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Airbus faces pressure over supplies from Spirit Aero, sources say
Airbus is facing concerns over supplies of key structural parts for its largest and smallest jets from Spirit AeroSystems, part of a cascade of supply chain problems challenging growth in deliveries, several industry sources said. Read more
Japan’s SV.League has global ambitions in new season
Volleyball regularly features in lists of the world’s top five most popular sports and a rebranded Japanese league is launching its new season later on Friday with the aim of translating that popularity into a global profile. Read more
Residents faced terrifying moments as tornadoes hit Palm Beach County
Kathryn Tapper was worried about the havoc Hurricane Milton could bring to her home in Naples, so she drove to a friend’s house in Wellington to try to find safe shelter. Read more
Behind Gerrit Cole, Yankees eliminate Royals
Gerrit Cole pitched seven effective innings and Gleyber Torres, Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton each supplied key hits tonight to lead the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory against the Kansas City Royals in a decisive Game 4 of the American League Division Series. Read more
Yamamoto to be ‘part’ of Dodgers’ Game 5 plan, but bullpen will have key role
Exactly 25 hours before the biggest game of his team’s season, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was only sure of one thing about his pitching plans for Game 5 in the National League Division Series on Friday night. Read more
Guardians eke out win over Tigers, force Game 5
With Cleveland’s season on the line, David Fry came off the bench and gave the Guardians an offensive jolt today in Game 4 of the American League Division Series. Read more
Man, 47, seriously injured after losing control of e-bike and crashing
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services administered advanced life support to the man, who was wearing a helmet. Read more
Lynx rally for wild OT win over Liberty in Finals opener
For Breanna Stewart, there’s one silver lining to her New York Liberty blowing an 18-point lead in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Read more
DLNR reports nene killed in early hit-and-run at Hilo park
Nene Opens in a new tab, or Branta sandvicensis, are federally listed as threatened, and considered endangered in the state. Read more
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EPA fines company for unregistered disinfectants sold at Daiso
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today says it has fined HouseMart $314,747 for the illegal import and distribution of unregistered pesticides plus two misbranded pesticide devices at Daiso stores across Hawaii. Read more
Obama rallies young voters for Harris in Pennsylvania
Obama has been a vocal supporter of Harris since she ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket after President Joe Biden stepped aside in July following a poor debate performance against Republican former President Donald Trump. Read more
Government releases 2025 quality ratings for Medicare plans
Sixty-two percent of people currently enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans that cover prescription drugs are covered by plans rated four or more stars, the Medicare agency said in its release, down from 74% last year. Read more
78-acre wildfire at Hawai‘i Volcanoes continues to burn
In effect since Tuesday, the areas remain closed to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, due to ongoing efforts to suppress the fire. Read more
California confirms fourth human case of bird flu
Nationwide, 18 people this year have tested positive for the virus, which has been confirmed in dairy herds in 14 states. All but one of the people were known to be exposed to sick cattle or poultry. Read more
State launches gun tip line to gather reports of illegal firearms
“The Gun Tip Line offers another way the public can assist law enforcement in protecting our neighborhoods,” said DLE Director Jordan Lowe, in a statement. Read more
Wall Street ends slightly lower after economic data
After the economic data, traders were pricing in a roughly 80% probability that the Federal Reserve will cut rates by 25 basis points at its meeting in November and a roughly 20% chance it would leave rates unchanged, according to CME’s FedWatch. Read more
Dollar slips against yen after data shows labor market weakness
The dollar index, which measures the currency against six key rivals including the yen, the pound sterling and euro, was up slightly by 0.07% to 102.96 in choppy trading after hitting its highest since August 15. Read more
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial set for May 2025
Combs, 54, pleaded not guilty on Sept. 17 to a three-count indictment charging him with using his business empire to transport women and male sex workers across state lines to take part in recorded sexual performances called “Freak Offs.” Read more
Israeli airstrike kills 28 people sheltering in Gaza school
The strike, in which many more were wounded, occurred in the city of Deir Al-Balah where a million people have taken shelter after fleeing fighting elsewhere after more than a year of war. Read more
Abu Dhabi wave pool added to surfing’s 2025 world tour
The tour will again start at Hawaii’s dangerous Banzai Pipeline in late January, before heading to the Surf Abu Dhabi wave pool in the United Arab Emirates for the first time. Read more
Social security benefits to rise 2.5 percent in 2025
The cost-of-living adjustment, also known as COLA, is tied to inflation moves. The rate for 2024 was 3.2%, reflecting higher inflation at the time. Read more
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