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Maui wildfires projected to be the 2nd costliest disaster in Hawaii history. Follow live updates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:41 GMT

Follow live updates about wildfires that have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii this week, destroying a historic town and forcing evacuations. The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which passed south of the island chain, was partly to blame for strong winds that initially drove the flames, knocking out power and grounding firefighting helicopters.MAUI WILDFIRES PROJECTED TO BE THE 2ND COSTLIEST DISASTER IN HAWAII HISTORYThis week’s wildfires are expected to be the second costliest disaster in the history of Hawaii, second only to damages from 1992’s Hurricane Iniki, according to a Friday statement from a prominent disaster and risk modeling company.Karen Clark & Company said in the statement that approximately 3,500 structures were within the perimeter of the fire that torched the popular tourist town of Lahaina in west Maui. Officials said Thursday that fast-moving flames destroyed 1,000 buildings and killed 55 people, although both numbers are expected to in...

Valencia wins 2-1 at Sevilla on Spanish league’s opening day. Bounou plays amid talk of Madrid move

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:41 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A Valencia team featuring young players earned a 2-1 win at 10-man Sevilla on the opening day of the Spanish league on Friday.Twenty-year-old substitute Javi Guerra, who emerged as a talent last campaign, scored the 88th-minute winner after Sevilla had lost defender Loic Badé to a red card.“I am very happy not just for the goal but for the win by the team,” Guerra said. “There is no better way to start the season.”Hugo Duro was key to the win. He was breaking clear when Badé fouled him from behind with only the goalkeeper to beat and saw the direct red card in the 80th. And the striker helped recover the ball near Sevilla’s box before he assisted Guerra to slot home the winner.Valencia barely avoided relegation last campaign and lost several players in the summer with Samuel Lino, Edinson Cavani, Yunus Musah, Justin Kluivert, Ilaix Moriba, and Nico González all leaving the club. Few signings were made by the club owned by Singaporean businessman Peter L...

McLaren boss tells team IndyCar championship leader Alex Palou has reneged on 2024 contract

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:41 GMT

The long contractual saga surrounding IndyCar championship leader Alex Palou took another wild twist Friday when the head of McLaren Racing told his team the Spaniard has “no intention of honoring his contract” with the team next year. In a letter sent to the Arrow McLaren Racing employees by boss Zak Brown, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, Brown wrote that Palou had given him multiple assurances he’d be wearing papaya in 2024 and has already received an advance on his salary. The letter was sent to McLaren employees shortly after Friday’s final IndyCar Series on-track session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Palou holds an 84-point lead over Josef Newgarden in the standings with four races remaining this season. Palou starts eighth on Saturday on the Indianapolis road course. Palou last July upended the free agent market when he publicly rebuked Chip Ganassi Racing’s attempt to pick up the option Ganassi held on him for 2023. Palou said he inst...

Loncor Gold: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:41 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — Loncor Gold Inc. (LONCF) on Friday reported a loss of $837,000 in its second quarter.The Toronto-based company said it had a loss of 1 cent per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LONCF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LONCFSource

Protesters demand answers in man's killing at Tesla charging station

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:41 GMT

GOLDEN, Colo. (KDVR) — The family and friends of Adam Michael Fresquez marched in front of the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office on Friday. They are upset no charges have been filed or arrests made in his killing at a Tesla charging station in Edgewater.That was three months ago. His mother is pleading for justice.“This has been terrible. I mean, the worst thing a mother could ever have happen. I don’t think we’ve actually got a chance to mourn because we are still trying to fight for justice for Adam,” Fresquez’s mother, Lena Mendez, said.Officers found Fresquez with fatal gunshot wounds. FOX31 was told the shooter left the scene and later called 911 to turn himself in.“We don’t understand why he was released two hours later after shooting and killing my son and leaving him in the parking lot to die,” Mendez said.“We want accountability. We are looking for justice. We want some answers,” Fresquez’s father, Juan Mendez, said.Adam Michael Fresquez was killed May 3 after a s...

