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More than half a year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century burned through a historic Maui town, officials are still trying to determine exactly what went wrong and how to prevent similar catastrophes in the future. But two reports released this week are filling in some of the blanks.The most recent is a detailed timeline of the fire that tore through the heart of Lahaina on Aug. 8, 2023, killing 101 people. Released Wednesday by Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez, it is the first phase of a three-part comprehensive investigation being conducted by the Fire Safety…

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A Pirates player was scratched from Wednesday’s game against the Mets after an extremely bizarre and unlikely scenario. Joey Bart, the former No. 2 overall Giants pick whom the Pirates acquired in a trade earlier this month, recently got struck in the head by a home run ball during batting practice while he was catching in the bullpen. Bart, 27, was feeling OK until shortly before first pitch Wednesday, and he was removed from the lineup. “So, this is very strange,” Pirates manager Derek Shelton said, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “He got hit in the head the other day…

The Justice Department is intensifying its efforts to reduce violent crime in the U.S.A specialized gun intelligence center has been launched in Chicago to combat gun-related crimes.Task forces are also being expanded to address the surge in carjackings across the country.The Justice Department is ramping up its efforts to reduce violent crime in the U.S., launching a specialized gun intelligence center in Chicago and expanding task forces to curb carjackings.In an interview with The Associated Press, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said there is “absolutely much more to do” to make communities safer, even as many places have experienced a…

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace and his wife, Amanda Wallace, are expecting their first baby. “Spring has sprung. Summer will be rad. Fall is the first time, we’ll be mom and dad!” the couple shared in a joint Instagram post on Wednesday, April 17. “Baby Wallace coming October 2024.” The announcement featured a slideshow from their pregnancy reveal photoshoot. In one shot, Bubba, 30, and Amanda sat in the front seats of an old school van and their baby’s sonogram was hanging from the rearview mirror. Another snap showed Bubba hugging his wife and she held the sonogram over her belly.…

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Jill Biden said Wednesday that allowing federal employees who are military spouses to work from overseas is a “national security imperative” that is long overdue.The first lady spoke at a White House ceremony she hosted with Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks and Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma, who signed a permanent memorandum of agreement between their departments to ease approvals of remote work under the Domestic Employees Teleworking Overseas program for these employees.The agreement was among steps to help military families that President Joe Biden outlined in an executive order he signed in June at Fort Liberty in North…

Anti-Israel agitators were caught on video lighting flares outside a Columbia University “occupation,” as the president of the prestigious New York institution testified before Congress on antisemitism spikes. Video shared online also showed demonstrators clad in Palestinian flags and other garb shouting through microphones, “We want justice you say how,” with the response being “stop bombing Gaza now,” “stop arming Israel,” and “end the occupation now.” Demonstrators set up what they deemed “the Gaza Solidarity Encampment” on campus the day Columbia University President Dr. Nemat “Minouche” Shafik testified before the House Education and the Workforce Committee in Washington, D.C., about the scourge…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Every now and then, I discover a new product that quickly becomes a prized possession. That category includes my ice roller, the Dyson Airwrap and Ugg slippers. But now I can add a new item to that list: the Quince Turkish Waffle Robe! When I went to a Béis event last summer, I received a gift bag with this incredible robe inside. Founder Shay Mitchell is a fashionista with the best taste, so it’s no wonder she included this luxe…

The Islanders played a game on Wednesday night, but not one that mattered. If a tree falls in the forest, etc. The match against the Penguins served as a necessary evil for both teams before the Islanders could get rolling in preparation for their first-round series against Carolina and before the Penguins could hit the golf courses. The matchup against the Hurricanes serves as a chance at revenge after Carolina eliminated the Islanders last season and one in which both teams look considerably different than they did a year ago. That is not just a matter of roster — the…