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Yahoo
a day ago
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Zika Virus Is Back After 6 Years in One of the Most Popular U.S. Tourist Destinations
The Hawaii Department of Health is warning about a case of Zika virus on the island of Oahu — the first case since 2019 Typical symptoms include rash, fever, headache, joint pain, and pink eye; the virus is more dangerous for pregnant women because it can be transmitted to the fetus Residents are warned to use insect repellent and remove standingThe Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed at least one case of Zika on the island of Oahu, with two other suspected exposures to the virus. Zika is spread when a mosquito bites someone who is infected — but it can also spread through sex, the Cleveland Clinic explains. One in five people infected with Zika will develop symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Symptoms may include an itchy rash, fever, headache, joint pain, and pink eye. This year, Hawaii's first case of Zika was travel-related — meaning, it was not acquired on the island — the HDOH said in a May 27 statement, where it asked for help in controlling the mosquito population and reducing the risk of bites. Zika is especially dangerous for pregnant women because it can be transmitted to the fetus, causing microcephaly (a smaller head), improper brain development, and cerebral palsy. There is also risk of the fetus developing a condition called Congenital Zika Syndrome, which is a combination of severe conditions including a collapsed skull, severe microcephaly, a reduction in brain tissue, as well as problems with eyes, joints, and muscles. Hawaiians and visitors are urged to use insect repellent — specifically, 'products registered with the Environmental Protection Agency that contain 20–30% DEET' or picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus and IR3535.' Property owners are urged to make sure screens are intact, doors are left closed and to remove standing water that may encourage mosquitoes to breed. This is Hawaii's first case of Zika since 2019, the statement says, noting that the state has Aedes species of mosquitos that carry the Zika virus. The HDOH said they've dispatched "vector control teams" to the areas of most concern, which include including Waialua and the popular surfer destination of Haleʻiwa on the North Shore of Oʻahu. The island is home to nearly 1 million residents, and is the location of popular destinations like Honolulu, Waikiki and Pearl Harbor — and most recently is where the live-action Lilo & Stitch movie was filmed. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Kaʻahumanu St, from Downtown Honolulu to Pearl City
HONOLULU (KHON2) — In the ahupuaʻa of Waiau, which lies in the moku of ʻEwa here on Oʻahu, stands a roadway named in honor of King Kamehameha's favorite wife. We are speaking of Kaʻahumanu St. Born to chiefly parents in Hāna, Maui, Kaʻahumanu grew up to become one of the most powerful of her time. The Queen honored via the busy Queen St She was taken by Kamehameha as his wife in 1785 prior to his unification of the Hawaiian Islands. Her father, Keʻeaumoku, stated to the future King that the only person strong enough to rebel against him was Kaʻahumanu. Because of this fear, Kamehameha had declared a law that any man who were to sleep with her would be killed. Following the King's death, Queen Kaʻahumanu became the first Kuhina Nui, or co-ruler of the Hawaiian Kingdom. The Kaʻahumanu Street of today is not the first as many of the earliest Honolulu streets are no you imagine where I now stand used to be the intersection of Merchant and Kaʻahumanu Streets once upon a time? What was the center of Honolulu's business district during the monarchy? Kaʻahumanu Street played a significant role. Known previously as Beef Lane or Kaukau Lane, native markets line the street along with shipping trade merchants. Hawaiians called it Pipi kaula, meaning 'jerked beef,' Naʻau puaʻa, meaning 'pig intestines,' and Naʻau kakemeaning 'sausage.' It wasn't until August 30, 1850, when the name Kaʻahumanu was chosen by the Privy Council. It was then that a total of thirty-five streets received their official names. Check out more news from around Hawaii Nearly half remain. Did you know? Now you do! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
I went to UK's best seaside town - but was stunned by what I found
