Hawaii is preparing for more heavy rain and strong winds just days after Hurricane Lala caused serious damage on the Big Island. The new storm, possibly a tropical storm, is expected to bring more rain starting Saturday and continue through Tuesday, affecting mainly the Big Island’s windward and southeast areas.
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Hurricane Lala caused heavy rain, flooding, and damage to homes, roads, and bridges on Hawaii’s Big Island last weekend.
The northeast coast of the Big Island received over 43 inches (1.1 meters) of rain from Lala.
About 11,630 customers on the Big Island still had no power as of Friday.
The next storm is expected to bring 5 to 10 inches (13 to 25 cm) of rain, with some places possibly getting up to 15 inches (38 cm).
Other islands will get less rain, generally 1 to 2 inches, with east Maui possibly seeing up to 4 inches.
No coastal watches or warnings were in effect on Friday morning, but officials urged people to keep watching the storm.
Dangerous flooding, mudslides, and strong rip currents are possible, especially in areas already wet from Hurricane Lala.
Hawaii state officials asked residents to prepare emergency supplies for up to 14 days ahead of the new storm.
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Data cards have been taken from a small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter that crashed at a rural airport. The collision killed the plane’s pilot and injured two state troopers, and investigators are studying the data to find out why the accident happened.
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The crash happened at Carlisle airport in central Pennsylvania.
A Cessna 150 plane collided with a Bell 407 police helicopter.
The Cessna was landing when it veered and hit the helicopter's tail.
The helicopter was hovering during a training exercise at the time of the crash.
The plane’s pilot died in the collision.
Two people inside the helicopter were injured.
Investigators recovered intact data cards from both aircraft to help understand the cause.
Neither aircraft is required to have a cockpit voice recorder, which is common in bigger planes.
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Russian drones attacked a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, a city in central Ukraine, killing six people and injuring 91 others, including six children. The attack came after a recent wave of missile strikes on Kyiv and is part of ongoing violence in the region.
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The strike happened in Kryvyi Rih, President Zelenskyy’s hometown.
Six people died, and 91 were injured, including six children.
The attack involved two waves of drones hitting the same area.
President Zelenskyy called the strike a terrorist act.
Kryvyi Rih has been targeted several times during the war, with a deadly strike in April 2025 killing 20 people.
The day before, Kyiv was hit by a large missile and drone attack, killing at least 16 people.
Russia has increased missile attacks in recent months, exploiting Ukraine’s limited air defenses.
The United Nations reported that Kyiv was heavily affected in July, with many civilian casualties from Russian strikes.
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The U.S. and South Korean militaries ended their joint annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise six days early as a gesture to North Korea. Despite this, North Korea rejected the move and fired missiles into the sea, keeping tensions high and talks stalled.
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The Ulchi Freedom Shield military drill was cut short from 11 days to around 5 days.
President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce the size of the exercise, citing good relations with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un.
North Korea sees the exercise as a rehearsal for invasion and did not accept the reduction as a positive step.
North Korea fired about 10 short-range missiles into the sea after dismissing Trump’s outreach.
South Korea and the U.S. also halved the number of joint field training exercises during this drill.
Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader’s sister, said the drills were still provocative despite being smaller.
North Korea has strengthened ties with Russia, which may give it more support against sanctions and pressure.
Experts believe North Korea may want bigger concessions from the U.S. before returning to talks.
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A popular festival called Ashenda, which celebrates women and the Virgin Mary in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region, has been cancelled in Mekelle due to fears of drone attacks. Recent drone strikes have caused injuries and deaths, raising concerns about the possibility of the civil war in Tigray restarting.
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The Ashenda festival is a three-day event celebrated by Orthodox Christians and is especially important for young women in Tigray.
The main Ashenda gathering planned for Mekelle stadium was cancelled because of safety concerns over drone strikes.
A recent drone attack in Mekelle injured 13 civilians and damaged homes.
Other drone strikes in nearby districts between early and mid-August caused several deaths and injuries.
The Tigray region is still recovering from a civil war that ended in 2022 with a peace deal between the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and Ethiopia’s federal government.
Political tensions are rising again as the TPLF removed the interim peace administration and reinstated its pre-war council.
Both sides accuse each other of not following the peace agreement.
Regional officials called for international diplomatic action to stop the violence from escalating.
