StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos2 hours agoGermany: BSC 24' Broll Part 1, ACFT, Range, E3B LanesStringersHubGrafenwohr, Germany - August 09, 2024 U.S. Soldiers, assigned to subordinate commands under U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), compete in the army combat fitness test, life fires, and E3B lanes during the USAREUR-AF Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, August 2024. Teams representing units from across USAREUR-AF will test their tactical proficiency, communication, and overall cohesion as they compete for the title of Best Squad. Winners of this competition will advance to compete at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Gianna Elle Sulger)
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos2 hours agoSouth Sudan: South Sudan's Olympic basketball team receives heroes' welcome at homeStringersHubJuba, South Sudan - August 08, 2024 South Sudan's men's basketball team have received a heroes' welcome in the country's capital Juba after returning from France. The team made history by beating Puerto Rico 90 points to 79 in their first-ever Olympics, and put up a spirited performance against the tournament favorites, the United States. With the defeat to the U.S. and Serbia, they ultimately bowed out in the group stage. But that didn't stop the Bright Stars becoming a source of joy for the world's youngest nation. Many residents in Juba have decided to be off from work, and have come in large numbers to welcome the team that has returned from the Paris Olympics. As players get out of the plane in Juba, thousands of supporters are awaiting their Olympic basketball stars. From Juba Airport, the team drove across the city then headed to the basketball stadium. South Sudan's government says the impact of the basketball team goes beyond sport. South Sudan basketball players say what keeps them going is the unwavering support they get from fans at home. The next competition for the Bright Stars is Afro Basketball in November where the team will meet Mozambique, Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Shotlist: Juba, South Sudan - Aug 8, 2024: 1. Various of South Sudanese residents welcoming basketball players at airport; 2. Various of basketballers stepping out of plane, player holding national flag, hugging with woman waiting for them; 3. Various of basketball players, crowds watching basketball game outdoors; 4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic, dubbed in English) James Magok, resident: "I came at six o'clock in the morning. I am very happy, I have been waiting, and now the team has arrived. I want them to stay for a week or two with us before they return to their respective clubs."; 5. SOUNDBITE (English) Arek Abraham, South Sudan's candidate for the 71st Miss World beauty pageant: "The basketballers are back in town and we are so proud of them. Though they did not make it to the last stage, we are so grateful that they managed to represent us at the global stage and put our name on the map."; 6. Various of basketball players on parade cart modified from truck, residents cheering their heroes; 7. Various of residents entering stadium; 8. SOUNDBITE (English) Rebecca Nyandeng, Vice President of South Sudan: "Let me tell you this, you have turned the trend of what is happening in our country, now the young people, the youth that I am responsible for, you have changed …
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos2 hours agoGermany: BSC 24' Broll Part 2, Land Nav and Squad STXStringersHubGrafenwohr, Germany - August 09, 2024 U.S. Soldiers, assigned to subordinate commands under U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), compete in land navigation and a Squad STX during the USAREUR-AF Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, August 2024. Teams representing units from across USAREUR-AF will test their tactical proficiency, communication, and overall cohesion as they compete for the title of Best Squad. Winners of this competition will advance to compete at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Gianna Elle Sulger)
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos3 hours agoGreece: Influx of tourists, high prices lead to rental market crisis in AthensStringersHubAthens, Greece - Recent Residents of Athens are feeling the strain as an influx of tourists engulfs the Greek capital, and many locals say they are struggling to find accommodation and feel squeezed out of the rental market due to high prices. Filmmaker Kostantinos Kardakaris said he had to leave his apartment because the owner decided to renovate the flat to get a higher price if he sold it or rented it as an Airbnb. While Kostantinos was fortunate to find a roof over his head after being pushed from his downtown apartment, the young professional still felt like a victim of Athen's rental market. The Greek government welcomed tourists to return after COVID-19 receded, many residents are now frustrated with the influx. While this surge boosted Greece's economy, it sparked a significant housing crisis. Many families and students have been forced out of their hometowns, as real estate companies