The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency, Herman Andaya, has stepped down from his position on Thursday amidst mounting criticism and intensified scrutiny surrounding the agency’s response to the devastating wildfires that have wreaked havoc across the region. Andaya’s resignation came merely a day after he defended his decision not to activate outdoor alert…
President Joe Biden is facing backlash for his response to the devastating wildfires that have engulfed Hawaii, with critics slamming his dismissive remarks and his apparent lack of plans to visit the state in its time of crisis. Throughout the weekend, reporters repeatedly questioned President Biden about the destructive fires that have swept through Maui,…
The Lahaina fire raging through Hawaii has now claimed its place as the deadliest wildfire in over a century, marking a grim milestone in the history of the United States’ fire incidents. The declaration came from US Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrell, who addressed the sombre situation during a press conference over the weekend. “This now…
Amid the ongoing efforts to locate survivors and victims of the devastating wildfires that have wreaked havoc in Maui, Hawaii, Governor Josh Green has issued a sobering warning. Green cautioned that the death toll could see an increase of 10 to 20 individuals per day in the coming days. During an interview with CBS, Governor…
The devastating Maui fires in Hawaii have now claimed the lives of 93 individuals, as reported in a release by Maui County authorities. The official statement confirmed that out of the fatalities, two victims have been identified, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Governor Josh Green addressed the evolving crisis during a news conference on…
The New York City Medical Examiner’s Office has concluded its investigation into the untimely death of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the 19-year-old grandson of renowned Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro. In a recent communication with CNN, the Medical Examiner’s Office revealed that the cause of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez’s demise, which occurred in July,…
A 30-year-old man, Tum Joseph, was docked at an Upper Customary Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, on Tuesday, for allegedly stealing a mattress and clothes from his mother. Joseph is charged with three counts of criminal intimidation, inciting disturbance of public peace and theft. The police prosecutor, Insp Esther Bishen, told the court that the…
In a heartbreaking incident at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, medical doctor Dr Vwaere Diaso lost her life after an elevator she was inside crashed. The devastating event occurred on Tuesday, leaving the hospital staff and community in shock. According to our correspondent’s findings, the elevator malfunctioned, causing it to plummet from the 10th…
The Voyager mission team at NASA has achieved a remarkable feat by reestablishing contact with the Voyager 2 spacecraft after losing communication. The spacecraft, which has been exploring the cosmos for nearly 46 years, encountered a setback when commands sent on July 21 accidentally caused its antenna to shift 2 degrees away from Earth. This…
Panic ensued on Tuesday in the Oba Akran area of Ikeja, Lagos State, as a light single-engine airplane crashed on the road and burst into flames. The incident took place opposite the United Bank for Africa around 3:30 pm. Reports indicate that only two people, the pilot, and a passenger, were onboard the aircraft. The…
