Three people are dead and two dozen injured after a fireworks explosion in a Honolulu neighborhood on New Year’s Eve, caused by an “aerial cake” firework igniting additional caches of pyrotechnics. Emergency services were overwhelmed by the severity of injuries, with more fatalities expected due to burned lungs. Despite restrictions, illegal fireworks continue to pose a danger in Hawaii, prompting calls for stricter legislation to prevent future tragedies.
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US Navy to rename USNS Harvey Milk, named after gay rights leader
The US Navy plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in California, amid a broader effort by the Trump administration to promote a "warrior culture" and limit diversity initiatives. This decision, coinciding with Pride Month, also includes potential renaming of other vessels honoring civil rights figures, such as the USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg and USNS Harriet Tubman. Critics, including prominent Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and Chuck...
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