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Biden tells governors he needs more sleep, less work at night
The president told the governors, some of whom were at the White House while others participated virtually, that he was staying in the race. Read more
Britain’s Labour Party set to sweep into power with huge majority
Center-left Labour was on course to capture 410 of the 650 seats in parliament, an astonishing reversal of fortunes from five years ago when it suffered its worst performance since 1935. Read more
Hacker stole OpenAI secrets, raising fears that China could, too
Chinese companies are building systems of their own that are nearly as powerful as the leading U.S. systems. Read more
Honolulu police seek driver in hit-and-run crash in Waianae
The moped rider was thrown onto the roadway and suffered serious injuries. Read more
Honolulu firefighters rescue injured hiker from Koko Crater Trail
HFD encourages hikers to “assess your fitness level and hiking capabilities.” Read more
Israel sends delegation to negotiate hostage release deal with Hamas
A source in the Israeli negotiating team said there was a real chance of achieving agreement after Hamas made a revised proposal on the terms of a deal. Read more
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Hurricane Beryl targets Mexico after slamming Caribbean islands
Beryl was expected to remain a dangerous hurricane as it passed just south of the Caymans, where forecasters said the storm surge could raise water levels by up to four feet. Read more
Robert Towne, Oscar-winning screenwriter of ‘Chinatown,’ dies
He was nominated for best-screenplay Oscars three years in a row; his “Chinatown” win, in 1974, came between nominations for “The Last Detail” and “Shampoo.” Read more
Department of Law Enforcement releases new app to report illegal fireworks
The Department of Law Enforcement announced today a new app that allows the public to report the use of illegal fireworks, along with two other methods of reporting to the Illegal Fireworks Task Force. Read more
West Bank occupation sparks violence at Los Angeles synagogue
On June 23, pro-Palestinian demonstrators, protesting against a real estate promotional event in which at least one company was offering properties for sale in the occupied West Bank, clashed with pro-Israel counterprotesters Read more
Saks owner acquires Neiman Marcus, creating a luxury retail giant
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue has agreed to acquire Neiman Marcus in a $2.65 billion deal, creating a high-end department store behemoth. Read more
How to handle crowded airports and roads this Fourth of July
Whether they’re driving or flying, people traveling for the upcoming holiday weekend are expected to break records in what is already one of the busiest years yet for travel. Read more
Southwest Airlines adopts ‘poison pill’ plan after pressure from investor Elliott
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines adopted a “poison pill” provision for shareholders to stop activist investor Elliott Investment Management from wresting more influence over the company and undermining management plans to guide the carrier through recent turmoil. Read more
Alaska Airlines flight attendants set for 32% raise in contract deal
Alaska Airlines’ flight attendants are set for an average pay increase of 32% as part of a new three-year tentative labor agreement with the airline, a union representing the employees said. Read more
High costs, safety worries hurt Paris Games bookings
Spiralling travel and accommodation costs, French political tumult and security concerns are discouraging many sports fans and visitors from attending the Paris Olympic Games this summer. Read more
Taiwan says China seizes fishing boat near its coast
Chinese officials boarded and then seized a Taiwanese fishing boat operating near China’s coast close to a Taiwan-controlled island late Tuesday and took it to a Chinese port, Taiwan’s coast guard said, in a further escalation of tensions. Read more
After island loses its only hospital, Grenada scrambles for an alternative
Officials in Grenada were scrambling today to set up a field hospital after Hurricane Beryl ravaged nearly all the buildings on the nation’s island of Carriacou, including its lone hospital. Read more
Trump keeps low profile while Biden faces furor over candidacy
Trump’s relative self-restraint has given Republican strategists hope that he’ll be able to avoid pitfalls of his own making through the campaign’s final four months. Read more
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