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Hawaii governor declares state of emergency following major flooding

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ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News

(NEW YORK) — Hawaii has experienced very heavy rainfall since Sunday, with some areas getting 1 to 2 feet of rain in just 24 hours.

The rain caused catastrophic flooding for Maui and Oahu, which temporarily forced evacuations overnight in Haleiwa on Oahu.

The Haleiwa evacuation order was canceled early Wednesday after flooding conditions subsided. All roads in the area are now open, but residents are being asked to proceed with caution as ponding water, mud and debris may be present, officials said.

Flooding in the state led Gov. David Ige to sign an emergency proclamation.

“The emergency proclamation makes state general funds available that can be used quickly and efficiently to help those impacted by the severe weather, which is expected to continue until Friday,” Ige said in a statement Tuesday.

While some of the more serious flooding has decreased, a flash flood watch for all the islands of Hawaii remains, along with a flash flood warning for Kauai.

Additional rain is expected Wednesday, when 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible.

Rain could linger in Hawaii for a few days to come, which could result in more flooding.

Meanwhile, there are two storms from California to the Great Lakes with heavy snow, rain and severe thunderstorms worth tracking.

The first storm on the West Coast will bring 1- 2 feet of snow to California and heavy rain to Southern California, with up to 2 inches possible.

The second storm, will move into the Plains and the Upper Midwest. Severe thunderstorms will be possible from Kansas to Minnesota, with damaging winds, hail and even a small chance for tornadoes.

Further northwest, heavy snow is expected from the Dakotas to northern Minnesota, where locally 10 inches of snow is possible.

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Patrick Schwarzenegger reveals he once worked as Paris Hilton's security guard

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ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Imagine having a Schwarzenegger on your six.  For socialite Paris Hilton, that was her reality… but for one day only.

Patrick Schwarzenegger revealed during his recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he once served as Hilton’s security guard.

Before breaking into Hollywood, the 27-year-old actor worked several jobs at the Los Angeles-based mall, known as The Grove.

“I did everything there: valet, security, property walks, lease management tours,” he described. “I have this really funny story of one time… I was a security guard for the week. Meanwhile, I have my own security guards for me because my dad was governor.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger served as California’s governor from 2003 to 2011.

While working as a security guard, the young actor reveals that a very unexpected job was tossed his way.

“So, I’m like a 15-year-old kid with an earpiece and a suit jacket and I show up for work, and they’re like, ‘Okay, you’re security for Paris Hilton today. She’s got her book tour, she’s coming to The Grove, she’s gonna be signing autographs,'” Patrick recalled. “I’m like, ‘Okay, I know Paris, but okay.'”

He said Paris got a chuckle out of it, telling host Jimmy Kimmel, “And so she gets out of the car [and] Paris has a security guard that used to work for my dad. I show up and I greet Paris and she’s like, ‘Patrick Schwarzenegger? What are you doing?’ And I’m like, ‘I’m your security guard for the day!’ And that was it!”

Calling the time he tailed Paris “a fun experience,” he’s glad to be following in his famous father’s footsteps — admitting with a grin that he thinks he’s a better actor than his old man.

Patrick’s newest film Moxie is available now on Netflix.

By Megan Stone
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Rachel Lindsay says a primetime 'Bachelor'-type "love story" for people of color would be "impactful"

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ABC/Paul Hebert(LOS ANGELES) — Bachelorette alum Rachel Lindsay is sharing her thoughts on what she’d like to see happen to the Bachelor franchise.

Prior to Chris Harrison’s apology following the backlash for his defense of contestant Rachael Kirkconnell’s past racially insensitive behavior, Lindsay told ABC Audio she’d be interested in seeing a Bachelor-type series focused on documenting diverse love.

“If you had people of color telling their stories that were on [prime time television], I do think it would be impactful,” Lindsay told ABC Audio of the idea. “I fight for diversity within the Bachelor franchise. And I do want to see a love story that puts two people of color at the end. But sometimes I wonder, ‘Are we asking for something that we just may never see?'”

While Lindsay said that it was “a knee jerk reaction” by ABC to pick Matt James as the current Bachelor, she does acknowledge that changes are being made. However, the former Bachelorette points out that there’s still important work to be done.

