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Police ID pedestrian who died after being struck in Kahului
The driver of the van, a 54-year-old woman from Kihei, and her passenger, a 13-year-old teen, were not injured in the collision. Read more
Red Lobster Waikiki reopened after fixing sewage backup
DOH said during a routine inspection, an inspector saw sewage backup between the kitchen entrance and dining area. Read more
Another tourist dead in Greece, others missing as heat toll rises
Temperatures soared above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) earlier this month, just as the holiday season began across Greece’s remote beaches, ancient sites and mountain trails. Read more
Man critically injured in multi-vehicle H-1 crash near Kaonohi overpass
EMS responded to the scene at about 11 a.m. on the H-1 freeway heading eastbound, near the Kaonohi Street overpass. Read more
U.S. says 2 universities fell short in addressing antisemitic hate
The department also reached resolutions with both universities over complaints of such incidents. Read more
Tongan kitefoiler dies in diving accident before Olympic debut
The 18-year-old died on Saturday near Ha’apai. His body was found by other divers and attempts to resuscitate him failed, the newspaper reported. Read more
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GameStop shares tumble after CEO says store network will shrink
GameStop shares were down 11.6% at $25.38 on Monday afternoon after the annual general shareholder meeting, which lasted about 20 minutes. Read more
SEC sues over alleged bogus bailout of Virgin Orbit
The SEC said Matthew Brown falsely portrayed himself, including on CNBC, as an experienced venture capitalist with investments in “over 13 space companies” when he made a bogus offer to buy Virgin Orbit stock on March 19, 2023, as the company teetered near bankruptcy. Read more
HPD investigates altercation after 5 injured in Ala Moana area
An “altercation occurred in the Ala Moana Area between several people,” according to an HPD description of the incident. Read more
Excessive heat forecast for central, northeast U.S.
The heat wave comes as the nation prepares to observe Wednesday’s Juneteenth holiday, which commemorates the end of U.S. slavery in 1865. Read more
Man, 26, dies after alleged Makaha carjacking attempt
This was Oahu’s 15th traffic fatality in 2024, compared with 27 at the same time last year. Read more
Putin to visit North Korea for first time in 24 years
Putin’s foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov said Russia and North Korea may sign a partnership agreement during the visit that would include security issues. Read more
China and Philippines quarrel over South China Sea collision
U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson condemned China’s “aggressive, dangerous” maneuvers in a post on X, saying the collision had “caused bodily injury.” Read more
Apple to discontinue ‘buy now, pay later’ service in U.S.
Users will be able to access installment loans offered through credit, debit cards and lenders when checking out with Apple Pay, starting later this year, the company said in a statement. Read more
Alewa Drive utility work completed
Hawaiian Electric says the emergency utility work has been completed, and power has been restored to all customers. Read more
New $50M Biden ad campaign targets Trump felony convictions
The move, one of the largest advertising spends of the campaign so far, marks a notable shift in Biden’s approach to Trump’s conviction. Read more
James Kent, chef who was building a restaurant empire, dies at 45
His death was announced by Saga Hospitality Group, the holding company of his two restaurants, Crown Shy and Saga, and his cocktail bar, Overstory. Read more
U.S. Treasury, IRS to close $50 billion tax loophole on partnerships
The Treasury said the IRS would no longer allow partnerships to shift tax liabilities to related parties or different legal entities in order to maximize tax deductions and minimize liability. Read more
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