Whitby, North Yorkshire, is one of the UK's most famous seaside resorts, but an urban explorer found it was eerily quiet and had many closed shops when he visited A British coastal gem, hailed as the most famous in the UK, was surprisingly deserted during one urban explorer's visit to see if it lived up to its lofty reputation. David Burnip, better known to his 140,000 YouTube fans as The Wandering Turnip, was taken aback by the lack of tourists and numerous shuttered shops on his trip to Whitby, North Yorkshire. Despite being crowned the UK's "Best Seaside Resort" by Which? holiday magazine back in 2006, two decades later, the allure of Whitby seems to have diminished. The town is also famed for hosting "the best fish and chip shop in Britain" as per celebrity chef Rick Stein, yet the YouTuber's first impressions were underwhelming. "I did expect it to be a lot busier than this," David remarked. "Maybe because the weather's not as good, but I thought more things would be open," reports the Express. Even the few attractions that were open, like the sailing ship turned floating restaurant, were eerily quiet – echoing Whitby's eerie connection to Bram Stoker's 1897 gothic novel where Count Dracula's ship arrives at the British seaport. Glancing uneasily at the vacant seats, David commented: "I might have been duped when I was told that this is the best fish and chips in Whitby, because literally no-one else is on this boat which is a restaurant and a bar." In all honesty, the battered cod served to David was as fresh and flavoursome as one would expect from a Northern Sea fishing port, though he reckoned the chips didn't quite hit the mark. On the subject of unnecessary garnish, he quipped: "I'm having fish and chips, not a bloody Joe Wicks meal. "Come on you don't need that on there!" As day broke, Whitby awakened with its beachside bars springing into action and the town's unique indie stores welcoming customers. You could spot several shops offering jewellery crafted from jet, the local semi precious stone forged from ancient fossilised wood, a nod to Whitby's heyday as a jet mining hub. The town is not just famed for its Dracula connections, but also as the starting point for the legendary 18th Century navigator Captain James Cook, celebrated for charting Australia 's eastern coastline and Hawaii. A tribute to this pioneering seafarer can be found in a Whitby museum, where it's disclosed that after Cook's fatal encounter with Hawaiians, he was identified only by a notable scar on his right hand, given little else of him remained. These days, Whitby buzzes with excitement during the iconic Goth Weekends, a celebration for one of the UK's enduring pop subcultures, complete with music festivals graced by top bands like Heaven 17, The Damned, and Altered Images, attracting a sea of fans in their gothic best.
Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Why live-action Lilo & Stitch remake is sparking heated debates online
Disney's live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, set to release May 23, 2025, has sparked notable controversy and debate among fans and critics, despite significant anticipation. The film revisits the beloved 2002 animated story of a lonely Hawaiian girl, Lilo, who befriends an alien creature, Stitch. Maia Kealoha stars as Lilo, with Sydney Agudong portraying her older sister, Nani. The 2002 original was praised for its positive representation of Pacific Islanders and Hawaiians, groups often underrepresented in Hollywood. However, the casting of Agudong, who is multiracial and light-skinned, has drawn criticism. Agudong celebrated the film's production on social media, though some users questioned whether the role should have gone to a darker-skinned actor more visibly Hawaiian. Further controversy arose around the casting for the role of David Kawena, Nani's love interest. Kahiau Machado was initially considered but dropped after screenshots surfaced showing his use of racist language and problematic social media posts. The role was ultimately given to Kaipo Dudoit, marking his first feature film appearance. Beyond casting, the film's creative choices have also sparked debate. Notably, the removal of a cross-dressing trait from the character Agent Pleakley has disappointed many fans. In the original, Pleakley's use of women's clothing was seen as an important aspect of LGBTQ+ representation. The live-action version features Pleakley (played by Billy Magnussen) and sidekick Jumba (Zach Galifianakis) in standard menswear. Director Dean Fleischer Camp explained the change was due to technical challenges in portraying alien disguises realistically in live action, though fans criticized the decision as an erasure of queer representation. Despite these debates, Disney reports strong interest in the remake. The trailer became the company's second most viewed live-action trailer ever, with 158 million views, and a Super Bowl commercial featuring Stitch drew over 173 million views within 24 hours. The 2002 animated Lilo & Stitch was a box office success, grossing over $273 million worldwide and receiving an Academy Award nomination. While fans remain divided on some changes, Disney's strong marketing push signals confidence that the film will find its audience.