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President Donald Trump wants to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but North Korea refuses to talk with the U.S. or South Korea. Despite Trump reducing joint military drills with South Korea as a possible peace gesture, North Korea remains firm against communication and calls the U.S. policy hostile.
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President Trump has expressed a strong desire to meet with Kim Jong Un soon.
North Korea has not agreed to talks with the U.S. or South Korea.
Kim Yo Jong, Kim’s sister, denied recent leader-to-leader communication despite Trump’s claims.
North Korea calls U.S.-South Korea military drills hostile and inappropriate.
Trump shortened these joint drills as a possible peace signal but also linked it to South Korea’s stance on the U.S.-Iran conflict.
South Korea has tried to lower tensions since President Lee Jae-myung took office in 2023.
North Korea officially dropped its goal of reunifying with South Korea in May 2024.
The Korean Peninsula remains technically at war since the 1953 Korean War armistice.
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Tornadoes struck Long Island, New York, and Dover, Delaware, causing significant damage and flooding. Emergency crews rescued people trapped in cars, and authorities lifted a state of emergency as cleanup efforts began.
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A tornado hit the Sun & Surf Beach Club on Long Island, damaging at least 50 beach cabanas and injuring one person.
The beach club was hosting 200 to 300 people who started evacuating before the tornado struck.
Another tornado was reported in Dover, Delaware, causing roof damage and other destruction.
Dover's mayor lifted the state of emergency on Friday morning, allowing residents and businesses to return to normal.
Flooding caused the Long Island Expressway in Queens to close temporarily.
Emergency crews in Jersey City, New Jersey, rescued 69 people trapped in floodwaters using small inflatable boats.
Tornadoes are uncommon in the northeastern US compared to other parts of the country.
Rescue and cleanup efforts continue, with authorities advising caution due to debris and blocked roads.
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Lake Powell has dropped to its lowest water level since it was created over 60 years ago, approaching a point where the Glen Canyon Dam can no longer produce hydropower normally. This decline is linked to climate change and lower Colorado River flows, affecting water supply for millions of people and raising concerns about how to manage Lakes Powell and Mead in the future.
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Lake Powell's water level fell to about 3,520 feet above sea level in mid-August, close to a critical limit of 3,490 feet needed for hydropower generation.
Lake Mead, another major reservoir on the Colorado River, also reached a record low recently.
The Colorado River supplies water to about 40 million people, millions of acres of farmland, seven U.S. states, tribal nations, and Mexico.
Climate change has caused roughly a 20% drop in river flows this century, with forecasts for further declines between 20% and 40%.
If water levels drop too low, Glen Canyon Dam may have to stop using turbines and rely on less safe water outlets.
Federal officials have tried releasing water from upstream reservoirs to keep Lake Powell above the danger level but may cause problems for Lake Mead.
Some experts suggest making Lake Mead the main reservoir and Lake Powell a backup to better manage water storage long term.
New guidelines for managing these reservoirs after 2026 are under review to address these challenges.
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A large study found that doing exercise for fun, like walking or swimming, lowers the risk of dementia. However, physical activity done as part of a job may increase the risk of dementia.
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Researchers studied data from over 4.2 million people in 30 countries.
Leisure-time exercise was linked to a 24% lower risk of dementia.
Physical activity at work was linked to a 20% higher risk of dementia.
The study followed participants aged 45 to 93 for about 10 years.
Household physical activity might help reduce dementia risk, but evidence is limited.
Using walking or cycling to commute showed a slight increase in dementia risk based on few studies.
Job-related physical activities may involve repetitive tasks and exposure to pollution, which could affect brain health.
Voluntary exercise often has social and mental benefits, like companionship and fresh air, which may protect the brain.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Novosibirsk, Siberia, was claimed on social media to have involved little or no security. However, videos and expert analysis show he was protected by a large, well-organized security team, similar to those that safeguard other world leaders.
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A pro-Russian social media post claimed Putin traveled without security in Siberia on August 11, 2026.
The post compared Putin’s security to that of French President Emmanuel Macron, saying Macron had heavy protection while Putin did not.
An expert confirmed that Putin’s trip included a strong security presence, equivalent to other presidents’ protection plans.
The crowd Putin met was controlled, with roads closed to ensure safety.
Video footage showed Putin’s convoy and security team arriving, including men with assault rifles and special gear.
The security personnel had insignia indicating they belonged to Russia’s presidential security service.
The social media claim of minimal security was proven false by available evidence and expert analysis.
