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Samoa’s Prime Minister La’auli‘alemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt apologized for a Nazi salute and the words "Heil Hitler" in a 2007 video. He stated that he rejects Nazism, antisemitism, and racism.
The Holei Sea Arch in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park collapsed during a tropical storm. The formation had been damaged by earthquakes and waves.
Only five tropical storms and no hurricanes have been recorded in the Atlantic. El Niño intensified wind shear and brought dry, dusty air.
Hurricane “Karina” over the Pacific Ocean already has winds of 130 km/h and may reach Category 3. Waves threaten Mexico’s coast.
A lunar eclipse will occur on the night from Thursday to Friday. It will last 5.5 hours and will be visible to billions of people.
Hurricane Lala caused flooding and landslides in Hawaii, destroying several homes. One person died in an accident, and 219,000 customers were left without power.
Hurricane Lala, with winds of up to 120 km/h, is approaching Hawaii’s Big Island, threatening record rainfall of up to 63. 5 cm. Authorities have opened shelters and issued warnings for several islands.
In Hawaii, 40-year-old Ukrainian-born Kyrylo Basin, who is running for the U. S. House of Representatives as a Democrat, was arrested after a knife altercation on the beach. He was charged with threats of physical harm, and the court set bail at $1 million.
The 51st episode of lava eruption at the Kilauea volcano began at 8:30 a. m. Hawaiian time. The height of the lava fountains reached 295 meters, and the flow rate was 305 cubic meters per second.
Chinese spacecraft "Tianwen-2" approached asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, one of Earth's seven quasi-satellites, to within 20 km. The probe transmitted the first clear image and plans to collect surface samples.
Astronomers have captured a detailed image of the nebula NGC 1514 in the constellation Taurus. The image shows the process of a star fading and the formation of a cloud of dust and gas.
Heavy rains flooded Honolulu and damaged hundreds of homes in the Manoa Valley. Rescuers evacuated 230 people due to a sudden rise in water levels.
Powerful floods on Oahu led to the evacuation of 230 people and widespread destruction. Governor Josh Green warned of a continuing threat due to new precipitation.
Legendary actor and martial artist Chuck Norris passed away surrounded by his family. The causes of hospitalization and death currently remain a mystery.
Actor Chuck Norris was taken to a hospital on the island of Kauai due to an emergency. Despite the hospitalization, the star is in good spirits and joking.
Actor Eric Dane, who passed away at the age of 53, recorded an interview for the Netflix series "Celebrity Last Words. " In it, he addressed his daughters with a final message.
Actress Evangeline Lilly reported severe cognitive impairment after a head injury in May 2025. A recent brain scan revealed a decrease in functional capacity in almost all areas of her brain.
On December 23, a Kilauea volcano erupted in Hawaii, with lava fountains reaching up to 426 meters in height. The force of the eruption disabled a surveillance camera at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Researchers have discovered two giant underground zones beneath Africa and the Pacific Ocean, reaching 1000 km in height. These structures, formed billions of years ago, are changing our understanding of the planet's internal structure.
The U. S. Coast Guard said it was tracking a Russian military vessel spotted 15 nautical miles south of Oahu, Hawaii. An HC-130 Hercules aircraft and the cutter William Hart flew over and passed near the Russian intelligence ship Karelia.
UK health authorities are warning of a particularly severe flu season in the Northern Hemisphere. This is due to a new H3N2 strain that has several mutations and has already caused an early start to the flu season in the UK.
A UPS cargo plane crashed during takeoff from Louisville Airport, en route to Honolulu. The accident caused a massive fire, with casualties. Residents were urged to seek shelter due to toxic smoke.
Astronomers have recorded the brightest energy flash in history, caused by a supermassive black hole swallowing a star. This event, with a brightness of 10 trillion Suns, occurred 11 billion light-years from Earth.
US senators plan to summon the Russian ambassador to testify about the abduction of Ukrainian children. Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak called this an important stage in exposing Russia's crimes.
The international space exploration community is preparing a new phase of lunar research to precisely determine the presence of water ice in the polar regions. This will be key to future colonization, with discussions to take place at a conference on November 12-14 in Hawaii.
On Sunday, a dead stowaway was found in the landing gear compartment of an American Airlines plane that arrived from Europe at Charlotte-Douglas Airport. Police are investigating the case, without disclosing the identity of the deceased or the city of departure.
On September 21, the world celebrates World Gratitude Day, Mini Golf Day, as well as International Alzheimer's Awareness Day and European Cooperation Day. In Ukraine, Forest Workers' Day is celebrated on this day.
Analysis of data from 168,870 patients disproved previous assumptions about the impact of changing clocks on the incidence of acute myocardial infarctions and treatment outcomes.
The US successfully launched 21 satellites, which is the first step towards creating a new missile defense system. This network of cheap low-orbiting spacecraft will provide global missile tracking and improve NATO's tactical communication.
During a 2022 expedition off the coast of the Hawaiian Islands, the research vessel Nautilus discovered a dried ancient lake at the bottom of the ocean. Its bottom looks like a "yellow brick road" due to unique cracks in the volcanic rock.