August 8, 2023 began as a normal day for the residents of Maui, Hawaii, until a raging inferno struck the town of Lahaina and began to spread across the island due to the high winds of the island state. Local politicians first believed that they had contained the fire shortly after the first reported sightings in the early morning of August 8. However, by mid-afternoon, the high winds of Maui caused the flame to spark again, which led to officials closing the bypass routes into the city.
Eggs, pasta, sandwiches—pretty much any food can be improved by the addition of one topping: sriracha sauce. However, recently, many loyal customers of the popular sauce brand, Huy Fong Foods, have noticed a severe shortage on the shelves of local stores. Huy Fong Foods has been reporting issues since 2020, and the problem has only increased since then.
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