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Trump recruits Tulsi Gabbard for debate prep
Gabbard’s involvement in Trump’s debate preparation is partly because of her own performance in a 2019 Democratic presidential primary debate, when she eviscerated Harris in a memorable onstage encounter. Read more
Hawaii authorities search for escaped Waiawa facility inmate
Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials said the circumstances of how Irvin T. Agres escaped from the facility are still under investigation. Read more
As bird flu spreads, disease trackers set sights on pets
Since late March, dozens of bird flu cases have been confirmed in American cats, some of which were infected after lapping up virus-laden milk. Read more
Coastal flooding during high tides expected this weekend
The minor coastal flooding could start as early as this afternoon, forecasters said, with increased chances of flooding lasting Saturday through Monday. Read more
Police release images of suspects in Kalihi teen bus shooting
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300. Read more
Tavares dominates as Central East Maui goes to 2-0 in LLWS
Evan Tavares dominated on the mound once again and Central East Maui had a three-run third inning in a 5-0 victory over Hinsdale, Ill., today at the Little League 12-U World Series in Williamsport, Pa. Read more
Trump says civilian award ‘much better’ than Medal of Honor
Trump’s remarks follow a yearslong series of comments in which he has appeared to mock, attack or express disdain for service members who are wounded, captured or killed, even as he portrays himself as the ultimate champion of the armed forces. Read more
OpenAI blocks Iranian ChatGPT accounts for U.S. election targeting
The operation, identified as Storm-2035, used ChatGPT to generate content focused on topics such as commentary on the candidates on both sides in the U.S. elections, the conflict in Gaza and Israel’s presence at the Olympic Games and then shared it via social media accounts and websites. Read more
Wall Street wraps up best week of year as recession fears fade
All three indexes recorded their biggest weekly percentage gains in months, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posting their first weekly gain in five. Read more
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Harris pledges to tackle costs, taxes in economy-focused address
The vice president traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina, to discuss an agenda for her first 100 days in office if she wins the presidency. Read more
U.S. consumer sentiment rises in August
The University of Michigan’s preliminary reading on the overall index of consumer sentiment came in at 67.8 this month, compared to a final reading of 66.4 in July. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a preliminary reading of 66.9. Read more
Pentagon leaker Teixeira arraigned on military charges
During a brief appearance before a military judge at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts, 22-year-old Teixeira deferred entering a plea to charges that he obstructed justice and failed to obey a lawful order until closer to when his court-martial trial is scheduled to begin on March 10. Read more
Online prank targets Hawaii island Mayor Mitch Roth
As a precautionary measure, police officers have been dispatched to Roth’s home. Read more
2 teens hospitalized in serious condition after being shot in Waianae
The shootings have led Waianae lawmakers and Honolulu Police Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan to call for the community to work together and with law enforcement to help stop the gun violence. Read more
Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected youngest Thai prime minister
The 37-year-old daughter of divisive political heavyweight Thaksin Shinawatra sailed through a house vote and now faces a baptism of fire. Read more
Trump seeks to delay his sentencing until after election
In a letter to the judge that was made public Thursday, lawyers for Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, noted that his sentencing was set for Sept. 18, just weeks before Election Day. Read more
Dollar softens, yen set for weekly fall
Risk-sensitive currencies such as sterling were firm as the improved economic outlook spurred a rally in equities. Read more
EasyJet cancels flights to Portugal as cabin staff kick off three-day strike
EasyJet said it cancelled more than 200 flights to and from Portugal from Thursday as cabin crew based in the country began a three-day strike over working conditions including rotas and overtime. Read more
Tokyo braces for Typhoon Ampil as homes evacuated, flights cancelled
Japan grounded hundreds of flights and advised nearly 10,000 households to evacuate in some areas near Tokyo on Friday, as a strong typhoon caused power blackouts in the middle of a major summer holiday week. Read more
Chipotle investors see continued growth, steady leadership after CEO Niccol departs
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s future may not be as bumpy as some shareholders fear upon the departure of CEO Brian Niccol, investors said. The burrito chain lost almost $6 billion in stock market value on Tuesday after it announced that Niccol will depart at the end of this month to become CEO of Starbucks. Read more
Report: Indianapolis to host 2025 WNBA All-Star Game
Indianapolis, home to the league’s biggest draw in the Indiana Fever, will host the WNBA All-Star Game for the first time in 2025, ESPN reported Wednesday. Read more
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