Maui Wildfires Now Deadliest US Fire in Past Century

Wildfires 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.

US to Invest $1.2 Billion on Facilities to Pull Carbon From Air

The U.S. government said Friday it will spend up to $1.2 billion for two pioneering facilities to vacuum carbon out of the air, a historic gamble on a still developing technology to combat global warming that is criticized by some experts.

Hawaii wildfires kill 36 as ‘apocalypse’ hits resort city

At least 36 people have died after wildfires, fanned by winds from a faraway hurricane, devastated much of the resort city Lahaina on Hawaii’s Maui island, Maui County said in a statement late on Wednesday. Multiple neighborhoods were burnt to the ground as the western side of the island was nearly cut off, with only one highway open and thousands needing to evacuate. Officials reported widespread devastation to Lahaina, its harbor and surrounding areas as some people fled into the ocean to escape the smoke and flames.

FBI Kills Elderly Man Who Threatened Biden Online

An elderly armed man, described as “frail” by neighbors, has been shot and killed by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) after making online threats against U.S. President Joe Biden, officials said.

Moody’s Downgrades US Banks, Warns of Possible Cuts to Others

Moody’s cut credit ratings of several small to mid-sized U.S. banks on Monday and said it may downgrade some of the nation’s biggest lenders, warning that the sector’s credit strength will likely be tested by funding risks and weaker profitability.

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