Phase One Investigative Maui Wildfire Report , to Be Released Next Month.
ABC reports that seven months after deadly
wildfires devastated Maui, an investigative
report will be released on April 17, 2024.
Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez commissioned the
Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) to conduct an
independent investigation alongside several local agencies.
The first phase of the investigation is meant
to analyze how the disaster unfolded during
the first 24 to 72 hours, as well as its aftermath. .
The report also includes
a comprehensive timeline of events. .
According to the AG's office, the FSRI research
team ran into unexpected delays while
gathering information critical to their review. .
In November of 2023, subpoenas were served to the
Maui Emergency Management Agency, the County
of Maui Department of Public Works and the
County of Maui Department of Water Supply.
Those subpoenas demanded materials relevant
to the investigation, including documents and photos, as well as video and audio recordings.
Being able to review all of the data,
which is extensive, has a tremendous
impact on the comprehensive analysis
of the fire incident and our
recommendations to make Hawaiʻi
a safer place to live, work and play, Steve Kerber, Ph.D., PE, vice president and executive director of FSRI, via ABC.
An analysis of this magnitude cannot be
rushed, and we must allow for the time
needed to make sure this investigation,
based on science, is done correctly, Anne Lopez, Hawaii Attorney General, via ABC.
I am confident that the Phase One
report will provide some answers
to the questions surrounding
the tragic wildfire incident, Anne Lopez, Hawaii Attorney General, via ABC
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Tim Allen is returning to ABC. The actor will star in 'Shifting Gears,' a multi camera comedy pilot for the Disney-backed broadcast network. 'Shifting Gears' will see Allen play Matt, a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt's estranged daughter and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins. Allen formerly starred in 'Last Man Standing,' which was originally developed for ABC and aired six of its nine seasons on the network before moving to Fox.
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Nikki Haley , Drops Out of 2024 , Presidential Race.
On March 6, Nikki Haley announced that
she would end her presidential campaign. .
I am filled with the gratitude for
the outpouring of support we've
received from all across our great
country. But the time has now
come to suspend my campaign, Nikki Haley, via ABC.
ABC reports that Haley still
stopped short of endorsing former
President Donald Trump's campaign.
ABC reports that Haley still
stopped short of endorsing former
President Donald Trump's campaign.
I said I wanted Americans to have
their voice. I have done that. I have
no regrets. And although I will no
longer be a candidate, I will not stop
using my voice for the things I believe, Nikki Haley, via ABC.
Haley's decision leaves Donald Trump
as the last major Republican
nominee for the 2024 election.
I congratulate him and wish
him well. I wish anyone well
who would be America's president.
Our country is too precious to
let our differences divide us, Nikki Haley, via ABC.
I congratulate him and wish
him well. I wish anyone well
who would be America's president.
Our country is too precious to
let our differences divide us, Nikki Haley, via ABC.
Haley went on to expound on
the topic of supporting the Republican
party and her view on Trump's candidacy. .
I have always been a Conservative
Republican and always supported
the Republican nominee. , Nikki Haley, via ABC.
But on this question, as she did on so many
others, Margaret Thatcher provided some
good advice when she said, 'Never just follow
the crap. Always make up your own mind.', Nikki Haley, via ABC.
It is now up to Donald Trump
to earn the votes of those in
our party and beyond it,
who did not support it, Nikki Haley, via ABC.
And I hope he does that.
At its best, politics is about
bringing people into your
cause, not turning them away.
And our Conservative cause
badly needs more people, Nikki Haley, via ABC
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Coke Overcomes , Declining Demand to, Post Strong Q4 Sales.
ABC reports that Coca-Cola posted higher-
than-expected revenue in Q4, as lower
demand in the United States was offset by
growth in Mexico, Germany and other markets.
ABC reports that Coca-Cola posted higher-
than-expected revenue in Q4, as lower
demand in the United States was offset by
growth in Mexico, Germany and other markets.
On February 13, the Atlanta-based beverage
giant said that revenue increased 7% to reach
$10.8 billion between October and December.
On February 13, the Atlanta-based beverage
giant said that revenue increased 7% to reach
$10.8 billion between October and December.
According to analysts polled by FactSet,
the final numbers exceeded
Wall Street's prediction of $10.7 billion. .
Coca-Cola projected 6% to 7%
of full-year organic revenue growth in
2024, down from 12% growth in 2023. .
ABC reports that the company's gains were driven by
sparkling soft drinks, juices and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar,
while demand for sports drinks, coffee and tea fell. .
According to Coca-Cola,
prices increased by 8% in Q4.
The Q4 price increase, combined with double
digit increases in 2023, have driven some
consumers to switch to cheaper store brands.
Meanwhile, the company saw
unit case volumes grow
in other global markets. .
Net income dropped 3%
to reach $1.9 billion,
or about 46 cents per share. .
After posting the Q4 results,
shares in Coke rose nearly
1% in premarket trading.
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EPA Announces New Air Quality Standards , for Particulate Matter.
On February 7, the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) announced a new rule aimed at significantly
reducing levels of particulate matter (PM) in the air. .
ABC reports that the EPA updated the national
air-quality standards, citing the known
negative health impacts of exposure to PM.
ABC reports that the EPA's previous annual standard
was set at 12 micrograms of PM per cubic meter of air,
while the latest update lowers that to 9 micrograms. .
The EPA's 24-hour standard, which accounts
for short-term spikes in pollution,
will remain at 35 micrograms per cubic meter. .
Responses to the new rules have
been mixed, with environmental and
health groups praising the decision. .
Today's action is a critical step
forward that will better protect
workers, families and communities
from the dangerous and costly
impacts of fine particle pollution, Michael Regan, EPA Administrator, via ABC.
The science is clear, soot pollution
is one of the most dangerous forms
of air pollution and it's linked to a range
of serious and potentially deadly illnesses,
including asthma and heart attacks, Michael Regan, EPA Administrator, via ABC.
On the other hand, industry groups have reportedly
signaled that it will hamper manufacturing
and eliminate jobs in the United States.
Harold Wimmer, president and CEO of the
American Lung Association, called the EPA's decision
"a step forward for public health," but still not enough.
It is disappointing that EPA did
not follow the strong science-based
recommendations of the Clean Air
Scientific Advisory Committee and
the health community to also revise
the 24-hour standard to more
fully protect public health, Harold Wimmer, president and CEO
of the American Lung Association, via ABC
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