turn their homes into co-working spaces and Airbnbs for visitors. Short-term holiday rentals have increased in Athens by 10 percent compared to last year, prompting "No more tourism" and "Ban tourists" movements like those in other European cities. The housing market has increased sharply in the past few years, as the country emerged from a decade-long financial crisis and the pandemic. In the past five years alone, prices nationwide rose over 45 percent, with this year alone seeing a 15-percent increase. While this problem has many layers, from short-term rentals to high demand and high cost of living, some real estate consultants said there might be a solution. Shotlist: Athens, Greece - Recent: 1. Various of filmmaker in house he rented; 2. SOUNDBITE (Greek, dubbed with English) Kostantinos Kardakaris, filmmaker (starting with shot 1): "I had to leave my apartment because the owner decided to renovate my flat one day to get a higher price if he sold it or rented it as an Airbnb."; 3. Various of filmmaker in house he rented; 4. SOUNDBITE (Greek, dubbed with English) Kostantinos Kardakaris, filmmaker (starting with shot 3): "When it takes time for me to be independent, rely on myself, and put my life on track, and then all that needs to change, and I need to start again because I need to find a new home within weeks. Then I can say I'm a victim of Airbnb and gentrification."; 5. Various of tourists walking on streets; 6. Various of walls with anti-tourism slogans; 7. SOUNDBITE (Greek, dubbed with English) Katerina Kikilia, Professor of Tourism Management, University …
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos3 hours agoUSA: STARBASE Academy 2024StringersHubFort Drum, United States - August 09, 2024 Students from North Country school districts participate in a two week long STEM based program taught by Soldiers and civilian professionals at STARBASE Academy from July 31-Aug. 8, 2024, on Fort Drum, New York. STARBASE is a Department of Defense-funded program providing supplemental hands-on STEM education and real-world insights into Army career opportunities to an installation’s surrounding school districts. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Alyssa Norton)
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos3 hours agoUSA: UN condemns Israeli minister's remarks on starving Gaza peopleStringersHubNew York, United States - August 09, 2024 The United Nations on Friday condemned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's remarks about starving Gaza people. United Nations Human Rights spokesman Jeremy Laurence said that UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk was "shocked and appalled" by the statement of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich that starving two million Palestinians in Gaza could be "moral and justified". Smotrich, a right-wing minister known for his hostile ideas toward Palestinians, considered preventing humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip "justified and moral". He said Israel brings aid to Gaza "because there is no other choice" at a conference hosted by the Israel Hayom newspaper Monday, according to Israeli state-owned Kan TV news. The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 39,699, Gaza-based health authorities said in a statement on Thursday. Shotlist: New York, NY, USA - Aug 9, 2024: UN Headquarters, New York City - July 24, 2024 1. United Nations (UN) headquarters, national flags; 2. UN flag; UN Headquarters, New York City - Aug 9, 2024 3. Various of press conference in progress; 4. SOUNDBITE (English) Jeremy Laurence, spokesman, United Nations Human Rights (OHCHR)(starting with shot 3): "The high commissioner is shocked and appalled by the words of Minister Smotrich, according to whom, letting two million Palestinians in Gaza starved to death could be justified and moral in order to free hostages. He condemns these words in the strongest terms, which also incite hatred against innocent civilians. The starvation of civilians as a method of warfare is a war crime."; Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip - July 28, 2024 5. Various of damaged school buildings after Israeli air strike; Khan Younis, Gaza Strip - Recent 6. Various of people fleeing, destroyed buildings; FILE: Shujaiya, Gaza Strip - May 14, 2024 7. Various of people, children queuing to get food; Gaza Strip - Aug 3, 2024 8. Various of kids washing head with water poured by man; 9. Water being poured out; 10. People gathering to collect water. