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South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and tense election
As 72-year-old Nonki Kunene walks through the corridors of Thabisang Primary School in Soweto, South Africa, she recalls the joy she and many others felt 30 years ago when they voted for the first time. Read more
76ers All-Star center Embiid says he’s suffering from Bell’s palsy
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis he says has affected him since before the play-in tournament. Read more
Kihei man, 33, dies in vehicle crash in Kahului
This is the fourth traffic fatality on Maui this year, compared to four at the same time in 2023. Read more
Man, 44, dead after motor vehicle collision on Hawaii Island
This is the 16th traffic fatality on Hawaii Island this year, compared to eight traffic fatalities at this time in 2023. Read more
U.S. and China spar with warnings about misunderstandings and miscalculations
Both diplomats underscored the importance of keeping lines of communication open but they each lamented that divisions between their countries were increasing and becoming more serious in nature. Read more
NFL to open academy in Australia to identify and develop young prospects
The NFL will expand its international search for talent by opening an academy in rugby-mad Australia to develop promising teenagers in the Asia-Pacific region into college and pro prospects. Read more
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NFL draft gives players a chance to flaunt their style on red carpet
The NFL draft gives players a chance to flaunt their style. Read more
Police looking for Nanakuli shooting suspect
Honolulu police are looking for a 28-year-old man wanted in connection with a Tuesday night shooting in Nanakuli. Read more
Williams, Daniels, Maye make it four NFL drafts with quarterbacks going 1-3
Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades. Read more
HFD says Kailua home fire accidental, linked to robot vacuum
The Honolulu Fire Department classified the cause of a fire that broke out at a two-story Kailua home Monday as accidental. Read more
Police: Maryland athletic director used AI to frame principal with racist remarks
Authorities said the case appears to be among the first of its kind in the country and called for new laws to guard against the technology. Read more
Over 100 beached pilot whales rescued on Australian coast
Dozens of pilot whales have beached on the western Australian coast and wildlife authorities were attempting to rescue them, a state government said on Thursday. Read more
A U.S. citizen facing drug charges in Russia appears in court
“Our position is that there is, I may say, no evidence of drug sales in the materials on the case,” his lawyer Stanislav Kshevitskii told reporters. Read more
NASA astronauts arrive for Boeing’s first human spaceflight
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will serve as test pilots for Boeing’s Starliner capsule, which is making its debut with crew after years of delay. They flew from Houston into Kennedy Space Center on Thursday. Read more
Key moments from Supreme Court arguments on Trump’s immunity claims
Though the justices appeared likely to reject Trump’s absolute immunity claim, it seemed possible he could still benefit from a lengthy trial delay. Read more
Ramen in Japan proves more than just a tourist attraction
In Tokyo, long lines circle around blocks, and waiting an hour for your ramen is normal. Read more
Tiger’s son shoots 81, fails in U.S. Open bid
The 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods tied for 61st among the 74 players who finished the 6,975-yard layout at Legacy Golf & Tennis Club. Read more
Man, 78, dies at hospital after crash into Mililani tree
Police said on March 4, the man was driving westbound on Lanikuhana Avenue in Mililani when he traveled off the roadway and collided with a tree. Read more
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