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Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa suffers concussion in game with Bills
Tagovailoa collided with Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin, and his head made contact with Hamlin’s arm. Read more
Kapi‘olani nurses strike is on after contract talks fail
Hospital management has said that they will lockout any nurses who go on strike Friday. Read more
Police arrest girl, 12 for online school threat in Mililani
According to a police bulletin, the girl was identified and arrested on suspicion of first-degree terroristic threatening. The complainant was a 41-year-old woman. Read more
Hawaii AG supports warning label for social media
Although various states have already taken action to hold platforms accountable, the attorneys general say federal action is necessary because “social media platforms have demonstrated an unwillingness to fix the problem on their own.” Read more
Storm Francine slams U.S. South region with rain and wind
It was expected to weaken further and become a post-tropical cyclone later in the day, the center added. Read more
Fixed-rate mortgage falls to lowest mark since February 2023
It averaged 7.18% during the same period a year ago. Read more
Man, 30s, suffers stab wound at Nuuanu gas station
EMS responded to the scene at about 10 a.m. at the gas station at 2004 Pacific Heights Road, near the entrance to the Pali Highway. Read more
FDA authorizes hearing aid software for Apple AirPods Pro
New hearing health features will be available this fall for AirPods Pro 2 users in more than 100 countries and regions, Apple had said. Read more
Georgia judge dismisses two criminal counts against Trump
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee found that state prosecutors did not have the authority to bring those charges, which related to the alleged filing of false documents in federal court. Read more
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Police arrest Hilo teen, 15, for alleged school threats
“There were no direct threats were reported,” police said. “However, the posts prompted many parents to contact police, fearing for the safety of their children.” Read more
Trump: No more debates with Kamala Harris
“THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” the former president wrote on social media site Truth Social, after participating in a debate against President Joe Biden in June and Vice President Harris earlier this week. Read more
Malaysia expands probe into business group over child sex abuse allegations
The Selangor state Islamic religious department said it was scrutinizing the group’s religious education facilities and had asked police to hand over any teaching material seized during Wednesday’s raids on the homes to determine if any offenses were committed under Islamic laws. Read more
Alaska Airlines plane halts takeoff to dodge Southwest jet on runway
The Federal Aviation Administration said Southwest Airlines Flight 2029 — a Boeing 737-700 — had been cleared to cross the end of the same runway and the agency is investigating the incident. Read more
Bomb threat triggers evacuation in city tied to Trump rumors
The small city of 62,000 has been in the national spotlight after Republican politicians, including former president Trump, falsely claimed that immigrants were eating dogs and cats. City officials say there have been no reports of anybody eating pets. Read more
NYC police commissioner resigns after FBI seizes phone
Caban, appointed in July 2023, was the first Hispanic to hold the post in the history of the New York Police Department, the nation’s largest police force. Read more
Man, 28, in serious condition after shooting in University area
Honolulu police said the man was shot multiple times and struck with a dangerous instrument by at least two unidentified male suspects. Read more
First private spacewalk completed by billionaire and engineer
The astronauts on the Polaris Dawn mission went one at a time, each spending about 10 minutes outside the gumdrop-shaped Crew Dragon capsule on a tether. Read more
Peru’s Fujimori, divisive head of political dynasty, dies at 86
Close colleagues visited him earlier in the day, reporting that he was in a critical condition. Read more
Trump touts debate win, but advisers and donors disagree
Six Republican donors and three Trump advisers, all but one asking to remain anonymous to speak freely, also told Reuters they thought Harris had won the debate largely because Trump was unable to stay on message. Read more
4 Mountain West schools set to join what’s left of Pac-12
Hawaii plays football in the Mountain West but other sports in the Big West, and is not among the four schools leaving the football conference. Read more
State surveying Kalalau visitors in wake of norovirus outbreak
The entire Kalalau Trail and campsite will remain closed through Sept. 19 based on DOH’s recommendations, according to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. Read more
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