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Viral: Jason Momoa shaves off beard for the first time in six years, internet explodes
The Times of India
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Image credits: Instagram/prideofgypsies Many call a beard the male makeup. And with the way it makes men feel confident and better about themselves and their appearance, it might be true. For faces that have been in the limelight for years, their...
LATEST: Tsunami advisory canceled for Oregon Coast, but officials urge caution
The Rogue Valley Times - Oregon
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July 30, 2025
Published 9:25 am Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Update: 11:06 a.m.: The tsunami advisory is canceled for the coastal areas of Oregon and Washington from the Oregon California Border to the Washington border. However, (the Oregon Department of Emergency...
Tsunami hits Hawaii and US mainland
The Spectator Australia
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July 30, 2025
Tsunami alerts were triggered this morning across the Pacific after an earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The quake, one of the most powerful ever recorded with a magnitude of 8.8, prompted evacuations from Hawaii, California,...
Most Illinois Residents Miss This, But It's One of the Best U.S.
ESPN 104.1 FM and 1170AM - Iowa
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July 31, 2025
Why Most Illinois Locals Skip This Top-Rated Experience One of America's greatest experiences is one that most of us in Illinois don't even consider or haven't even been on. Locals vs. Tourists: Who Actually Takes This Chicago Tour? Maybe it's...
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Jason Momoa Shaves His Beard for the First Time in 6 Years—and Looks So Different
InStyle
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Jason Momoa shaved his signature beard for the first time in six years on July 30. Momoa did so for his upcoming role in Dune: Part Three, and also to help raise awareness for his sustainable water company, Mananalu, and how it was founded to help...
Cruise Ships Abandon Passengers in Hawaii Amid Tsunami Panic After Massive Earthquake
VICE
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July 31, 2025
It’s not exactly the kind of “high seas adventure” people signed up for. Tourists in Hawaii were left scrambling after cruise ships pulled anchor early, ditching hundreds of passengers at the dock as tsunami warnings rippled across the Pacific....
Oprah's Hawaii Property Was Already Controversial — Here's What Happened Before the Tsunami Scare
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 31, 2025
Oprah Winfrey's sprawling estate in Maui is once again under scrutiny, this time amid claims it contributed to restricted public access during a recent tsunami scare. But this isn't the first time her property has drawn criticism. Just last year,...
Shocking video shows swimmers and sunbathers IGNORING tsunami warning on Hawaii's Waikiki Beach
Daily Mail
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July 31, 2025
By JAMES CIRRONE Published: 09:38 EDT, 31 July 2025 | Updated: 10:11 EDT, 31 July 2025 Video has emerged showing people brazenly ignoring the blaring tsunami sirens sounding on Hawaii's Waikiki Beach. While some on the iconic beach in Oahu heeded...
I tried 17 rice cookers to find the best model in the US: here are my favorites
The Guardian
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July 31, 2025
Not a day goes by where I don’t cook and eat rice. I grew up thinking of it as central to every meal. I’m also a former professional chef who, for over seven years, ran a restaurant and food truck that served Hawaii’s local food – a cuisine that...
High surf advisory posted for all south-facing shores
Hawaii News Now
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July 31, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A high surf advisory remains in effect for the south-facing shores of all islands, with waves that could come close to the 15-foot warning level threshold. The National Weather Service in Honolulu said the advisory is in...
The Best New TV Shows Coming To Netflix, HBO Max And More In August 2025
Forbes
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L to R: Peacemaker Season 2, Wednesday Season 2, Alien Earth Season 2 L to R: Warner Bros, Netflix and FX While July was a slow month for streaming, August is coming in strong with a jam-packed lineup of new and returning TV shows. From sci-fi...
Honolulu Little League All-Stars gear up for West Regional Tournament
KITV - Hawaii
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HONOLULU (Island News) – After winning the state title last week in the Major Division, the Honolulu Little League All-Star baseball team is headed to California. The team is composed of 12 hand-selected athletes from across the island. They are...
Exact time Perseid meteor shower peaks in skies above Scotland - and the best place to see them
Scottish Daily Express
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July 31, 2025
You probably haven't even noticed, but a spectacular show has been ongoing in the skies above Scotland for two weeks. The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most dramatic events in the night sky and started on July 17. But don't worry if you...
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A Powerful Storm Knocked Over a Massive Banyan Tree in Hawaii. Then Came a Horrific Discovery By Lesley Cosme Torres
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW Two women’s bodies were discovered inside a fallen banyan tree in Hilo, Hawaii The victims were identified on a GoFundMe page as Trisha and Michelle, a couple known to frequent the area Family members are grieving the loss and seeking...
Jason Momoa shaves off beard for the first time in 6 years ahead of ‘Dune’ return: ‘I hate it’
New York Post
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July 31, 2025
King clean-cut. “Aquaman” star Jason Momoa, 45, flaunted a clean-shaven look for the first time in six years as he prepares for his next role. “God damn it, I hate it,” Momoa quipped in an Instagram reel posted on Wednesday. Jason Momoa shaved off...
Tsunami threat to Hawaii, US West Coast, Japan passes after Russia earthquake
The Christian Post - Washington D.C.
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July 30, 2025
By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Wednesday, July 30, 2025 A tsunami hazard zone sign is posted near Santa Monica beach with a tsunami advisory in effect in other parts of California on July 30, 2025, in Santa Monica, California....
Oprah Winfrey didn’t refuse to open her private road for Hawaii evacuees during the tsunami warnings
Poynter
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July 31, 2025
After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s eastern coast caused tsunami warnings in Hawaii and across the Pacific, social media attention turned to Hawaii property owner and media magnate Oprah Winfrey. But Winfrey did not make evacuations...
Tsunami warnings across Pacific as first waves hit Hawaii after earthquake off Russia | First Thing
The Guardian
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July 30, 2025
Good morning. One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded triggered a series of tsunami warnings and evacuation orders stretching across Japan, the US west coast and much of the Pacific, after the shallow quake hit off eastern Russia, with...
Hawaii avoids major damage after massive earthquake triggers tsunami
PBS Frontline
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July 30, 2025
Stephanie Sy: In Japan, this aerial view of the eastern coast shows the menacing approach of the ocean. The powerful quake struck off the East Coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings in Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West...
What to watch this weekend: A wrestling summer spectacle and Jason Momoa’s Hawaiian war epic
The Globe and Mail
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July 31, 2025
WWE SummerSlam 2025 (Netflix, Saturday and Sunday) Netflix has officially entered the live-streaming arena, and its next target is this weekend’s SummerSlam. The annual spectacle has been one of WWE’s most anticipated events since its debut in...