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Brazilian Congress creates committee on Voepass crash investigation
Brazil’s lower house of Congress on Tuesday created a committee to monitor investigations into an aircraft crash in Sao Paulo state earlier this month, in which all 62 passengers and crew were killed. Read more
Hawaiian Electric completes nearly all power restoration to customers impacted by Hone
Hawaiian Electric has completed power restoration to all remaining customers impacted by Hurricane Hone, with the exception of those who must repair damage to their property before service can safely be restored. Read more
South Korea to ask Telegram, other social media firms to help tackle digital sex crimes
South Korean authorities said on Wednesday they plan to ask Telegram and other social media platforms to more actively help with the deletion and blocking of sexually explicit deepfake content, part of measures aimed at tackling the growing problem. Read more
Heat stroke risk won’t stop Japan’s aging farmers as temperatures soar
The record high temperatures and sweltering weather that suffocated Japan this summer did not stop 77-year-old farmer Yasuyuki Kurosawa from tending his crops. Read more
Paralympics tickets popular with Parisians who snubbed the Olympics
Parisians are the main buyers of tickets for the Paralympic Games, organisers said, rushing to grab a second opportunity to see competitions in some of the Games’ spectacular venues, after many chose to snub the Olympics or missed out on tickets. Read more
Paris 2024 will be turning point for Paralympics, says IPC president
The Paris Games will represent a turning point for the Paralympic movement, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons told Reuters on the eve of the opening ceremony. Read more
Paralympian turned future astronaut hails the power of the Games
British Paralympian John McFall will be taking a stand for sports and space this week after becoming the first person with a physical disability to be effectively cleared for future missions by the European Space Agency. Read more
U.S. agency to probe deaths of two workers at Delta maintenance shop
The U.S. workplace safety agency said it is opening an investigation after two workers were killed and one injured at a Delta Air Lines airline maintenance shop at the Atlanta airport on Tuesday. Read more
Army: Husband charged in case of missing pregnant woman
Pvt. 1st Class Dewayne Arthur Johnson II is in military custody awaiting a preliminary hearing, which is held before charges can be referred for trial by general court-martial pursuant to Article 32 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Read more
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Shark advisory posted for ‘Waikiki Walls’ by Kapahulu Groin
Honolulu officials have issued a shark advisory for “Waikiki Walls” after a non-aggressive, 5- to 6-foot shark was observed in the area. Read more
Osaka dons tutu ‘super suit’ in triumphant U.S. Open return
“I think for me when I put on the outfit it’s almost like a super suit, so I try to channel that,” the former world number one said. Read more
Weight-loss drug Zepbound offered for as low as $399 a month
Zepbound is typically sold in auto-injector pens, but with easier-to-manufacture and fill vials Lilly will be able to get the drug to patients more quickly. Read more
Man indicted for allegedly shooting boy, 16, riding TheBus
Honolulu police continue to look for the getaway driver who allegedly helped him flee the scene of the shooting. Read more
North Korea’s Kim attends test-firing of rocket launcher
The system “proved its superiority in mobility and strike concentration” during the inspection testing, state news agency KCNA said. Read more
Kauai police ID man found unresponsive at Kalihiwai Beach
At about 1 p.m. last Wednesday, medics responded to a call for an unresponsive man at Kalihiwai Beach. Read more
Harris campaign rejects Trump claim on agreement over hot mics for debate
The Harris campaign did not immediately return a request for confirmation about the ABC-hosted debate. Read more
Walmart unveils new marketplace seller services for holiday boost
Walmart’s marketplace business has become an important revenue stream as it seeks to close the gap in handling third-party sales with Amazon. Read more
Typhoon Shanshan approaches Japan, bringing heavy rain, winds
The powerful storm had sustained wind gusts of up to 120 mph early today, equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane, according to the U.S. Navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Read more
Early-morning house fire in Kaimuki injures 1 firefighter
Honolulu Fire Department officials said they received a 911 call at 4:38 a.m. for the fire on the 3300 block of Sierra Drive. Read more
Trump faces revised indictment in election subversion case
U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team obtained the superseding indictment in the Washington case, though it was highly unlikely to proceed to trial ahead of the Nov. 5 election when the Republican Trump faces Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Read more
Pat Mahomes sentenced to probation in DWI case
The agreement includes one year of “intense supervision,” and should he live up to the terms of probation, he will not serve prison time. Read more
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