Time Magazine
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Magazine
Why the Live-Action Lilo & Stitch Remake Has Sparked Controversy
Months before hitting theaters, the kids movie Lilo & Stitch, about an alien that winds up living with a Hawaiian family, has generated countless negative comments from grownups. The live-action remake of the hit 2002 movie, in theaters May 23, has drawn some scrutiny over its casting and its decisions to portray characters differently from the animated version. Here's what to know about the criticisms of the film so far and why Disney has reason to believe it will be a hit regardless. The casting of Lilo's sister Both movies follow a little girl named Lilo (Maia Kealoha in the live-action version) lonely and looking for a best friend. She adopts what she thinks is a dog at the pound, Stitch, but he's actually an alien (voiced in the 2025 version by the 2002 film's director Chris Sanders) who escaped from his planet. House-training a dog is hard enough, and though Lilo and her older sister Nani (Sydney Agudong) have their hands full trying to house-train the creature, it brings them closer together. The 2002 Lilo & Stitch is considered a milestone because Pacific Islanders and Hawaiians have historically not been well represented in Hollywood blockbusters. As BuzzFeed's Morgan Sloss wrote in an article on the film's controversies, 'As a Polynesian woman myself, I can say [ Lilo & Stitch ] was the first mainstream representation I had as a kid.' Agudong, who plays Nani in the live-action film, is multiracial and was born and raised on the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i. But when Disney announced her casting, some critics argued that Agudong looked whiter than her animated character and that Disney should have looked for an actor with darker skin to play Nani. When Agudong posted a teaser about the movie on Instagram in August 2024, she wrote, 'My heart is exploding! It's happening!! We did it Hawaii!!!' and a user wrote in the comments, 'You, a light skinned & white passing woman, stole this role from a brown-skinned visibly Hawaiian looking woman.' A controversial actor Shortly after it was announced that Disney was exploring casting Kahiau Machado as David Kawena, Nani's love interest in the movie, screenshots revealed that the actor had used racist slurs on social media. Twitter user @ctrlcentered found a Spotify playlist in which Machado appeared to use the N-word. Disney fan site Inside the Magic also reported that he compared himself to Rosa Parks on Instagram in a now-deleted post. The role of David ended up going to Kaipo Dudoit, who previously had roles in My Partner (2023) and Magnum Pi (2020). The 2025 Lilo & Stitch marks his first feature film. A cross-dressing character removed In the 2002 movie, Agent Pleakley, a representative of Stitch's planet, goes to Earth to look for Stitch, and attempts to blend in by donning women's clothes. Yet in the 2025 trailer, Pleakley (Billy Magnussen) and his sidekick Jumba (Zach Galifianakis) are just two humans in menswear. That's disappointing to some fans because, as Mike Reyes writes for film news site Cinema Blend, Pleakley was seen as a 'drag icon.' Other fans questioned whether the cross-dressing Pleakley character was rejected to make the film more appealing to a mainstream audience. 'Pleakley having a human form and not crossdressing is a sign of rising fascism btw,' user 'darzipan' on X said in a tweet that has racked up more than 215,000 likes. In a post that boasts more than 143,000 likes on X, user @Angel_Valderie wrote: 'Erasing Pleakley's drag and substituting it for human suits is bad because Disney wants to appease transphobes.' On TikTok, Lilo & Stitch director Dean Fleischer Camp said fans have messaged him asking why Pleakley isn't wearing a dress in the trailer. 'I just want to say, I tried. I tried.' He then holds up a sketch of Pleakley with long flowing red hair, decked out in a skirt and women's sandals. Camp told Entertainment Weekly that he experimented with special effects that would show aliens in human clothes, but didn't like the results: "The humor of them walking around Hawaii dressed in these terrible disguises where Pleakley still has one eyeball, it's a little harder to buy in live action." What the criticisms could mean at the box office Despite the critiques, there's a lot of interest in the live-action movie. Disney reported that the trailer became the second most watched live-action trailer in its history with 158 million views, following the 2019 trailer for The Lion King. Disney also reported that a 2025 Super Bowl commercial promoting the film that featured Stitch running on the football field and driving a cart into the goal post racked up more than 173 million views in 24 hours, making it Disney's most viewed spot digitally. The 2002 Lilo & Stitch came out at a time when sales for Disney animated features were flagging. Richard Corliss, TIME's movie critic back then, called the film 'a bright, engaging bauble,' hailed it for its 'smart story sense,' and declared, 'let's predict that this new Disney film will be an old-fashioned, hand-drawn hit.' Sure enough, the film grossed more than $273 million worldwide—exceeding Disney estimates—and it was nominated for best animated feature at the Academy Awards. Given that the animated film was such a box office success, Disney is hoping that the live-action version will be a hit, too.
