Figure 1. The GIA 7 Pearl Value Factors system classifies pearls according to size, shape, color, luster, surface, nacre, and matching. Composite photo by GIA staff. Prized by many cultures throughout ...

Surrounded by the South Pacific Ocean and blessed with ample sunshine and rain, Tahiti is an ideal spot to harvest seafood and grow fresh produce. Fish reigns supreme on menus in the restaurants in ...

"No Kings" protests against President Trump and his administration are planned in 2,500 locations nationwide Oct. 18. Nearly 90 are registered to take place in Florida. Map shows list of registered ...

Millions of Americans are expected to participate in nationwide anti-Trump "No Kings" protests on Saturday, Oct. 18. Over 80 demonstrations are scheduled across Florida, with a detailed list of ...

The primary reason why so many Tahitian tourists flock to this stretch of shoreline is the sand: While many of the island's beaches boast a volcanic black hue, La Plage de Maui dazzles in pearly white ...

Traditional dances, Polynesian food, and a celebration of culture return to downtown Stockton for the Te Fa'a Nō Te 'Ori 2025 Tahitian Dance Festival. The three-day festival begins on Friday, Oct. 17, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Palisades Bowl mobile home park remains debris-covered, nine months after the fire and months after the ...

"No Kings" protests against the Trump administration are planned in 2,500 locations nationwide on Saturday, Oct. 18. Protesters are demonstrating against immigration policies, ICE and National Guard ...

Team OPT from French Polynesia led the way from the beginning. The team includes Tuatea Teraimano, Viriura Tainanuarii, Temoana Taputu, Aunuarii Maker, Tuteairimaroura Hoatua, Hitiroa Masingue, Keith ...

HALE O LONO BAY, Hawaii (KHON2) — Nearly 100 crews competed in the 2025 Molokai Hoe World Championships. The teams took off from Hale O Lono Bay in Molokai at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, to take on the ...