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Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Indicted in Bribery Scandal
Worldzerohedge23d ago

Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Indicted in Bribery Scandal

Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke has been indicted by an Oahu grand jury on charges including criminal conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery, and falsification, in what is being called the state's biggest bribery scandal.

Powerful Tornado Causes Extensive Damage in Coahuila, Mexico
Worldbalkan-web2mo ago

Powerful Tornado Causes Extensive Damage in Coahuila, Mexico

A powerful tornado has caused significant damage in the state of Coahuila, Mexico, leaving widespread destruction in agricultural and livestock areas. The extreme weather event, which hit on Tuesday, tore off roofs and damaged infrastructure.

Hawaii Assesses Damage from Worst Flooding in Over 20 Years
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Hawaii Assesses Damage from Worst Flooding in Over 20 Years

Heavy rains continue to cause severe flooding across Hawaii, particularly on Oahu and Maui, leading to urgent calls for evacuation and threatening a dam, with authorities now assessing damage from what is described as the worst flooding in more than 20 years.

Hawaii Hit by Worst Flooding in 20 Years, Thousands Evacuated, Dam at Risk
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Hawaii Hit by Worst Flooding in 20 Years, Thousands Evacuated, Dam at Risk

Hawaii continues to experience its worst flooding in over two decades, prompting urgent evacuation orders for thousands on Oahu and Maui, with a 120-year-old dam at 'imminent risk of failure' and damage estimates potentially exceeding $1 billion.

Canada Bans Texas Cattle Imports Amid Screwworm Outbreak
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Canada Bans Texas Cattle Imports Amid Screwworm Outbreak

Canada has banned the import of cattle from Texas following the detection of multiple cases of flesh-eating screwworms in the state. This outbreak has raised concerns among ranchers and authorities in the US and Mexico, with new cases also reported near the US border.

Severe Floods Devastate Hawaii Farms
Worldklix-ba3mo ago

Severe Floods Devastate Hawaii Farms

Hawaii's worst floods in two decades have severely impacted small farms on Oahu's north shore, leading to visible consequences in local markets and food supply.

US Faces Extreme Weather: Hawaii Floods, West Heatwave, Alabama Snow
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US Faces Extreme Weather: Hawaii Floods, West Heatwave, Alabama Snow

The United States is experiencing a striking mix of weather extremes this March, including severe flooding in Hawaii, described as the worst in 20 years on Oahu, a record-breaking heatwave across the West, and rare snow in Alabama, with experts suggesting these events bear the 'fingerprint' of the climate crisis.