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WADA did not mishandle Chinese doping case, says investigator
The World Anti-Doping Agency did not mishandle or show favouritism in the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for banned substances and were cleared to compete in the Tokyo Olympics, an independent investigation said today. Read more
VP Harris defends Joe Biden in Las Vegas campaign stop
Vice President Kamala Harris rallied support for President Joe Biden on Tuesday in an appearance before a gathering of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities in Las Vegas, as more eyes focus on her as a possible nominee to replace Biden on the Democratic ticket. Read more
U.S. safety board studies Southwest airplane damage that happened before roll
The National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday it is seeking to determine when structural damage occurred to the rudder system on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX that rolled in May. Read more
North Korea-Russia arms trade a global threat, says South Korea President Yoon
North Korea’s arms trade with Russia is a threat to global peace, and strength and alliances among liberal democracies are critical in safeguarding freedom from “reckless elements”, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said today. Read more
Taiwan: Chinese carrier passes close to Philippines for Pacific drills
Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, keeps a close watch on Chinese movements given the daily military activity around the island. Read more
Trump steps up attacks on Harris, stays silent on running mate pick
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump ratcheted up his attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally near Miami today, trying to discredit her as the Democratic Party tussles over whether President Joe Biden should remain in the race. Read more
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H-3 Kaneohe-bound Harano Tunnel to close overnight
Both lanes will be closed overnight after evening peak travel. Read more
Oil companies try to restore Texas operations after storm Beryl
Beryl’s impact on oil and gas production was expected to be limited. The storm made landfall on Monday near the coastal town of Matagorda. Energy firms shut operations ahead of its arrival and Texas’ largest ports and navigation channels closed. Read more
Ukraine will stop Putin, Biden tells NATO in forceful speech
Biden, 81, has endured 12 days of withering questions about his fitness for office as some of his fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill and campaign donors fear that he will lose the Nov. 5 election after a halting debate performance on June 27. Read more
Adidas set to benefit as Nike struggles
Nike forecast a surprise drop in annual sales at the end of June, adding to investor worries about the sportswear giant falling behind established peers and newer rivals alike. Read more
Meta expands hate speech policy to remove more posts targeting ‘Zionists’
The Facebook and Instagram parent said in a blog post it would remove content “attacking ‘Zionists’ when it is not explicitly about the political movement” and uses antisemitic stereotypes or threatens harm through intimidation or violence directed against Jews or Israelis. Read more
Navy sailor tried to access Biden’s health records
In a statement, the Navy said that in February it was notified that a sailor had tried to search “Joe Biden” in the military’s electronic health records system. Read more
Maui brushfire contained after burning 100 acres
The fire broke out at about 12:20 p.m. Monday near the Pulehu and Omaopio Roads junction. Read more
Green won’t fill Senate vacancy until after primary election
Sen. Maile Shimabukuro resigned from her District 22 seat at the end of the 2024 session, saying she wanted to spend more time with family and friends. Read more
Man arrested at Hilo airport after grenades found in carry-on bag
Police said they were called to the airport at about 5:44 a.m. by Transportation Security Administration agents after the grenades were detected during routine X-ray screening. Read more
DLNR searching for boat after anchor damaged corals at Kewalo
Biologists determined the damage was recent due to the fresh, white coloration of the coral skeleton exposed from impact. Read more
Metal thieves are stripping America’s cities
Thieves have been stripping copper wire out of thousands of streetlights and selling it to scrap metal recyclers for cash. Read more
Shark warning signs posted at Kauai’s Hanalei Bay
Ocean Safety Bureau officials said this morning, they received a report of a possible 10-foot tiger shark sighted about 250 feet west of the Pavilion lifeguard tower. Read more
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