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There are a lot of things that have made the Maui wildfires—which have so far claimed a confirmed 111 lives—so widespread and deadly: drought conditions that have prevailed in the state since the end of May; hurricane Dora, which lashed the islands with 45 mph winds; and downed power lines—blown over by Dora’s gusts and suspected of sparking local blazes. What’s gotten less attention—but likely played a significant role—is Hawaii’s large and spreading population of non-native, invasive grasses, which grow fast, burn easily, and are covering more and more of the island chain, with climate change partly to blame.

The Justice Department sues to end old-fashioned racism In the 1920s Cicero achieved a measure of national notoriety for being the home base of Al Capone. In the early 1950s the industrial Chicago suburb achieved another, uglier kind of infamy after a young black bus driver and his family moved into the all-white town. A mob of several thousand whites hounded them out of Cicero and set fire to their furniture as police stood idly by.

Is the current cornrow controversy much hairdo about nothing? Or a gateway crime against black culture that includes stealing everything from music to art to clothes to language? Cornrows are just the tip of the follicle, but because so many white celebrities have adopted this hairstyle, it has become the public platform to discuss the broader topic of cultural appropriation. Celebrities who have exhibited cornrows include Fergie, Gwen Stefani, Heidi Klum, Paris Hilton, Justin Timberlake, Jared Leto, David Beckman, and, more recently, Lena Dunham, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, and Kim Kardashian.

This development follows last week's media reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja had issued arrest orders for both officials concerning the alleged withdrawal of over ₦46 billion from Kogi State government bank accounts. Justice Emeka Nwite reportedly issued the court order in response to an ex parte motion filed by the EFCC, designated as suit number: FHC/ABJ/CS/909/2024. The allegations against Hudu, the former cashier at the Kogi State Government House, and Oricha, the Director General of the Government House Administration, have raised significant public concern.

Kristen Stewart graces the latest cover of Rolling Stone, where she talked openly about her days headlining the “Twilight” franchise. Stewart played Bella Swan in five “Twilight” movies that grossed a combined $3.

On Wednesday, the beauty mogul transformed yet again into two different Barbie dolls. In a series of Instagram posts, she showed off both costumes, which were created by fashion designer, Bryan Hearns, and Jenner's stylist, Jill Jacobs. ADVERTISEMENT For the first look, Jenner donned a shoulder-length blonde wig, one-shoulder hot-pink leotard, silver necklace, and pink platform pumps. She showed off the ensemble by posing in a life-sized, hot-pink Barbie doll box.

HBO’s Looking never found its audience—though it certainly found its artistic tone. In two seasons, the show, a rare series focused on gay characters, mastered a melancholy, lo-fi way of depicting a group of friends in San Francisco. This tone was so focused on character, at the expense of incident, that the show got a not-entirely-unearned rep for being “boring.” Then again, the show was weighted by unfair expectations—that it would reflect each viewer’s experience of being gay.

Full Name: Annia Aurelia Galeria Lucilla Profession: Roman Noblewoman Biography: Lucilla was a Roman empress and noblewoman. She was the daughter of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Empress Faustina the Younger, and the paternal granddaughter of praetor Marcus Annius Verus. Lucilla's father arranged her marriage to his co-ruler Lucius Verus in 164, making her a Roman Empress with the title Augusta. The couple had three children: Aurelia Lucilla, Lucilla Plautia, and Lucius Verus, though Aurelia and the son died young.

In his Instagram post he said his behaviour has caused a lot of anguish to everyone involved, and he still loves wife. "I am writing to express my sincerest apologies to my wife. I was wrong, it is indefensible and I am sorry. ADVERTISEMENT I deeply regret what my wife and my family has had to endure. My behaviour has caused a lot of anguish to everyone. Though this matter has been very public in nature, it is a private issue and I would appreciate the opportunity to face it privately.