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Qantas says it is not opposed to Qatar stake in Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways is not opposed to Qatar Airways’ proposal to take a 25% stake in Australia’s No. 2 carrier Virgin Australia, Qantas’ chair and CEO said on Friday, adding its investment plan meant it was well-placed to compete. Read more
Biden administration launches broad inquiry into air travel competition market
The U.S. Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the Transportation Department said today they are launching a broad public inquiry into the state of competition in air travel. Read more
Liberty takes ride up Canyon of Heroes as New York celebrates with WNBA champs
Manhattan’s fabled Canyon of Heroes once again hosted a group of New York champions. Read more
Dodgers rule out pitching Shohei Ohtani in World Series
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani will remain a one-way star in the World Series. Read more
Yankees, Dodgers have something to prove in star-studded Series
A World Series from Major League Baseball’s wildest dreams is set to begin Friday when the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers take the field for Game 1. Read more
Dolphins excited at prospect of Tagovailoa returning vs. Cards
The Miami Dolphins own the least productive offense in the NFL, but they feel one player could make a big difference. Read more
Mariota expected to start for Commanders if QB Daniels unavailable
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is recovering from a rib injury, was not spotted at practice on Thursday in the portion open to media. Read more
Police looking for suspect in Kalihi shooting
HPD is looking for whoever fired at least three shots at the car as it drove near Mayor Wright Homes. Read more
Evacuation notice lifted for residents on Piihana Road in Wailuku
The evacuation notice for residents on Piihana Road in Wailuku has been been lifted as of 5 p.m. today. Read more
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Microsoft CEO Nadella’s 2024 pay rose 63% to $79 million
Stock awards for Nadella, who earned $48.5 million in 2023, climbed to about $71 million from $39 million a year earlier. Read more
Fast-food chains hold the onions after McDonald’s E. coli outbreak
Restaurant Brands International, parent of McDonald’s rival Burger King, and Yum Brands said they were removing fresh onions from menu items. Read more
Unionized Maui Memorial health care workers to hold 3-day strike
The union representing them — United Nurses and Health Care Employees of Hawaii — announced today that the strike will begin at 7 a.m. on Nov. 4 and end at 7 a.m. on Nov. 7. Read more
New sentence sought for Menendez brothers in parents’ murder
The recommendation raises the possibility that the brothers will be released on parole. Read more
Passenger dies after crash on Diamond Head Road
The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s office informed HPD that the woman who had been a passenger in one of the cars had succumbed to her injuries. Read more
E-scooter rider, 50, seriously injured in collision with bus
EMS responded to the scene along the 1800 block of Ala Moana Boulevard at about 5:12 p.m. Wednesday. Read more
High surf advisory in effect for all east shores
Forecasters say a moderate to large, medium-period, north-northeast swell will produce advisory-level surf that is expected to peak early Friday, then decline over the weekend. Read more
Euro, yen climb as dollar rally takes a breather
The greenback has climbed in 16 of the past 18 sessions, on pace for its fourth straight week of gains, as a run of positive economic data has quieted expectations about the size and speed of the Fed’s rate cuts, which has also lifted U.S. Treasury yields. Read more
L.A. Times editor quits after owner blocks Harris endorsement
In an interview with The Columbia Journalism Review, Mariel Garza, who held the title editorials editor, said she had quit because “I want to make it clear that I am not OK with us being silent. In dangerous times, honest people need to stand up. This is how I’m standing up.” Read more
Ukraine intelligence: North Korean units already in Kursk
Putin did not deny that North Korean troops were currently in Russia. Read more
Police arrest man who allegedly hit bicyclist in Waimanalo
Honolulu police arrested a 52-year-old man who allegedly tried to kill a 27-year-old e-bike rider by ramming him with a car at about 11:40 p.m. last night at Sherwood Forest Park in Waimanalo. Read more
30-year fixed-rate mortgage rises for 4th straight week
Mortgage rates initially fell in September, dropping to more than a 1-1/2-year low by the end of the month as the Fed began lowering rates Read more
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