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When Next Hurricane Could Form as Hawaii Recovers from Lala

Hawaii is beginning the cleanup from Hurricane Lala as forecasters track two new areas of potential development in the Pacific.

  • Two new storm areas forming in eastern and central Pacific.
  • One disturbance likely to become named storm south of Mexico.
  • Another low-pressure system may develop southeast of Hawaii.

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Passaris defends Wanga over Homa Bay dusty roads

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has defended Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga amid criticism over the state of roads in the county following the turbulent Linda Mwananchi tour.

  • Esther Passaris defended Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga after criticism over dusty roads.
  • Police praised for handling violence during Linda Mwananchi tour on August 16, 2026.
  • Wanga called for continued investment in Homa Bay's infrastructure development.

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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Aug. 18)

President Lee Jae Myung's decision to dismiss Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo on Satu...

  • Korea's Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo abruptly fired without prior signs.
  • President Lee Jae Myung's motive undisclosed, only few aware.
  • Strained U.S. relations and $350B investment pressure cited as possible reasons.

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Mark Mwenje questions handling of political violence ahead of 2027

Embakasi West Member of Parliament Mark Mwenje has questioned the government’s response to recent political violence in Nakuru and Homa Bay, calling for accountability from security agencies ahead of…

  • Mark Mwenje criticizes government's handling of political violence in Nakuru and Homa Bay.
  • Two people killed and many injured in Homa Bay rally attack on August 16, 2026.
  • Mwenje warns of potential election integrity issues if violence persists.

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Lawsuit Challenges NH Student ID Voter Restriction

From court challenges on student IDs to new requirements for absentee ballots, voting in…

  • Coalition for Open Democracy files lawsuit against NH law.
  • HB 323 restricts high school/college IDs for voting.
  • August 31 hearing scheduled on Secretary of State's directive.

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Trump’s Bombing Threats Have a Golf Course Problem

On Monday morning, President Donald Trump issued a blunt warning to America’s erstwhile ally: “If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the shit out of them.” It was another one of his un-diplomatic jabs…

  • President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it cooperates with Iran.
  • Trump owns a golf course and real estate deal in Oman near the Gulf of Oman.
  • Conflict of interest arises as Trump earns $6.8 million from Oman ventures.
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