Death toll from Maui wildfires rises to 67 as survivors begin returning home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:41 GMT

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — The death toll in Maui rose to 67 on Friday as officials confirmed another 12 fatalities from a massive blaze that turned large swaths of a centuries-old town into a hellscape of ashen rubble.Maui County officials said in an online statement that firefighters continued to battle the blaze, which was not yet fully contained. Meanwhile, residents of Lahaina were being allowed to return home for the first time to assess the damage.Associated Press journalists witnessed the devastation, with nearly every building flattened to debris on Front Street, the heart of the Maui community and the economic hub of the island. The roosters known to roam Hawaii streets meandered through the ashes of what was left, including an eerie traffic jam of the charred remains of dozens of cars that didn’t make it out of the inferno.Incinerated cars crushed by downed telephone poles. Charred elevator shafts standing as testaments to the burned-down apartment buildings they once served....

Motorcyclist arrested after 120-mph eluding attempt: CSP

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado State Patrol said a motorcyclist was arrested after he was caught traveling at nearly double the speed limit on part of the belt route through the Denver metro area Monday morning.The man was driving a motorcycle on state Highway 470 when CSP said a trooper attempted to contact him, but he "fled at a high rate of speed." Motorcycle deaths on the rise on Colorado roads The trooper stopped the pursuit in order to avoid putting the public in danger, but the patrol's aircraft unit had a lock on the motorcycle."He chose to endanger himself and others around him. What this rider did not know was that we could follow him using our aircraft assets until we could safely arrest him," said Maj. Darce Weil, District 1 commander of CSP.The man was riding at speeds in excess of 120 mph, according to CSP, in an area where the speed limit is posted as 65 mph.Troopers on the ground were in contact with the air patrol unit as it followed the speeding motorcyclist for about...

Denver Broncos to kick off preseason tonight against Arizona Cardinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Broncos are opening up their 2023 preseason with a game in Arizona against the Cardinals Friday night.While it's still early and several of the team's starters aren't expected to suit up as decisions are made lower down the roster, fans are looking forward to seeing new head coach Sean Payton calling the shots. Russell Wilson and wife Ciara announce baby on the way The former Super Bowl-winning head coach of the New Orleans Saints was hired during the off-season. His background and fresh approach have stirred up optimism for the Broncos. Last season, first-time head coach Nathanial Hackett was maligned and mocked by fans for his errors, including notable issues managing the play clock.Payton made comments earlier this summer criticizing Hackett and his coaching staff for how they led the team last season. He later walked the comments back and apologized, saying he wants the focus to be on the future.If the Broncos want to make the playoffs, which Payton...

3-year-old riding one of Texas’ migrant buses dies on the way to Chicago, officials say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:41 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A 3-year-old child riding one of Texas’ migrant buses died while on the way to Chicago, officials said Friday, the first time the state has announced a death since it began shuttling thousands of migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border last year.Texas authorities confirmed a child’s death in a statement Friday but did not say where the child was from or why they became ill. The Illinois Department of Public Health said the child was 3 years old and died Thursday in Marion County, in the southern part of that state.“Every loss of life is a tragedy,” the Texas Division of Emergency Management said in a statement. “Once the child presented with health concerns, the bus pulled over and security personnel on board called 9-1-1 for emergency attention.”The child received treatment from paramedics and later died at a hospital, according to the agency. The bus departed from the Texas border city of Brownsville. State officials said all passengers had their temperature take...

US first son, British prince go from enemies to lovers in Prime Video’s ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:54:41 GMT

Have you ever hated someone before falling head over heels for them? I thought that was the only way, and it’s exactly what happens in a new Prime Video romantic comedy. “Red, White & Royal Blue” tells the story of an American first son and British prince hitting it off. After some shenanigans. And a lot of cake.“Red, White & Royal Blue”…Uma Thurman (as Ellen Claremont): “Don’t cause an international incident.”Taylor Zakhar Perez (as Alex Claremont-Diaz): “How’s it going?”…is royally romantic.Nicholas Galitzine (as Prince Henry): “Do you ever wonder who you’d be if you were an anonymous person in the world?”Taylor Zakhar Perez (as Alex Claremont-Diaz): “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”Nicholas Galitzine (as Prince Henry): “Christ, you’re as thick as it gets.”[Prince Henry moves in for a kiss.]Aww … but also, a royal mess.Taylor Zakhar Perez (as Al...