's getting the buzz so far? November 21, 2024
Our panel of film experts is back to predict what contenders will be getting Oscar attention and to spotlight the films and talent they hope don't get overlooked in 10 Academy Awards categories.
Michael Ordoña

Pie fortune heir guilty of best friend's murder November 21, 2024
Dylan Thomas, who had also tried to scale the Buckingham Palace fence, stabbed his friend 37 times.
Briton Simone White dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos November 21, 2024
The 28-year-old lawyer becomes the fifth person to die from suspected methanol poisoning.
Arrest warrants issued for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander over alleged war crimes November 21, 2024
International Criminal Court judges say there are “reasonable grounds” they bore "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
John Prescott: Seven big moments in life of Labour legend November 21, 2024
Lord Prescott spent a decade as Tony Blair's deputy and was seen as a custodian of traditional Labour values.
Watkins, Duran & defensive errors - Emery's four tactical dilemmas November 21, 2024
BBC Sport takes a tactical look at Unai Emery's Aston Villa struggles after four consecutive defeats.
Blair leads tributes to Labour giant John Prescott November 21, 2024
The former deputy prime minister, who was major figure in the New Labour project, has died aged 86.
Son of IRA murder victim calls Disney drama 'horrendous' November 21, 2024
The drama, aired on Disney+ in the UK, depicts the lives of several people during The Troubles.
Ukraine's double challenge: Russia's advance and the return of Trump November 21, 2024
Russia is advancing at its fastest pace since 2022. Will Trump help or hinder Ukraine's defence?
NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid, Matt Hancock tells inquiry November 21, 2024
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".
Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction for alleged hoax November 21, 2024
Smollett, who is black and gay, was accused of lying about being the victim of a racial attack in Chicago.

The Red Elephant in the Room at AfroTech November 21, 2024
At the annual tech conference for Black professionals, all eyes were on AI—but many also braced for the impact of a Trump administration that has promised to kill DEI.
Jason Parham
Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro With DockKit Review: Hands-Free Fun November 21, 2024
This MagSafe wireless charging stand rotates to track your movements and is great for shooting video and FaceTime.
Brenda Stolyar
WalkingPad C2 Mini Foldable Treadmill Review: Stable Underfoot November 21, 2024
You can reach your step goals—even when working from home—when you have a walking pad.
Kristin Canning
Daniel Craig’s Secret Omega Seamaster Diver Has Dropped November 21, 2024
After “leaking” the new model on the wrist of the former James Bond actor at Paris 2024, the watch brand finally released this much-anticipated diver.
Jeremy White
Border Militias Prepare to Assist With Donald Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans November 21, 2024
Militias that patrol the US border with Mexico are thrilled that Donald Trump has been elected—and plan to be a “valuable resource” to the incoming administration, whether or not they’re asked.
Tess Owen
9 Best Cooling Mattresses (2024): Hybrid, Soft, Foam November 21, 2024
Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. We slept on multiple cooling mattresses to find which ones drew the heat away best.
Nicole Kinning, Molly Higgins
Is Silicon Valley Actually Libertarian? November 21, 2024
WIRED takes a look at one of Silicon Valley’s most influential ideologies.
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The 18 Best Pillows We Found After Months of Nighttime Testing (2024) November 21, 2024
We spent months sleeping on various pillows to find the right support for your noggin whether you snooze on your side, back, or in a tangle of blankets.
Eric Ravenscraft
News Influencers Have Eclipsed Traditional Media November 21, 2024
More and more Americans are getting their news from influencers on the internet.
Makena Kelly
China’s Surveillance State Is Selling Citizen Data as a Side Hustle November 21, 2024
Chinese black market operators are openly recruiting government agency insiders, paying them for access to surveillance data and then reselling it online—no questions asked.
Andy Greenberg