“The death toll number is always provisional, in a way,” Goldman said. “I assume people won’t stop trying to find remains and the work will take a very, very long time.” Identifying victims Of the scores killed, only nine victims were identified as of Thursday, Maui County officials said. To help speed up identification, the… Continue reading Maui wildfire death toll, already highest in modern U.S. history, could surge
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The Evolution of the Franklin Stove: From Invention to Modern Efficiency
While the traditional Franklin stove still holds a place in some homes, modern wood stoves have surpassed it in terms of efficiency, clean burning, and safety. Modern wood stoves have undergone significant advancements, incorporating the latest technologies to provide users with an exceptional heating experience. One of the key advantages of modern wood stoves is… Continue reading The Evolution of the Franklin Stove: From Invention to Modern Efficiency
Lahaina blaze now the deadliest in modern U.S. history as toll rises to 93
U.S. fire administrator: collective fires top modern 10 worst The devastation resulting from a complex of fires on Maui that started Tuesday represents the deadliest U.S. fire in recent years, U.S. Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrell said. “This fire now has become the deadliest in the last 10 years,” she announced at a Saturday news conference… Continue reading Lahaina blaze now the deadliest in modern U.S. history as toll rises to 93
Youth say they need education and job skills to thrive in the modern world | Global development
Getting a good education and a job are the top priorities for 10 to 24-year-olds, according to the preliminary results of the largest-ever global survey of young people. More than 700,000 were asked what would improve their wellbeing. About 40% cited education and work, while 21% said safety and 16% good health and nutrition. The… Continue reading Youth say they need education and job skills to thrive in the modern world | Global development
Luke Brooks inquest: a shocking spotlight on living conditions in modern Britain | Housing
Luke Brooks was a young man described as happy-go-lucky, funny and clever, who would do anything for anyone, enjoyed cooking, taught himself to play keyboard and absolutely adored video games. He was healthy, both physically and mentally, and he had his whole life before him. But he died aged 27 in October last year in… Continue reading Luke Brooks inquest: a shocking spotlight on living conditions in modern Britain | Housing
Washed away: a struggle to make sense of the largest flood in modern Australian history | NSW and Queensland floods 2022
Long after they had receded, visual reminders of how powerful the waters were that inundated communities in the Northern Rivers endured The rain battering our roof came in violent waves, reaching crescendos that seemed impossible to exceed, only to ramp up further and further throughout the night. Messages between friends and neighbours filled my phone… Continue reading Washed away: a struggle to make sense of the largest flood in modern Australian history | NSW and Queensland floods 2022