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Hamas releases hostage video of two slain Israeli captives
The video released Wednesday included footage of Carmel Gat, 40, and Alexander Lobanov, 32. Hamas had released videos of two other hostages, on Monday and another on Tuesday. Read more
Japan’s Seven & i rejects Couche-Tard’s $38.5 billion takeover offer
Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings said on Friday it had turned down Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard’s $38.5 billion cash bid, rejecting an offer that would be the largest-ever foreign buyout of a Japanese company. Read more
Chiefs hold off Ravens in thrilling season opener
Kansas City rookie first-round pick Xavier Worthy caught a 35-yard touchdown pass and ran for a 21-yard score as the Chiefs began their quest for a third straight Super Bowl title with a thrilling 27-20 win over the visiting Baltimore Orioles in the NFL’s regular-season opener tonight. Read more
Deadly Super Typhoon Yagi takes aim at southern China
Powerful gales and heavy rain from the deadly Super Typhoon Yagi drenched southern China on Friday, with schools shut for a second day and flights cancelled as Asia’s strongest storm this year headed for landfall along the coast of Hainan province. Read more
Japan PM Kishida seeks to solidify South Korea ties on farewell visit
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived for a whirlwind visit to South Korea on Friday, seeking to seal a newfound partnership between the neighbours which will be tested by imminent changes of leaders in Tokyo and Washington. Read more
Judge puts $2.78B NCAA settlement on hold
The proposed $2.78 billion settlement of the House v. NCAA antitrust case is on hold after U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken expressed reservations about the terms today in Oakland. Read more
Pegula fights back to earn her Sabalenka date in U.S. Open final
The cheers of home fans cheers echoed through Arthur Ashe Stadium today as Jessica Pegula staged an astonishing comeback to beat Karolina Muchova 1-6 6-4 6-2 and set up a meeting with Aryna Sabalenka in her first Grand Slam final. Read more
Talks between nurses’ union, Kapi‘olani resume, but no deal reached
Hawaii Nurses Association President Rosalee Agas-Yuu said today that there were some “really good conversations” and they are trying to schedule another session in upcoming days. Read more
Former Rainbow Wahine Amy Atwell signs with WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury
Former Rainbow Wahine basketball player Amy Atwell signed a seven-day contract with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury today. Read more
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Sick campers at Kalalau on Kauai confirmed to have norovirus
The Hawaii Department of Health today said laboratory results confirmed norovirus to be the cause of multiple illnesses reported by campers at Kalalau Valley on Kauai. Read more
Zelensky overhauls cabinet with slew of new ministers
Though foreign policy is unlikely to change much with Zelensky playing the leading role in wartime foreign affairs, the shuffle comes at a delicate diplomatic moment as Kyiv is pressing allies for more help and seeking to win over the global south. Read more
Trump plans Musk-led efficiency push if re-elected
Trump did not detail how such a commission would operate, besides saying it would develop a plan to eliminate “fraud and improper payments” within six months of being formed. Read more
Hawaii Health Department recommends updated COVID, flu, RSV vaccines
DOH recommends the 2024-2025 flu and COVID-19 vaccines for all persons 6 months of age and older, and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) shot for newborns and infants, pregnant persons, adults over 75 and those ages 60 to 74 with certain chronic medical conditions. Read more
OpenAI hits more than 1 million paid business users
The figure is an increase from the 600,000 users it had in April, indicating that CEO Sam Altman’s push to get enterprises to adopt ChatGPT for corporate use is paying off. Read more
Pedestrian, 66, injured by trolley in Keeaumoku area
EMS responded to the scene at the corner of Rycroft and Keeaumoku streets at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Read more
Police, Humane Society seize ‘dangerous dogs’ on Oahu bike path
All seven animals were taken by HHS, according to police. Read more
U.S. probes airlines’ frequent flyer programs for unfair practices
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent letters to American, Delta, Southwest and United Airlines, ordering them to provide records and submit reports answering detailed questions on their rewards programs. Read more
First-degree arson cases opened in 2 Kapolei fires
Police have opened first-degree arson cases in two of three Kapolei fires early this morning. Read more
Georgia investigators search for answers after school shooting
The student, identified as 14-year-old Colt Gray, opened fire on Wednesday at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, killing two students and two teachers and wounding nine, law enforcement officials said. Read more
California turns to police in homeless crisis
With soaring rents and an acute housing shortage, California has an estimated 180,000 homeless people even though it has spent more than $20 billion on housing and homelessness programs since the 2018-19 fiscal year. Read more
Judge says Trump’s campaign ‘not relevant’ to his 2020 case
At an hourlong hearing, Judge Tanya Chutkan said the November election was simply “not relevant” to the timing of how Trump’s case should unfold. Read more
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