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos3 hours agoUSA: Small businesses continue to suffer in Maui one year after devastating wildfiresStringersHubUnited States - August 08, 2024 Many small businesses on the Hawaiian island of Maui are still wrestling with survival one year after the devastating wildfires claimed over 100 lives and paralyzed local economy last August. The fires, which broke out on Aug. 8 last year, destroyed more than 2,200 buildings and caused about 5.5-billion-dollar damage, dealing a big blow to local economy, particularly the tourism industry. On Maui, the historic town of Lahaina was destroyed. Although Lahaina occupies only one percent of Maui's land, the Maui County quickly announced to the public that they hoped tourists would refrain from visiting Maui, which led to a misconception among international travelers that the entire island was affected by the fires, causing many to cancel their travel plans, some insiders said. Although the local government later clarified that other areas of Maui were unaffected and still welcomed tourists, it was too late, and the misinformation has continued to impact the tourism industry to this day, they said. In May this year, the local government announced plans to take away vested property use rights from existing owners in several areas of Maui over the next two years by shifting about 7,000 housing units from the short-term to the long-term market to bring benefits for local housing affordability on Maui. In the well-developed area for tourism in central Maui, restaurants and short-term rental market are experiencing a significant decline in business. To make ends meet, many homestays have had to drastically reduce prices to attract tourists, and many restaurants have been forced to close doors due to doubling rents. The governor of Hawaii on Friday announced a 4 billion U.S. dollars settlement to resolve lawsuits stemming from the deadly wildfires. Seven defendants include the state of Hawaii, County of Maui, Hawaiian Electric will provide the compensation. Shotlist: Maui, Hawaii, USA - Aug 8, 2024: 1. Aerial shots of scorched land in Lahaina; 2. Traffic; 3. Various of passengers at airport terminal; 4. Tourists; 5. Various of beach view, people surfing; 6. SOUNDBITE (English) Tom Crowley, short-term rental operator (partially overlaid with shot 7): "But unfortunately what happened is the visitors stopped coming because they got the message that Maui had been burned and there just seemed to be no reason for them to come to Maui. And that message was reinforced unfortunately by local government saying these short-term rentals are taking …
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos3 hours agoChina: New Century Evangelion China Exhibition in ShanghaiStringersHubShanghai, China - August 04, 2024 New Century Evangelion China Exhibition in Shanghai, China, August 4, 2024.
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos3 hours agoBrazil: Investigation into Brazil plane crash underway as black boxes foundStringersHubBrazil - August 09, 2024 An investigation is underway after a passenger plane crashed in Vinhedo City of the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo on Friday, claiming all 61 lives on board. The plane's two black box flight recorders have been found and sent to Brasilia for data analysis, which should help investigators determine the cause of the plane crash. Firefighters, military police, and the country's civil defense department have dispatched workers to the site of the crash, which has been sealed off. Local authorities and military police said that they will be investigating. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called for a minute of silence and declared the state of mourning from Friday to Sunday. In a statement, the airline company Voepass said the plane that crashed in the city of Vinhedo was carrying 57 passengers and 4 crew members, and none of them survived the tragedy. The plane of the Brazilian regional airline was traveling from the city of Cascavel in the southern state of Parana to Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo. The aircraft, with a carrying capacity of 68 passengers, fell on houses in the neighborhood of Capela de Vinhedo. Shotlist: Sao Paulo, Brazil - Aug 9, 2024: 1. Various of firefighters, military police, civil defense workers at site of plane crash sealed off by authorities; 2. Pictures showing workers at site of plane crash. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos3 hours agoTanzania: Chinese, Tanzanian troops conduct joint anti-terrorist tactical trainingStringersHubMafinga, Tanzania - August 09, 2024 Chinese and Tanzanian troops conducted the third joint anti-terrorist tactical training from Tuesday to Friday as part of the "Peace Unity - 2024" joint military drills launched by China, Tanzania and Mozambique. At the Chinese-built Comprehensive Training Center (CTC) in Mapinga, Dar-es-Salaam, the two sides have increased their level of operational and tactical cooperation after the first two rounds of training. The third round is designed to address issues the troops had previously and improve the coordination. After the training, the troops also organized live-fire shooting with light weapons. As planned, the land phase will conclude with a formal live-fire exercise on Sunday. Running from late July to mid-August, and focusing on joint counter-terrorism military operations, the "Peace Unity - 2024" joint military drill is being conducted both on land and at sea. The joint exercise aims to enhance the capabilities of the participating troops in joint counter-terrorism operations and to deepen military mutual trust and practical cooperation. It will also be conducive for the three countries to jointly preserve regional peace and stability, according to Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense. Shotlist: Mapinga, Bagamoyo, Tanzania – Aug 9, 2024: 1. Aerial shot of landscape; 2. Various of joint exercises between Chinese, Tanzanian troops in progress; 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Meng Bingfeng, officer of Chinese troops (starting with shot 2/ending with shot 4): "Through in-depth integration studies with the logistics and equipment forces of the Tanzanian army, we have incorporated the guarantee of supply, rescue, utilization and repair into the whole process of joint command exercises and live operations."; 4. Various of joint exercises between Chinese, Tanzanian troops in progress. