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Brace for Hawaii Death Toll to Rise Quickly (Daily Rundown by Newser)

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August 11, 2023
 
The Big Rundown
The death toll from the Hawaiian wildfires stood at 55 on Friday afternoon, but it's expected to multiply in the near future. Keep reading
 
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More Big News
In a Friday hearing to determine just how much Donald Trump can talk publicly about his legal troubles, neither side got everything it wanted. Keep reading
 
Also Making Headlines
 
Today's Jaw-Dropper
An underground structure used to store water in a Texas cornfield became a literal death trap for three people from Florida and their dog, police say. Keep reading
 
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Don't Overlook
The National Mall is our "dullest national park" in the view of writer and gardener Alexander Nazaryan. Keep reading
 
On the Lighter Side
Somebody in Canada had the best of luck, followed by the worst of luck. Keep reading
 
Science Buzz
The brutal 15th-century ruler Count Vlad Draculea may or may not be the inspiration for the fictional Dracula, but he had a blood-themed quirk of his own: Scientists say he likely cried tears tinged with blood. Keep reading
 
Wild Card
It's good to be the king. Keep reading
 
Comment of the Day
"An excellent, and necessary, idea. My wife has created two pollinator gardens on our Brooklyn property. More diverse insects each year and three season coverage for them."
xToddrick
Quote of the Day
"When you see the full extent of the destruction in Lahaina, it will shock you."
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