Material to be applied in Maui burn zone to stop contaminated run-off

LAHAINA, Hawaii — With more of the burn zone searched each day, the charred black earth and ash will soon turn pink as a “water-based glue” is applied to prevent winds and rain from kicking it up and running off into the ocean. The biodegradable, non-toxic material known as a “soil tackifier” will begin being… Continue reading Material to be applied in Maui burn zone to stop contaminated run-off

Man tried to burn memorial for gay victims of Nazis in Berlin, police say

Berlin police arrested a man Tuesday in an arson attack on the city’s Memorial to Homosexuals Persecuted Under Nazism.  The 63-year-old suspect, whose name was not released, is accused of throwing a burning object at the concrete memorial on Saturday in an attempt to set it ablaze, authorities said in a statement Wednesday. They also… Continue reading Man tried to burn memorial for gay victims of Nazis in Berlin, police say

How to get rid of razor burn, according to dermatologists

The last thing you want to see after shaving is patches of red, bumpy, inflamed skin, usually known as razor burn. And while those with sensitive skin are often more prone to it, anyone practicing improper shaving techniques — like shaving with a dull razor, not using shaving cream or gel and not prepping the… Continue reading How to get rid of razor burn, according to dermatologists

Hawaii wildfires burn homes, forcing evacuations as strong winds hamper response

HONOLULU — Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures, forced evacuations and caused power outages in several communities late Tuesday as firefighters struggled to reach some areas that were cut off by downed trees and power lines. The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which was passing to the south of the… Continue reading Hawaii wildfires burn homes, forcing evacuations as strong winds hamper response

Republican senator will ‘burn the military down’ over abortion policy, says Democrat | US military

The Alabama Republican senator Tommy Tuberville is “prepared to burn the military down” with his block on promotions in protest of Pentagon policy on abortion, the Connecticut Democratic senator Chris Murphy said. “I think everybody’s been hoping that Senator Tuberville would back down,” Murphy told reporters at the Capitol on Tuesday. “And I think we… Continue reading Republican senator will ‘burn the military down’ over abortion policy, says Democrat | US military

Ohio man indicted for allegedly threatening to burn down Planned Parenthood, feds say

A grand jury indicted an Ohio man on three felony counts after he allegedly threatened to burn down a local Planned Parenthood clinic last year, the Department of Justice announced following the man’s arrest on Thursday. Mohamed Farah Waes, 31, of Columbus, allegedly threatened to burn down a Planned Parenthood health clinic “and everyone inside… Continue reading Ohio man indicted for allegedly threatening to burn down Planned Parenthood, feds say