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Kilauea eruption intensifies along with hazards to park visitors
Volcanic hazards increased Thursday from the middle East Rift Zone eruption of Kilauea that began Sunday inside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, according to the National Park Service. Read more
2nd suspect arrested in Maui explosives case
The arrest of Jess Lee, of Kula, was the result of a “coordinated effort” between the MPD and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Read more
Bicyclist in serious condition from downtown collision
Paramedics treated the man for injuries and rushed him to a trauma hospital in serious condition. Read more
Police searching for swimmer reported missing at ‘Boiling Pots’
Police said the swimmer was last seen in waters off “Boiling Pots” Tuesday afternoon. Read more
Wainiha brushfire that started Wednesday about 60% contained
A brush fire broke out Wednesday night on a ridge above Wainiha Powerhouse Road. Read more
Macy’s to hire more than 31,500 employees for holiday season
U.S. retailers are expected to hire fewer workers this holiday season than in 2023 due to a softer labor market and tighter consumer spending heading into the crucial shopping period, according to a report earlier this week by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Read more
Dolphins dying again in Amazon lake made shallow by drought
The lake’s main channel is 6.5 feet deep and roughly 100 meters wide, and it is used by all the boat traffic, from canoes to heavy ferries, Marmontel said. Two dolphins were killed recently when boats ran into them in the shallow water. Read more
Ohtani becomes 1st player with 50 home runs, 50 stolen bases in single season
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani on Thursday became the first player in Major League Baseball history to post a 50-homer, 50-steal season. Read more
Vance says he will keep calling Haitians legally in Ohio ‘illegal’
The immigrants are mainly in the United States under a program called temporary protected status, which the executive branch can grant to people whose home countries are in crisis. Vance claimed falsely that this program was illegal. Read more
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Police seek help finding missing woman, 71, last seen in Waikiki
Police said Kaonohi suffers from medical conditions that require daily medication, and that her family and friends are concerned for her safety and well-being. Read more
Report: N.C. GOP gubernatorial candidate called himself ‘black Nazi’ on porn site
Robinson sought to undercut the report, which unearthed old comments that he had reportedly made on “Nude Africa,” a pornographic site with a message board. Read more
S&P 500 surges to record high close on euphoria over Fed rate cut
Heavyweight stocks that have enjoyed much of this year’s stock market rally made fresh gains, with Tesla surging over 7%, and Apple and Meta Platforms each up almost 4%. Read more
U.S. weekly jobless claims at 4-month low
The weekly jobless claims report from the Labor Department today, the most timely data on the economy’s health, also showed jobless rolls shrunk to levels last seen in early June. Read more
U.S. keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise
The Typhon system, which can be equipped with cruise missiles capable of striking Chinese targets, was brought in for joint exercises earlier this year, both countries said at the time, but has remained there. Read more
Shohei Ohtani closer to 50-50 mark as Dodgers sink Marlins
Ohtani stole his 49th base. He has 48 home runs this season as he attempts to become the first major leaguer to produce 50 homers and 50 steals in the same season. Read more
Hawaiian Electric shares drop after $250M stock offering plan
The company will conduct an “at-the-market offering,” selling shares at prevailing market prices rather than a predetermined rate, according to a regulatory filing. Read more
Trump, allies sue over potential non-citizen voting ahead of election
At least eight lawsuits have been filed challenging voter registration procedures in four of the seven swing states expected to decide the election contest between Trump and his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris. Read more
Man, 61, dies in 2-car collision on Farrington Highway
The crash occurred when the man, driving westbound, attempted to make a left turn onto Laaloa Street against a red arrow signal. Read more
Polls: Harris, Trump tied nationwide, tight in Pennsylvania
While the surveys found likely and registered voters gave higher marks to Democrat Harris in last week’s debate with her Republican opponent, they showed the race — particularly in the battleground state — remains close, in line with other polling. Read more
10-year-old Japanese schoolboy in China dies after stabbing
Chinese authorities said the 10-year-old boy was a Japanese national born to a Japanese father and a Chinese mother, and he had been stabbed on his way to school at about 8 a.m. (0000 GMT) on Wednesday by a 44-year-old assailant surnamed Zhong. Read more
Tupperware files for bankruptcy
Its popularity exploded in the 1950s as women of the post-war generation held “Tupperware parties” at their homes to sell the containers as they sought empowerment and independence. Read more
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