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The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" aired a special report about a big increase in tick bites this year. They focused on Alpha-gal syndrome, a condition caused by a Lone Star tick bite that can make people allergic to red meat. The program also included stories about jazz history, an artist’s unique home, a botanist’s nature books, and a retirement home for musicians.
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Emergency room visits for tick bites have gone up a lot this year.
Alpha-gal syndrome can cause a strong allergy to eating red meat after a Lone Star tick bite.
Martha’s Vineyard residents are dealing with an outbreak of Alpha-gal syndrome.
Experts from the University of Rhode Island and Tufts University shared advice on avoiding tick bites.
The show featured a famous 1958 photo of jazz legends in Harlem taken by Art Kane.
Artist Ricky Boscarino’s home in New Jersey, called Luna Parc, is filled with sculptures and art.
Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer discussed the importance of combining Western science and indigenous knowledge in nature.
Casa Verdi in Milan is a retirement home for professional musicians started by composer Giuseppe Verdi.
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Israeli settlers entered a stone quarry near Hebron in the West Bank overnight and set fire to heavy machinery. The Israeli military found signs of arson and graffiti, and the police are investigating the incident.
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The event happened at a stone quarry in Wadi Al-Rakheem near Hebron.
Israeli settlers were reported to have entered the quarry overnight.
Heavy machinery at the site was set on fire.
Palestinian residents discovered the damage in the morning.
The Israeli military found evidence of arson, which means the fire was intentionally started.
Graffiti was also found at the scene.
The police are currently investigating the case.
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The Pentagon announced that more than 750 U.S. service members have been injured since the U.S. started military actions against Iran in late February. Recently, 50 additional injuries were added to the official count.
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Over 750 U.S. service members have been wounded since late February.
The injuries are linked to the U.S. war against Iran.
The Pentagon updated its war casualty database this week.
An additional 50 service members’ injuries were recently added.
The totals combine counts from Operation Epic Fury and Overseas Operations.
The information comes from the U.S. Department of Defense.
The timeframe covered is from the start of the conflict in late February until now.
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The UK, Canada, and Australia criticized Israel for not starting a criminal investigation into the killing of seven World Central Kitchen humanitarian workers in Gaza in April 2024. Israel’s military said the attack was a mistake, but they found no criminal behavior by commanders involved.
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Seven humanitarian workers from the World Central Kitchen were killed in Israeli strikes on April 1, 2024, while delivering food in Gaza.
The victims included British, Polish, Australian, Canadian, and US-Canadian citizens.
The UK, Canada, and Australia called Israel’s decision not to investigate "shameful" and said the victims’ families deserve justice.
Israel’s military said the convoy had an armed guard not announced beforehand, who was mistaken for a Hamas fighter.
Israel claimed there was no criminal wrongdoing despite admitting serious failures in communication and coordination.
Australia summoned Israel’s ambassador and expressed outrage over the lack of investigation.
The founder of World Central Kitchen called for an independent investigation into the strike.
The dispute adds to tensions between Israel and several countries criticizing its military actions and settlement plans in the occupied West Bank.
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A British energy company, 80 Mile, plans to start oil drilling in Greenland but says that President Donald Trump's public threats to buy Greenland have distracted from the project. The company holds a drilling license for a large area in East Greenland but has faced delays after criticism from the Greenland government about lacking permissions.
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80 Mile, a British firm, has the drilling license for the Jameson Land Basin in East Greenland covering about two million acres.
The Greenland government criticized companies for advancing the drilling without proper permissions, delaying exploration until winter 2027.
Greenland stopped issuing new oil and gas exploration licenses in 2021 due to environmental concerns.
80 Mile acquired its drilling license from White Flame Energy in 2024.
Greenland Energy, a Texas-based partner with ties to President Trump’s administration, is funding and managing much of the project.
The drilling area is believed to hold around $1 trillion worth of oil.
President Trump’s public talk of buying Greenland has created political controversy overshadowing the project.
Experts say Greenland wants to develop resources to improve its finances and support its bid for full statehood.
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Tropical Depression Two-C is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Moke and bring heavy rain and flooding to Hawaii this weekend, especially on the Big Island. The storm is forecast to pass south of the islands, reducing chances of a direct hit but still causing significant rainfall and coastal dangers.
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Tropical Depression Two-C has winds of 35 mph and will likely become Tropical Storm Moke by Friday.
Moke is forecasted to pass south of Hawaii’s Big Island and smaller islands by Sunday night.
