RFK Jr. freezes $1 billion in Medicaid to California, Minnesota over fraud concerns Robert F. Kennedy Jr. puts a $1 billion Medicaid freeze on California and Minnesota over suspected fraud. California Governor Gavin Newsom vehemently rejects these allegations, calling them ‘pure politics’ and blaming the Trump administration. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s approval plummeted 31 points … Read more
The Center for American Progress says the law is viewpoint neutral and applies to unions just as it applies to chambers of commerce. Source link
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Hawaii gun restriction that limits when people can carry firearms on certain private properties open to the public, saying it infringes on the right to bear arms. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. On a … Read more
HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii — The on-and-off eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano broke a record Monday with the number of periods it has produced fountains of lava since it began erupting in December 2024, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said. Monday marked 48 fountaining episodes, setting the record for any one eruption on Kilauea, said … Read more
HONOLULU — A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was apprehended Thursday after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island that had left residents on edge. Police said Jacob Baker, 36, of Pahoa, Hawaii, was arrested on suspicion of murder, burglary and other charges following a search that involved “significant resources,” … Read more
WAIALUA, Hawaii — The reddish-brown mud that smothered Bok Kongphan’s Hawaii farm has hardened in the tropical sun. Irrigation tubes lie in a tangle where his lemongrass, cucumber and okra once flourished. His niece, Jeni Balanay, lost her crops too — a mustardy green called choy sum, bitter melon, tomato. The leaves of her recently … Read more
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano erupted early Thursday morning, sending fountains of lava soaring into the sky for more than eight hours, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It was the volcano’s 45th eruptive episode since December 2024. Source link
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted again on Thursday, marking the 45th episode of its kind over the last year and a half. Lava began to burst from the volcano in the early morning, around 1:30 a.m. local time, according to the United States Geological Survey. A livestream of Kilauea, which is operated by USGS, showed bright-orange molten streams shooting up … Read more
HONOLULU — The worst flooding to hit Hawaii in two decades swept homes off their foundations, floated cars out of driveways and left floors, walls and counters covered in thick, reddish volcanic mud. Crews continued to assess the destruction Monday, but authorities said hundreds of homes had been damaged, along with some schools and a … Read more
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted for the 43rd time since December 2024, sending glassy volcanic fragments, ash and lava into the air. Videos from the U.S. Geological Survey captured the powerful eruption. Source link