SUMMARY: Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is expected to erupt lava again soon, marking its 31st eruption since December. Molten rock shoots high from two vents, illuminating the night sky. Scientists explain magma inflates a lower chamber, pushing lava through cracks. This ongoing eruption resembles past events in 1959, 1969, and 1983. While the eruption’s duration is uncertain, sensors help predict lava emergence. Locals and visitors witness the spectacle, with many watching livestreams. For Native Hawaiians, the eruption honors Pele, the volcano goddess, inspiring cultural stories and chants. Visitors are urged to stay safe on trails due to hazards like unstable cliffs and volcanic gases.

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SUMMARY: New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted for conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction in a scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, who was allegedly paid for fake work during private meetings and trips. The 18-count indictment reveals encrypted WhatsApp messages showing their personal relationship and efforts to delete evidence and mislead investigators. Vappie already faced wire fraud charges. Prosecutors say Cantrell lied about deleting messages and misused city funds for travel. Cantrell denies wrongdoing, claiming racial bias. She is the city’s first mayor charged in office, with her final term ending soon amid political struggles and declining support.

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SUMMARY: Retired Michigan autoworker Richard Guilford lost his tri-fold leather wallet in 2014 while working on a Ford vehicle. Containing $15, IDs, $275 in gift cards, and lottery tickets, it vanished during his shift. Eleven years later, mechanic Chad Volk found the wallet lodged in the engine bay of a 2015 Ford Edge at a Minnesota repair shop. Volk contacted Guilford via Facebook, reuniting him with the long-lost family treasure. Despite exposure to harsh conditions, the wallet remained remarkably intact. Guilford, now retired, plans to preserve it as a family heirloom, cherishing the story and renewed faith in humanity.

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