At least 36 people have been confirmed dead in wildfires on Hawaii’s Maui island, officials confirmed on Aug. 10. The wildfires were fanned by strong winds from Hurricane Dora passing far south of the state and made worse by dry conditions.
Iran has released from prison five detained Americans—but kept them under house arrest—according to the U.S. State Department. Reportedly, Morad Tahbaz, Emad Sharghi, Siamak Namazi, and two other unidentified dual Iranian-American citizens are under house detention.
Special counsel Jack Smith has proposed Jan. 2, 2024, as the date to launch the trial with former President Donald Trump in the case involving his efforts to reverse the results of the 2020 election. Jury selection would start as early as Dec. 11 based on the proposed schedule. Meanwhile, President Trump’s valet pleaded not guilty to new charges in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case.
