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Girl, 17, killed and 3 other teens seriously hurt in Big Island crash
This was Hawaii island’s 24th traffic fatality this year compared with 15 at this time last year. Read more
Ferrari unveils new $3.9 million F80 supercar
The hybrid butterfly-door F80 is a highlight in Ferrari’s model roll-out strategy aimed at keeping its wealthy customers engaged, as it prepares to launch its first and so far highly secretive purely electric car at the end of next year. Read more
Harris campaign tacks as anxiety rises over Trump gains
The Democratic nominee is in a statistical dead heat in crucial states with Trump, the Republican former president, according to public and internal campaign polls cited by Democratic sources, sparking a round of finger-pointing and second-guessing from some corners. Read more
Netflix beats earnings targets with 5 million new customers
Shares of Netflix rose 3.5% to $711.98 in after-hours trading following the earnings report today. Read more
Coastal flooding expected during early-morning high tides
Peak high tides will occur daily during early morning hours, according to forecasters, who expect isolated, minor coastal flooding along low-lying coastal roadways, docks and boat ramps. Read more
Wendy Hensel selected as next University of Hawaii president
If she accepts, Hensel will take over the 10-campus system following the December retirement of current President David Lassner. Read more
Man, 34, seriously injured in rollover on Likelike Highway
EMS responded to the scene at about 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, and treated the driver. Read more
S&P 500, Nasdaq lose steam as Dow nabs closing record
Technology shares, particularly chips outperformed after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, beat earnings estimates and forecasted a jump in fourth-quarter revenue, helping to ease fears of softening demand in the sector. Read more
Biden, Harris say Hamas leader’s death can help end Gaza war
The killing of Sinwar, a mastermind of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the Gaza war, by Israeli forces in the Palestinian enclave marks a major success for Israel and a milestone in the yearlong conflict. Read more
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Trump stands by false pet-eating claim at Latino event
Trump in recent weeks has amplified a false claim that has gone viral that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were stealing residents’ pets or taking wildlife from parks for food. Read more
Georgia judge halts election rules backed by Trump supporters
Judge Thomas Cox struck down a half-dozen new rules that were described by Republicans as necessary election security measures but opposed by Democrats, who said they were aimed at impeding certification of results in a state that could be crucial in selecting the next president. Read more
Zelensky pitches ‘victory plan’ to European leaders
Addressing leaders of the European Union’s 27 member countries at a summit in Brussels, Zelenskiy also called for more military aid for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion. Read more
Global coral bleaching event expands, now largest on record
A staggering 77% of the world’s coral reef areas – from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Indian oceans – have so far been subjected to bleaching-level heat stress, according to satellite data, as climate change fuels record and near-record ocean temperatures across the world. Read more
Hamas leader and Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar killed by Israeli troops
His killing marks a huge success for Israel and a pivotal event in the year-long conflict. Read more
Missing kayaker, 17, rescued off Waikiki in overnight search
The teen had been kayaking with a group traveling from the Ala Wai Channel to Diamond Head and back when he was noticed missing on the return trip. Read more
Strong discretionary spending lifts September retail sales
Spending and the overall economy are being underpinned by solid income growth, ample savings as well as strong household balance sheets. Read more
U.S. stealth bombers strike Houthi weapons sites in Yemen
The strikes hit bunkers containing missiles and other munitions “used to target military and civilian vessels throughout the region,” U.S. Central Command said today. Read more
HPD arrests 16 for trespassing to access Haiku Stairs
HPD said in a social media post that hikers put themselves and first responders in danger when going to the closed-off area. Read more
HFD: Kapolei pallet fire Sunday was intentionally set
The HFD investigator has classified the case as incendiary, with total damage estimated at about $40,000. The fire originated from an exterior pallet storage area. Read more
City officials ID 2 visitors swept out to sea at Ke Iki Beach
The Medical Examiner’s Office said the cause and manner of death for both cases are still pending. Read more
Harris grilled on immigration in combative Fox interview
Harris was asked to defend the administration’s early decision to reverse some of Republican rival Donald Trump’s restrictive policies, and to respond to a mother who testified in Congress about the loss of her child at the hands of an illegal immigrant. Read more
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