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos4 hours agoUSA: Irvine Police Shoot and Kill Son Stabbing His Mother B ROLL With PIO Briefing On CameraStringersHubLos Angeles, United States - August 08, 2024 08/08/2024 03:00 am (GMT-0700) | IRVINE, Calif. – Irvine police officers responded to the 4600 block of Green Tree Lane for a man with a knife stabbing a female to the front of the residence. Once officers arrived on scene, they located a male on top of a female stabbing her multiple times. An officer involved shooting occurred. Both the suspect and victim were pronounced deceased at the scene by firefighters and paramedics. A medical examiner van was seen leaving the location around 11:30 p.m. Spokesperson Kyle Oldoerp with the Irvine Police Department spoke with KNN at the scene and said it was later determined that the suspect was the son of the victim. Officers did recover a knife at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos4 hours agoUSA: Van Nuys Beverly Hills Off Duty Officer Involved Shooting With On Camera Briefing Part 2StringersHubLos Angeles, United States - August 08, 2024 08/08/2024 09:00 pm (GMT-0700) | VAN NUYS, LOS ANGELES – Beverly Hills Officer- involved shooting at Roscoe boulevard and the 405 Freeway. LAPD is handling the investigation On camera briefing: It's Captain Brian BRIAN Wendling, W-E-N-D-L-I-N-G, area commanding officer of West Valley. (...) Earlier tonight at about 815 hours, there was an off duty member, a sworn member of the Beverly Hills Police Department. Again, off duty,(...) he was with a companion. (...) They came upon what they believed to be a fight in progress. (...) He stopped his vehicle,(...) he exited his vehicle,(...) and there were two people fighting. One was armed with a pipe, the other was armed with a handgun. (...) We do not have all the facts at this point, but there was an officer involved shooting that occurred. One of the people that was there that was in possession of the handgun was struck by gunfire and is deceased,(...) that was accounted for. And the police have everybody that was at scene that was involved.(...) There's no outstanding danger to the public at this time. (...) LAPD will take the investigation with the cooperation of the Beverly Hills Police Department.
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos2 hours agoGermany: BSC 24' Broll Part 1, ACFT, Range, E3B LanesStringersHubGrafenwohr, Germany - August 09, 2024 U.S. Soldiers, assigned to subordinate commands under U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), compete in the army combat fitness test, life fires, and E3B lanes during the USAREUR-AF Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, August 2024. Teams representing units from across USAREUR-AF will test their tactical proficiency, communication, and overall cohesion as they compete for the title of Best Squad. Winners of this competition will advance to compete at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Gianna Elle Sulger)
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos2 hours agoSouth Sudan: South Sudan's Olympic basketball team receives heroes' welcome at homeStringersHubJuba, South Sudan - August 08, 2024 South Sudan's men's basketball team have received a heroes' welcome in the country's capital Juba after returning from France. The team made history by beating Puerto Rico 90 points to 79 in their first-ever Olympics, and put up a spirited performance against the tournament favorites, the United States. With the defeat to the U.S. and Serbia, they ultimately bowed out in the group stage. But that didn't stop the Bright Stars becoming a source of joy for the world's youngest nation. Many residents in Juba have decided to be off from work, and have come in large numbers to welcome the team that has returned from the Paris Olympics. As players get out of the plane in Juba, thousands of supporters are awaiting their Olympic basketball stars. From Juba Airport, the team drove across the city then headed to the basketball stadium. South Sudan's government says the impact of the basketball team goes beyond sport. South Sudan basketball players say what keeps them going is the unwavering support they get from fans at home. The next competition for the Bright Stars is Afro Basketball in November where the team will meet Mozambique, Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Shotlist: Juba, South Sudan - Aug 8, 2024: 1. Various of South Sudanese residents welcoming basketball players at airport; 