Last week, wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian island of Maui that became the deadliest in the United States in over a century. The town of Lahaina, once the royal capital of the kingdom of Hawaii, was one of the places hit hardest — its historic center was decimated, including Waiola Church, the oldest on the island and a cherished meeting place. Today, the ... Show More
Today
The Trump Administration Defangs the Endangered Species Act
In its second term, the Trump administration has increased its efforts to undo environmental regulations. Last week, it became clear that the Endangered Species Act, one of America’s bedrock environmental laws, would be losing some of its most important protections.Catrin Einhorn ... Show More
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Yesterday
How a 1,000-Year-Old Tapestry Took London by Storm
For the first time in centuries, the Bayeux Tapestry — a nearly 1,000-year-old piece of embroidery that depicts the invasion of England by William the Conqueror in 1066 — is on display in Britain.It was long said by art experts to be too fragile to move. But in a development that ... Show More
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Aug 2023
Where does Maui go from here?
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Last week, the worst wildfire in Hawaii’s history left blocks of charred wreckage and more than a hundred people dead. Now, while locals wait for news of loved ones, they’re also fighting to keep historic ... Show More
22m 6s
Aug 2024
Another Take: After the Maui fires, has more Hawaiian heritage been lost?
On Friday, Hawaii's largest utility company agreed to pay the largest share of a settlement worth more than $4 billion to plaintiffs affected by last year's deadly wildfires in Maui. Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 17, 2023. N ... Show More
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