No tropical storm watches or warnings were issued as of Friday morning.
Heavy rains could cause 5 to 10 inches of rainfall on the Big Island, with some places reaching up to 15 inches.
A flood watch is in effect for much of the Big Island from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.
Soils on the Big Island are already wet from previous storms, increasing the risk of flash flooding and mudslides.
Maui may receive up to 4 inches of rain, while other islands could get 1 to 2 inches.
The storm’s wind impact is still uncertain but will likely be less severe if Moke stays farther south.
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New treatments show promise for glioblastoma, a common and aggressive brain cancer, and for a rare type of ovarian cancer called clear cell carcinoma. Researchers found that a minimally invasive laser surgery may extend survival and improve quality of life for brain cancer patients, and immunotherapy might work for some ovarian cancer patients.
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Glioblastoma is an aggressive brain cancer with no cure, often treated by surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.
A laser treatment involves a small hole drilled in the skull to insert a robot-controlled laser that kills tumor cells with heat.
Patients with 91% or more of their brain tumor destroyed by laser treatment lived about 2.1 years on average after diagnosis, longer than typical surgery survival of 1.5 years.
Laser treatment is less invasive, requires only a small incision, a short hospital stay, and helps maintain quality of life.
The laser procedure could be an option even for patients who might normally have surgery.
Researchers in Japan found some clear cell ovarian cancers respond well to immunotherapy by targeting a protein called IL-17.
IL-17 helps create an environment around tumors that boosts the immune response.
Both treatments aim to improve survival and quality of life for patients with these difficult-to-treat cancers.
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Scientists warn that a strong El Niño event is developing over the Pacific Ocean and could be the strongest seen in recent times. This weather pattern can change weather conditions worldwide, including impacts expected in the UK.
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El Niño is a natural climate pattern occurring over the Pacific Ocean.
This current El Niño is predicted to be very powerful, possibly the strongest in living memory.
It can affect weather globally, causing changes like droughts, floods, or temperature shifts.
The UK may experience weather effects because of this event.
The Met Office, the UK’s weather agency, is monitoring this event closely.
El Niño events usually happen every few years and have wide-reaching impacts.
The article features a video explaining how El Niño influences world weather.
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The United Nations Security Council is holding a second informal vote to choose who will replace Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when his term ends in December 2026. Eight candidates from different countries are competing for the job, which requires a majority of votes from the council and no veto from its five permanent members.
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Antonio Guterres will finish his second five-year term as UN Secretary-General at the end of 2026.
The UN Security Council has 15 members, including five permanent members with veto power.
Eight candidates are running, including Rebeca Grynspan (Costa Rica), Michelle Bachelet (Chile), Rafael Mariano Grossi (Argentina), Maria Fernanda Espinosa (Ecuador), Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett (Guyana), Olara Otunnu (Uganda), Macky Sall (Senegal), and Ivonne A-Baki (Ecuador).
Rebeca Grynspan was the front-runner after the first informal straw poll.
Candidates need at least nine votes on the Security Council to move forward and must avoid a veto by any permanent member.
Rebeca Grynspan previously brokered a deal allowing grain exports from the Black Sea during the Russia-Ukraine war.
Michelle Bachelet is Chile’s former president and former UN human rights chief, supported by Mexico and Brazil but criticized by some countries and the U.S.
Rafael Mariano Grossi leads the UN nuclear watchdog and is involved in issues related to Iran’s nuclear program and the situation in Ukraine.
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President Donald Trump’s administration is increasing economic sanctions against Iran, targeting its financial network particularly through Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dubai serves as a major hub for Iran’s foreign currency transactions, and the U.S. is working with the UAE to cut off Iran’s access to funds from oil sales, especially to China.
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President Trump threatened tough economic action against Iran with the "toughest sanctions in history."
About 80% of Iran’s foreign currency exchange happens in Dubai, making the city key to Iran’s economy.
Iran uses Dubai to move money from oil sales to China and to support imports from China.
The U.S. Treasury has targeted shell companies in Dubai that help Iran access oil sale revenues.
Iran’s Shahr Bank, linked to its military group, used Dubai currency exchange firms for money laundering.
The UAE announced it has halted all trade and financial dealings with Iran until further notice.
Iran reportedly launched two missiles at the UAE and attacked an oil company vessel near the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. naval blockade and sanctions have severely damaged Iran’s economy, according to a Trump administration official.
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