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UH medical school’s Class of 2029 boosts Native Hawaiian representation
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
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July 30, 2025
Reading time: 2 minutesJABSOM‘s Class of 2029 The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) welcomed its Class of 2029 in a White Coat Ceremony on July 25, marking the official start of their medical careers. Each of...
Massive earthquake near Russia causes tsunami, also threatening Japan, Alaska, Hawaii
OregonLive.com
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July 30, 2025
One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region and prompted warnings for Alaska, Hawaii and other coasts south toward New Zealand....
Tsunami warning issued for Hawaii; shelters open on Maui
The Maui News - Hawaii
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The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning for Hawaii at 2:43 p.m. Tuesday, and emergency officials are warning people to evacuate coastal areas on Maui. The warning follows an 8.8 magnitude earthquake reported off the eastern coast of...
Millions of Americans brace for tsunami with Hawaiians evacuated as sixth-strongest earthquake EVER rocks the planet
Daily Mail
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July 29, 2025
Millions of Americans are bracing for a tsunami as five-foot waves hit Hawaii following a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia. Residents in Hawaii were forced to evacuate from coastal areas as the entire island...
Struggles of Women Veterans: Battling health issues due to toxic exposures
Wand - Illinois
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – U.S. military veterans who served their country have been fighting new battles years and even decades after their service ended. It is a fight for medical care after being exposed to dangerous toxins. For women veterans, the...
Evacuations in Japan, Hawaii after quake causes tsunami
RTE Ireland
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July 30, 2025
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula this morning, damaging buildings and generating a tsunami of up to 4 metres that prompted warnings and evacuations stretching across the Pacific Ocean. Several people...
LIVE: 8.8-magnitude earthquake causes tsunami in Russia and Japan, sets off warnings for Alaska and Hawaii
Arizona’s Family
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July 30, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region and prompted warnings for Alaska, Hawaii and other coasts south toward...
Powerful Quake in Russia’s Far East Causes Tsunami, Hawaii Orders Evacuations
The Japan News
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July 30, 2025
Administration of the Governor of Kamchatka Krai/Handout via REUTERS A kindergarten damaged by the earthquake is seen in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka Krai, Russia, July 30, 2025. Reuters 11:35 JST, July 30, 2025 A magnitude 8.7 earthquake...
Thousands of Kaiser workers picket across SoCal for better patient care
Times of San Diego
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August 2, 2025
Children and an adult making signs at the San Diego picket-making party on July 30, 2025. (Photo courtesy of UNAC/UHCP) From Los Angeles to San Diego, thousands of healthcare workers picketed Saturday at four major Kaiser Permanente sites across...
Tsunami hits Russia’s Far East after 8.8 quake, Japan & Hawaii order evacuations
The Print
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July 30, 2025
Tokyo: A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, damaging buildings and generating a tsunami of up to 4 metres (13 feet) that prompted warnings and evacuations stretching across the Pacific Ocean....
Tsunami strikes Japan and Russia after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake, warnings issued for Hawaii and Alaska
WOLO - South Carolina
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July 30, 2025
Updated 11:30 PM EDT, July 29, 2025 A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido after a powerful, 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia early Wednesday. Warnings are...
8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Far East triggers tsunami; Japan, Hawaii order evacuations
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 30, 2025
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, generating a tsunami of up to 4 metres (13 feet), damaging buildings and prompting warnings and evacuations that stretched across the Pacific Ocean....
Tsunami alert: Quake in far east Russia leads to evacuation orders in Hawaii, Japan. Check full zone map here..
Mint
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July 30, 2025
Tsunami alert: The Kamchatka Peninsula in far east Russia was hit by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake on July 30, setting off a giant tsunami towering 4 metres (or 13 feet) tall and wreaking havoc across the Pacific. The tsunami has damaging buildings...
Tsunami waves slam Japan’s Hokkaido and Russia’s Kuril Islands after massive 8.8 quake off Kamchatka; Hawaii, Alaska on high alert
The Economic Times
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July 30, 2025
Tsunami waves struck Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido and Russia’s Kuril Islands following a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked the seafloor off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday (July 30). Waves measuring up...
8.8-magnitude quake in Russia’s Far East causes tsunami; Japan and Hawaii order evacuations
Dawn
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July 30, 2025
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, damaging buildings and generating a tsunami of up to 4 metres (13 feet) that prompted warnings and evacuations stretching across the Pacific Ocean....
Padilla, Gallego, Salinas, Barragán Introduce Mental Health for Latinos Act
The San Bernardino American News - California
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July 29, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation observes Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), along with Representatives Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.-02) and Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.-44),...
Tsunami alert: Evacuation orders in Hawaii, Japan after Russia quake. Check map
Mint
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July 30, 2025
Tsunami alert: A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, generating a tsunami of up to 4 metres (13 feet), damaging buildings and prompting warnings and evacuations that stretched across the...
Trump Issues Tsunami Warning After Massive Pacific Earthquake: Hawaii, US West Coast, Japan On Alert
Benzinga
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President Donald Trump issued emergency warnings on Tuesday evening following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula that generated destructive tsunami waves across the Pacific Basin. What Happened: “Due to a massive...
Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake causes tsunami in Russia's Far East - with warnings issued for Japan, Hawaii and California
Heart Radio
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29 July 2025, 21:08 | Updated: 30 July 2025, 05:31 A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake has struck off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings for several countries. Waves of up to four metres (13 feet) were recorded...
Evacuations ordered in Japan and Hawaii after massive quake leads to tsunami in Russia A magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, generating a tsunami of up to 13 feet, damaging buildings and prompting evacuation…
Yahoo News
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(Reuters) -A magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, generating a tsunami of up to 4 metres (13 feet), damaging buildings and prompting evacuation warnings in the area and across most of Japan's...