2. Various of basketballers stepping out of plane, player holding national flag, hugging with woman waiting for them; 3. Various of basketball players, crowds watching basketball game outdoors; 4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic, dubbed in English) James Magok, resident: "I came at six o'clock in the morning. I am very happy, I have been waiting, and now the team has arrived. I want them to stay for a week or two with us before they return to their respective clubs."; 5. SOUNDBITE (English) Arek Abraham, South Sudan's candidate for the 71st Miss World beauty pageant: "The basketballers are back in town and we are so proud of them. Though they did not make it to the last stage, we are so grateful that they managed to represent us at the global stage and put our name on the map."; 6. Various of basketball players on parade cart modified from truck, residents cheering their heroes; 7. Various of residents entering stadium; 8. SOUNDBITE (English) Rebecca Nyandeng, Vice President of South Sudan: "Let me tell you this, you have turned the trend of what is happening in our country, now the young people, the youth that I am responsible for, you have changed …
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos2 hours agoGermany: BSC 24' Broll Part 2, Land Nav and Squad STXStringersHubGrafenwohr, Germany - August 09, 2024 U.S. Soldiers, assigned to subordinate commands under U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), compete in land navigation and a Squad STX during the USAREUR-AF Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, August 2024. Teams representing units from across USAREUR-AF will test their tactical proficiency, communication, and overall cohesion as they compete for the title of Best Squad. Winners of this competition will advance to compete at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Gianna Elle Sulger)
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos3 hours agoGreece: Influx of tourists, high prices lead to rental market crisis in AthensStringersHubAthens, Greece - Recent Residents of Athens are feeling the strain as an influx of tourists engulfs the Greek capital, and many locals say they are struggling to find accommodation and feel squeezed out of the rental market due to high prices. Filmmaker Kostantinos Kardakaris said he had to leave his apartment because the owner decided to renovate the flat to get a higher price if he sold it or rented it as an Airbnb. While Kostantinos was fortunate to find a roof over his head after being pushed from his downtown apartment, the young professional still felt like a victim of Athen's rental market. The Greek government welcomed tourists to return after COVID-19 receded, many residents are now frustrated with the influx. While this surge boosted Greece's economy, it sparked a significant housing crisis. Many families and students have been forced out of their hometowns, as real estate companies turn their homes into co-working spaces and Airbnbs for visitors. Short-term holiday rentals have increased in Athens by 10 percent compared to last year, prompting "No more tourism" and "Ban tourists" movements like those in other European cities. The housing market has increased sharply in the past few years, as the country emerged from a decade-long financial crisis and the pandemic. In the past five years alone, prices nationwide rose over 45 percent, with this year alone seeing a 15-percent increase. While this problem has many layers, from short-term rentals to high demand and high cost of living, some real estate consultants said there might be a solution. Shotlist: Athens, Greece - Recent: 1. Various of filmmaker in house he rented; 2. SOUNDBITE (Greek, dubbed with English) Kostantinos Kardakaris, filmmaker (starting with shot 1): "I had to leave my apartment because the owner decided to renovate my flat one day to get a higher price if he sold it or rented it as an Airbnb."; 3. Various of filmmaker in house he rented; 4. SOUNDBITE (Greek, dubbed with English) Kostantinos Kardakaris, filmmaker (starting with shot 3): "When it takes time for me to be independent, rely on myself, and put my life on track, and then all that needs to change, and I need to start again because I need to find a new home within weeks. Then I can say I'm a victim of Airbnb and gentrification."; 5. Various of tourists walking on streets; 6. Various of walls with anti-tourism slogans; 7. SOUNDBITE (Greek, dubbed with English) Katerina Kikilia, Professor of Tourism Management, University …
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos3 hours agoUSA: STARBASE Academy 2024StringersHubFort Drum, United States - August 09, 2024 Students from North Country school districts participate in a two week long STEM based program taught by Soldiers and civilian professionals at STARBASE Academy from July 31-Aug. 8, 2024, on Fort Drum, New York. STARBASE is a Department of Defense-funded program providing supplemental hands-on STEM education and real-world insights into Army career opportunities to an installation’s surrounding school districts. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Alyssa Norton)
