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Floyd Mayweather pays for 70 families to flee Maui after wildfires

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has forked out on flights, hotels, food and clothes for almost 70 families to flee Maui after wildfires ripped through the Hawaiian island this week. Maui has been left in ruins after brushfires fueled by high winds from a nearby hurricane broke out on Tuesday and rapidly engulfed the seaside town of Lahaina. Flames moved so quickly that many were caught off-guard, trapped in the streets or forced to jump into the ocean in a desperate bid to escape, with authorities confirming at least 55 people...

Oprah Winfrey and Floyd Mayweather help Hawaii wildfire victims

An 'overwhelmed' Oprah Winfrey was left speechless while being asked about the Hawaii wildfire disaster as she handed out supplies to survivors at a rescue center. The talk show host, 69, donated pillows, nappies and shampoo bottles to people sheltering at the War Memorial Stadium in Maui after asking victims what they needed. Winfrey, 69, has been living on Maui part-time for more than 15 years and owns more than 2,000 acres on the island with three different properties on the island. 'It's overwhelming... but I'm really pleased to have...