“And I’ve said that in order to really tell our story, to really make people of color feel comfortable, to really get it — you got to have people in the decision room who were of color,” she said. “Otherwise it’s never going to work.”

“Yes, they’ve hired a consulting firm, which is a step, but they can only suggest things,” Lindsay noted. “They aren’t the ones making the decisions at the end of the day. So until you have people who look like us making those decisions in the room, you’re not going to get that. And so maybe the only way to get that is to have a show that is on the same level.”

“But for us, by us,” she added.

By Candice Williams
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'Nomadland', 'Minari' head most diverse BAFTA nominees list ever

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L-R – McDormand, Zhao on “Nomadland’ set – © 2020 20th Century Studios(LONDON) — The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) on Tuesday revealed what represents its most diverse list of nominees ever on Tuesday, including a record number of female directors. 

The list includes Lee Isaac Chung and Chloé Zhao, up for helming the dramas Minari and Nomadland, respectively. The later, which is paving its way to Oscars season with a host of trophies, also nabbed a Best Film nod and a nomination for Frances McDormand in the Leading Actress category. Alfre Woodard is also nominated in that category for role in Clemency. 

Sound of Metal‘s Riz Ahmed and The Father‘s Anthony Hopkins are up for Best Actor, along with Chadwick Boseman, posthumously for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. 

The 2021 BAFTAs take place the weekend of April 10-11.  View the full list of nominees here.

By George Costantino
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WNBA star Candace Parker talks parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Joe Faraoni / ESPN ImagesBy SHANNON MCLELLAN, ABC News

(NEW YORK) — Over the past year dealing with the pandemic, many have had a hard time navigating fitness, mental health and parenting — and WNBA star Candace Parker is no exception.

Parker is a five-time WNBA all-star and a broadcaster for Turner Sports. Her most important role, however, is being a mother to 11-year-old Lailaa.

Like so many parents around the world, she has had to find balance for herself, her work and her child during this difficult year.

“I kind of always have been the Uber driver, the doctor, the chef, the teacher and all that stuff,” Parker said. “Now it’s just more hours.”

More hours equals more time spent together.

While Parker said she has really enjoyed getting to spend more time with her daughter, she also said it’s been important for each of them to find time for themselves.

“I know sometimes it’s hard with single parents,” Parker said. “But just finding that ‘me’ time, whether it’s waking up 30 minutes earlier or going to bed 30 minutes later, trying to carve out some time that you get to do what you want to do.”

Part of Parker’s “me” time, as a professional athlete, is finding time to work out.

For many, finding time for fitness can be difficult while trying to balance everything else during the pandemic.

“I schedule my workout like it’s in my calendar as a meeting,” Parker said. “For Zoom meetings, you show up for them because they’re in your calendar, and you know what time you’re supposed to do it. There’s really no excuse. That’s kind of my best way in trying to hold myself accountable.”

With fitness also comes healthy eating. Parker recently partnered with Sabra to promote healthy snacks, not just for herself, but for her daughter as well.

“Sabra is a part of our refrigerator because of my daughter,” Parker said. “To have something that’s accessible, that’s good — it’s something that we can agree on. I feel like that’s kind of one step in the right direction of something that she enjoys eating as well as something that I am OK with having her eat.”

Apart from prioritizing her and her daughter’s physical health, Parker said she has also focused on prioritizing their mental health throughout the pandemic.

“We have a lot of conversations, I would say just to make sure and check in sometimes and asking somebody what they need,” Parker said. “She’ll get to pick what we have for dinner or pick a book we read aloud together — making sure that we’re still able to do what we like and and what we’re passionate about.”

Passion also played a major part in Parker’s latest career decision. After 12 years with the LA Sparks, Parker signed with the Chicago Sky — in her hometown — for the 2021 season.

“I’m going to be able to take my kid back and play on the same court and the same swing set that I played on and be around people that helped me grow up,” Parker said. “I think it’s just being close to family. If anything during COVID, that’s what we’ve learned is that’s what’s important.”

When asked what advice she has for parents trying to navigate life amid the pandemic, Parker said, “I just think that there’s no blueprint for these times. You just do the best you can as a parent and then as an individual really. Check on the people that you love. We’re all just trying to do the best we can.”

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