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Qantas announces $271M share buyback plan despite annual profit dip
Qantas Airways announced an additional share buyback plan of up to A$400 million ($271.36 million) on Thursday, even as the Australian flag carrier reported a 16% decline in annual profit due to rising fuel costs and fare normalisation. Read more
Police arrest suspect in Waikiki robbery
Police are seeking immediate charges after arresting a 26-year-old man at 6 p.m. today for an Aug. 19 Waikiki robbery. Read more
No. 3 Oregon begins Dillon Gabriel era vs. Idaho
A new era dawns for No. 3 Oregon in 2024, as it begins its first season in the Big Ten Conference having departed the Pac-12 with Washington, UCLA and Southern California. Read more
U.S. travelers set to end summer on a high note with record Labor Day air travel
U.S. airlines and airports are gearing up for the busiest Labor Day weekend, as a record number of travelers pack their bags and prepare to jet off to squeeze one last summer trip before the season ends. Read more
Air New Zealand warns of tough year ahead after profit drop, shares fall
Air New Zealand reported a 61% drop in annual profit on Thursday and warned of potential impacts from sticky inflation, intense competition and engine-related maintenance issues in the first half of next financial year, sending its shares lower. Read more
California students return to college amid tighter security over protests
When Lawrence Sung returned to USC this week, he encountered a campus starkly different from that one he’s come to know over the last three years. Read more
A complete guide to what’s on and stars to watch out for at Paris Paralympics
Did you feel bereft when the Olympics ended? Fear not, because the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympics is today (Wednesday), marking the beginning of 11 days of sporting action, concluding with the closing ceremony at the Stade de France on Sunday, September 8. Read more
Deadly typhoon Gaemi made worse by climate change, scientists say
A devastating typhoon that tore through the Philippines, Taiwan and China last month, destroying infrastructure and leaving more than 100 people dead, was made significantly worse by human-induced climate change, scientists said in a report on Thursday. Read more
NBC’s Paris Paralympics plan includes return of ‘Gold Zone’
If you want an example of the growth of the Paralympics as a media property, look no further than this: Read more
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Body of missing diver found near Makapuu
The body of a missing diver was found at about 5:40 p.m. today on Oahu’s east side. Read more
Small plane makes emergency landing near Upolu Airport
The crash occurred shortly before 11 a.m. today just south of Upolu Point runway, according to the fire department’s press release. Read more
Man wanted on reckless endangering and firearm charge surrenders to Honolulu police
A 21-year-old man, who was on probation and was wanted on a $500,000 warrant of arrest for first-degree reckless endangering and a firearm charge, surrendered at about 4 p.m. today at police headquarters. Read more
Kauai police suspends search for missing snorkeler
Kauai County officials suspended a three-day multiagency search Tuesday evening for a missing man in waters off Nukolii Beach in Wailua. Read more
Nvidia’s forecast dampens AI enthusiasm in other tech stocks
Nasdaq futures fell about 1% following Nvidia’s quarterly earnings report, suggesting traders expect tech stocks to lose ground on Thursday. Read more
Harris and Walz start Georgia bus tour as Democrats’ hopes rise
The duo arrived to cheers in the band room at Liberty County High School, where students were seated with their instruments and with members of the football team and cheerleaders also present. Read more
HP grows revenue driven by PC market recovery, AI demand
The turnaround was primarily driven by a recovery in the personal computer market, bolstered by demand for artificial intelligence-capable systems. Read more
U.N. food agency suspends movement in Gaza after car fired on
The United Nations World Food Program temporarily suspended the movement of its employees across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, saying at least 10 bullets struck one of its clearly marked vehicles as it approached an Israeli military checkpoint. Read more
Joyful ceremony kickstarts Paris 2024 Paralympics
The event on the Champs Elysees and the Place de la Concorde was the first Paralympics curtain-raiser to be held outside a stadium. Read more
Reports: South Korea battery maker CEO arrested over deadly fire
Park Soon-kwan, the CEO of Aricell, which is majority owned by S-Connect, apologised after the fire but said at the time the company had followed all required safety precautions and training for staff. Read more
Telegram founder charged with wide range of crimes in France
His indictment was a rare move by legal authorities to hold a top technology executive personally liable for the behavior of users on a major messaging platform, escalating the debate over the role of tech companies in online speech, privacy and security and the limits of their responsibility. Read more
Surfer, 32, hospitalized after injuries at China Walls
EMS responded to the area just before 5 p.m. Tuesday after a 911 call. Read more
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