Maui’s top emergency official resigned Thursday, the day after defending his decision not to raise sound sirens to warn residents of the devastating wildfires that areconfirmed to have killed 111 people so far. Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen accepted Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Administrator Herman Andaya’s resignation. Andaya cited “health reasons” for his decision. “Given the gravity of the crisis we are facing, my team and I will be placing someone in this key position as quickly as possible and I look forward to making that announcement soon,“Bissen said in a statement....

Maya Hawkeis opening up about her relationship with her famous parents. In a new interview withWSJ. Magazine, the actress and daughter ofUma ThurmanandEthan Hawkerevealed that she’s close with both her mom and her dad. “I think that’s the biggest advantage [I have], that I have information about the pitfalls and the good things,” Hawke, 21, continued. “Hopefully it’ll keep me from making some mistakes that young actors can make.” The actress — who had breakout roles this year inQuentin Tarantino‘sOnce Upon a Time in Hollywoodand the third season of the Netflix seriesStranger Things— also told the outlet that her newfound success has allowed her more freedom and independence from her parents....

It has been suggested that staying in is the new going out, especially withfood delivery services becoming so ubiquitousin recent years. Now, a new sweepstakes from McDonald’s and La-Z-Boy is making that statement hold even more true, withan absolutely absurd couchdesigned for staying in andeating McDonald’s deliveryin complete peace and comfort.The “McDelivery Couch,” as it has been named, is a giant white piece of furniture created with lazyfoodies in mind, with four seats so your whole crew can chow down together....

Christopher Gamble.Photo:Baltimore Police Department/Facebook Baltimore Police Department/Facebook A Baltimore father has been charged in connection with the Sunday shooting death of his 2-year-old daughter. Christopher Gamble, 28, was charged on Wednesday with first- and second-degree murder, child abuse resulting in death and related gun charges, according toCBS News Baltimore,WBALandWMAL. Baltimore Police had previously announced ina news releaseon Wednesday morning that Gamble had been arrested in connection with “the homicide that occurred on Dec....

Photo: Ryan Bilawsky Love comes in all shapes, forms and sizes — and author Jason June’s booksPorcupine Cupidand the upcomingJay’s Gay Agendaare proof of it. The genderqueer author talks to PEOPLE about the inspiration behind his books and why it’s so important to normalize LGBTQ love in youth literature. “I’m in love with love and I always have been,” June says. “I love that whole emotion, the idea that two souls can connect so strongly that you have this whole bodily reaction and feel more complete with these people in your lives....

Photo: Brown University Baseball/instagram On the last day of tryouts, Pichardo sat among rows of male hopefuls in an auditorium at Brown, eager to learn if she made the cut. That’s when Head Coach Grant Achilles delivered the best news of her life: “Olivia, thanks for joining us for the Fall and officially for the Spring.” Everyone clapped for Pichardo, a pitcher, as she lit up with a smile, displaying the “quiet confidence” — as her mother Maximo calls it — that wowed Bears leadership....

Photo: Darek Warren WhenSIXFOOT 5’s friend took him to see drag queenLagoona Blooperform in 2018, the music producer had no idea that night would be life-changing. After thinking “that is somebody I’d kill to produce for,” the New York-based artist would later pitch a collaboration with Lagoona that set off his career trajectory. SIXFOOT 5 (real name Carson Rammelt) has gone on to create music with some of the biggest stars ofRuPaul’s Drag Race, includingAlaska,The Rosé,Nicky Doll,Jan Sportand Peppermint....

01of 06Sunisa LeeHarry How/GettyThe St. Paul native, 18,is making historyin Tokyo as the first Hmong American Olympic gymnast. “It’s surreal to say I’m an Olympian now,” Lee, who helped the U.S. team win gold at the 2019 world championships, told theStar Tribune.“I’ve been working toward this for so long.“On July 29, she made history again,winning goldin the women’s all-around final.“I am proud. The family’s proud. The community is very proud of her,“her father John toldTodayafter the big win....

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Cast.Photo:Gizelle Hernandez/Bravo Gizelle Hernandez/Bravo The Real Housewives of Salt Lake Cityare back for season 4. Lisa Barlow,Meredith Marks,Heather GayandWhitney Roseare back together for another installment of the series, this time withoutJen Shah, who is currently serving herfive-year prison sentencefor fraud. The show will premiere at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo. 01of 07Lisa BarlowLisa Barlow.Chad Kirkland/Bravo via GettyBarlow is sure to ride an emotional rollercoaster on season 4....

The daughter of Norway’s king and queen has found love with an American shaman to the stars.Earlier this week, Princess Martha Louise of Norway shared an Instagram postconfirming her romancewith Shaman Durek (a.k.a. Derek Verrett).“When you meet your twin flame, you know. I have been lucky enough to have met mine,” she captioned a series of snaps. “@shamandurek has changed my life, like he does with so many. He has made me realize that unconditional love actually exists here on this planet....

Photo: Courtesy Nicole Lopez Long before she became an FBI special agent investigating violent crime, long before she was deployed with the Army first to Iraq and then Afghanistan, and long before she worked in the military police at Guantánamo Bay, Nicole Lopez was a college volleyball player in Michigan making the most out of the things her body could not do. A lifelong athlete, Lopez had for years been adapting to her hearing loss when she joined the volleyball team at her NCAA Division II college....

Princess Eugenie‘s family is getting together for a special occasion: Herroyal weddingtoJack Brooksbank! We know familiar faces likePrince Harry,Meghan Markle,Prince WilliamandKate Middletonwill be supporting the bride on her big day, but it’s time for royal fans to reacquaint themselves with the immediate members of Eugenie’s family. Get to know the York clan below. Prince Andrew Eugenie’s father is Prince Andrew, the third child and second son ofQueen ElizabethandPrince Philip....

Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images Meg Ryanmade a rare red carpet appearance for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opening gala on Saturday. Lady Gaga,Katy Perry,Olivia Rodrigo,Cher,Regina King,Spike LeeandNicole Kidmanwere also in attendance to support the new museum, which will have its grand opening for the public on Thursday. “It matters for Los Angeles to have this film museum,” said Hanks, 65. Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures...