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HART postpones discussion of CEO’s future
Publicly, HART received unanimous testimony in support of Kahikina in written and live testimony, including from contractors and employees. Read more
High surf advisory in effect for south shores of all Hawaiian islands
A stronger-than-expected south swell is forecast to bring surf of 7 to 10 feet to south shores throughout the state, according to the National Weather Service. Read more
Sandy Hook families agree to Alex Jones’ bankruptcy liquidation
Chris Mattei, an attorney for the Sandy Hook families, said today that Jones’ pivot to a Chapter 7 liquidation was a moment of “meaningful accountability.” Read more
FCC wants change of court hearing challenges to net neutrality rules
Net neutrality rules require internet service providers (ISPs) to treat internet data and users equally rather than restricting access, slowing speeds or blocking content for certain users. Read more
Court allows Yelp to sue for review suppression promises
Suspect sought in downtown Honolulu hit-and-run
The incident occurred at about 5:15 p.m. at the intersection of South Beretania and Fort streets. Read more
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463K Kia SUV owners advised to park outside pending recall fix
Kia said it has reports of one underseat fire and six reports of the seat motor melting — including some with smoke in the compartment or complaints of burning smells — but no crashes or injuries. Read more
U.S. job gains surge past expectations, wage growth quickens
The unexpectedly strong report made plain that while the labor market has softened around the edges in recent months, its still-solid performance is set to underpin economic growth. Read more
Pat Sajak doing community theater in Hawaii after ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Sajak is set to star in “Prescription: Murder” at the Hawaii Theatre, scheduled to run from July 31 to Aug.10, 2025. Read more
Sea urchin pandemic spreads beyond Red Sea, endangering coral reefs
The particular species of sea urchin affected is a well-known protector of coral reefs and the deaths put the already fragile reef ecosystem in even more peril. Read more
Hunter Biden’s daughter testifies at his criminal gun trial
Naomi Biden, 30, told the jury about seeing her father in California in the weeks leading up to his gun purchase, describing his treatment for addiction and his sobriety. Read more
Clarence Thomas acknowledges 2019 trips paid by Harlan Crow
The trips, taken in 2019, were earlier revealed by ProPublica, but it is the first time Thomas has included them on his financial disclosures. Read more
Costco’s Japan wages provide pathway to firing up nation’s low pay
A meaningful and sustainable rise in wages is a key goal for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Read more
GameStop slumps as ‘Roaring Kitty’ kicks off livestream
In 2021, Gill’s championing of GameStop helped its shares rally by as much as 1,600% before they tumbled. Read more
Swiatek overwhelms Gauff to reach third straight French Open final
Defending champion Iga Swiatek took a big step towards a third successive French Open title by dismantling teary American third seed Coco Gauff 6-2 6-4 in the semi-final today to match her longest winning streak on clay. Read more
Man charged with abuse of woman in front of child
The man, who is in custody pending investigation, had his bail set at $2,000 Read more
China’s exports rise solidly, but slower imports temper outlook
China’s exports grew more quickly and for a second month in May, suggesting factory owners are managing to find buyers overseas and providing some relief to the economy as it battles to mount a durable recovery. Read more
Two more charged in gambling scheme that ended Porter’s career
Two additional defendants have been criminally charged in New York over a gambling scheme that led the National Basketball Association to ban former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life. Read more
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