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos3 hours agoUSA: UN condemns Israeli minister's remarks on starving Gaza peopleStringersHubNew York, United States - August 09, 2024 The United Nations on Friday condemned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's remarks about starving Gaza people. United Nations Human Rights spokesman Jeremy Laurence said that UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk was "shocked and appalled" by the statement of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich that starving two million Palestinians in Gaza could be "moral and justified". Smotrich, a right-wing minister known for his hostile ideas toward Palestinians, considered preventing humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip "justified and moral". He said Israel brings aid to Gaza "because there is no other choice" at a conference hosted by the Israel Hayom newspaper Monday, according to Israeli state-owned Kan TV news. The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 39,699, Gaza-based health authorities said in a statement on Thursday. Shotlist: New York, NY, USA - Aug 9, 2024: UN Headquarters, New York City - July 24, 2024 1. United Nations (UN) headquarters, national flags; 2. UN flag; UN Headquarters, New York City - Aug 9, 2024 3. Various of press conference in progress; 4. SOUNDBITE (English) Jeremy Laurence, spokesman, United Nations Human Rights (OHCHR)(starting with shot 3): "The high commissioner is shocked and appalled by the words of Minister Smotrich, according to whom, letting two million Palestinians in Gaza starved to death could be justified and moral in order to free hostages. He condemns these words in the strongest terms, which also incite hatred against innocent civilians. The starvation of civilians as a method of warfare is a war crime."; Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip - July 28, 2024 5. Various of damaged school buildings after Israeli air strike; Khan Younis, Gaza Strip - Recent 6. Various of people fleeing, destroyed buildings; FILE: Shujaiya, Gaza Strip - May 14, 2024 7. Various of people, children queuing to get food; Gaza Strip - Aug 3, 2024 8. Various of kids washing head with water poured by man; 9. Water being poured out; 10. People gathering to collect water. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos3 hours agoUSA: Small businesses continue to suffer in Maui one year after devastating wildfiresStringersHubUnited States - August 08, 2024 Many small businesses on the Hawaiian island of Maui are still wrestling with survival one year after the devastating wildfires claimed over 100 lives and paralyzed local economy last August. The fires, which broke out on Aug. 8 last year, destroyed more than 2,200 buildings and caused about 5.5-billion-dollar damage, dealing a big blow to local economy, particularly the tourism industry. On Maui, the historic town of Lahaina was destroyed. Although Lahaina occupies only one percent of Maui's land, the Maui County quickly announced to the public that they hoped tourists would refrain from visiting Maui, which led to a misconception among international travelers that the entire island was affected by the fires, causing many to cancel their travel plans, some insiders said. Although the local government later clarified that other areas of Maui were unaffected and still welcomed tourists, it was too late, and the misinformation has continued to impact the tourism industry to this day, they said. In May this year, the local government announced plans to take away vested property use rights from existing owners in several areas of Maui over the next two years by shifting about 7,000 housing units from the short-term to the long-term market to bring benefits for local housing affordability on Maui. In the well-developed area for tourism in central Maui, restaurants and short-term rental market are experiencing a significant decline in business. To make ends meet, many homestays have had to drastically reduce prices to attract tourists, and many restaurants have been forced to close doors due to doubling rents. The governor of Hawaii on Friday announced a 4 billion U.S. dollars settlement to resolve lawsuits stemming from the deadly wildfires. Seven defendants include the state of Hawaii, County of Maui, Hawaiian Electric will provide the compensation. Shotlist: Maui, Hawaii, USA - Aug 8, 2024: 1. Aerial shots of scorched land in Lahaina; 2. Traffic; 3. Various of passengers at airport terminal; 4. Tourists; 5. Various of beach view, people surfing; 6. SOUNDBITE (English) Tom Crowley, short-term rental operator (partially overlaid with shot 7): "But unfortunately what happened is the visitors stopped coming because they got the message that Maui had been burned and there just seemed to be no reason for them to come to Maui. And that message was reinforced unfortunately by local government saying these short-term rentals are taking …
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos3 hours agoChina: New Century Evangelion China Exhibition in ShanghaiStringersHubShanghai, China - August 04, 2024 New Century Evangelion China Exhibition in Shanghai, China, August 4, 2024.
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos3 hours agoBrazil: Investigation into Brazil plane crash underway as black boxes foundStringersHubBrazil - August 09, 2024 An investigation is underway after a passenger plane crashed in Vinhedo City of the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo on Friday, claiming all 61 lives on board. The plane's two black box flight recorders have been found and sent to Brasilia for data analysis, which should help investigators determine the cause of the plane crash. Firefighters, military police, and the country's civil defense department have dispatched workers to the site of the crash, which has been sealed off. Local authorities and military police said that they will be investigating. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called for a minute of silence and declared the state of mourning from Friday to Sunday. In a statement, the airline company Voepass said the plane that crashed in the city of Vinhedo was carrying 57 passengers and 4 crew members, and none of them survived the tragedy. The plane of the Brazilian regional airline was traveling from the city of Cascavel in the southern state of Parana to Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo. The aircraft, with a carrying capacity of 68 passengers, fell on houses in the neighborhood of Capela de Vinhedo. Shotlist: Sao Paulo, Brazil - Aug 9, 2024: 1. Various of firefighters, military police, civil defense workers at site of plane crash sealed off by authorities; 2. Pictures showing workers at site of plane crash. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos3 hours agoTanzania: Chinese, Tanzanian troops conduct joint anti-terrorist tactical trainingStringersHubMafinga, Tanzania - August 09, 2024 Chinese and Tanzanian troops conducted the third joint anti-terrorist tactical training from Tuesday to Friday as part of the "Peace Unity - 2024" joint military drills launched by China, Tanzania and Mozambique. At the Chinese-built Comprehensive Training Center (CTC) in Mapinga, Dar-es-Salaam, the two sides have increased their level of operational and tactical cooperation after the first two rounds of training. The third round is designed to address issues the troops had previously and improve the coordination. After the training, the troops also organized live-fire shooting with light weapons. As planned, the land phase will conclude with a formal live-fire exercise on Sunday. Running from late July to mid-August, and focusing on joint counter-terrorism military operations, the "Peace Unity - 2024" joint military drill is being conducted both on land and at sea. The joint exercise aims to enhance the capabilities of the participating troops in joint counter-terrorism operations and to deepen military mutual trust and practical cooperation. It will also be conducive for the three countries to jointly preserve regional peace and stability, according to Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense. Shotlist: Mapinga, Bagamoyo, Tanzania – Aug 9, 2024: 1. Aerial shot of landscape; 2. Various of joint exercises between Chinese, Tanzanian troops in progress; 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Meng Bingfeng, officer of Chinese troops (starting with shot 2/ending with shot 4): "Through in-depth integration studies with the logistics and equipment forces of the Tanzanian army, we have incorporated the guarantee of supply, rescue, utilization and repair into the whole process of joint command exercises and live operations."; 4. Various of joint exercises between Chinese, Tanzanian troops in progress. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos4 hours agoUSA: Irvine Police Shoot and Kill Son Stabbing His Mother B ROLL With PIO Briefing On CameraStringersHubLos Angeles, United States - August 08, 2024 08/08/2024 03:00 am (GMT-0700) | IRVINE, Calif. – Irvine police officers responded to the 4600 block of Green Tree Lane for a man with a knife stabbing a female to the front of the residence. Once officers arrived on scene, they located a male on top of a female stabbing her multiple times. An officer involved shooting occurred. Both the suspect and victim were pronounced deceased at the scene by firefighters and paramedics. A medical examiner van was seen leaving the location around 11:30 p.m. Spokesperson Kyle Oldoerp with the Irvine Police Department spoke with KNN at the scene and said it was later determined that the suspect was the son of the victim. Officers did recover a knife at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
StringersHubflipped into StringersHub Videos4 hours agoUSA: Van Nuys Beverly Hills Off Duty Officer Involved Shooting With On Camera Briefing Part 2StringersHubLos Angeles, United States - August 08, 2024 08/08/2024 09:00 pm (GMT-0700) | VAN NUYS, LOS ANGELES – Beverly Hills Officer- involved shooting at Roscoe boulevard and the 405 Freeway. LAPD is handling the investigation On camera briefing: It's Captain Brian BRIAN Wendling, W-E-N-D-L-I-N-G, area commanding officer of West Valley. (...) Earlier tonight at about 815 hours, there was an off duty member, a sworn member of the Beverly Hills Police Department. Again, off duty,(...) he was with a companion. (...) They came upon what they believed to be a fight in progress. (...) He stopped his vehicle,(...) he exited his vehicle,(...) and there were two people fighting. One was armed with a pipe, the other was armed with a handgun. (...) We do not have all the facts at this point, but there was an officer involved shooting that occurred. One of the people that was there that was in possession of the handgun was struck by gunfire and is deceased,(...) that was accounted for. And the police have everybody that was at scene that was involved.(...) There's no outstanding danger to the public at this time. (...) LAPD will take the investigation with the cooperation of the Beverly Hills Police Department.