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Google to build subsea cable between Darwin and Christmas Island
The cable announcement comes as the Australian and U.S. militaries upgrade airfields in Australia’s north, where a rotating force of U.S. Marines will be joined by Japanese troops next year. Read more
Avian influenza confirmed in wild duck on North Shore
The National Veterinary Services Laboratories today confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a wild duck on Oahu’s North Shore. USDA-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services (USDA-APHIS-WS) reported that the bird, a hybrid duck (part mallard), was among 10 wild bird samples collected from the North Shore. Read more
Puna man charged with burglary and auto theft
Hawaii County Prosecutors, Area I Criminal Investigation Section detectives was charged Saturday with second-degree burglary, first-degree unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle (UCPV), first-degree theft (motor vehicle), fourth-degree criminal property damage, resist order to stop motor vehicle and third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug Read more
Trump vows 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico on Day 1; more on China
The president-elect’s threatened new tariff would appear to violate the terms of the 2020 U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade. Read more
Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, “We’re close” but “nothing is done until everything is done.” Read more
Tyson-Paul promoter responds to rigging rumors
The company, which partnered with Netflix for what was the most-streamed global sporting event in history, insisted they complied with all appropriate regulations for a match that was sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). Read more
L.A. judge postpones hearing on release of Menendez brothers
“I’m not ready to go forward,” Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic told a hearing. “I want the new administration to go through the documents.” Read more
Maui dad who flew to Los Angeles to find missing daughter dies near airport
Ryan Kobayashi was in Los Angeles looking for his daughter, Hannah Kobayashi, who was last seen at LAX on Nov. 8 and last contacted her family by phone Nov. 9. Read more
Starbucks faces disruptions following ransomware attack
The coffee giant said that an outage at a third-party vendor has disrupted a back-end Starbucks process that enables employee scheduling and time tracking. Read more
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Macy’s discovers employee hid millions in delivery expenses
The department store chain rushed to release an abridged set of financial results, which were a mixed bag, with signs of weakness and pockets of strength. Read more
Prosecutors seek to drop federal criminal cases against Trump
The steps by prosecutors working with Special Counsel Jack Smith in the two cases represent a big legal victory for the Republican president-elect, who won the Nov. 5 election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20. Read more
GOP senator sees many questions for Tulsi Gabbard
Gabbard contradicted U.S. intelligence assessments by questioning whether Assad used chemical weapons on his citizens after a visit to the country in 2017. Read more
Man, 58, seriously injured in alleged attack in Kapiolani area
The altercation occurred around 10:25 p.m. and escalated into an attack, police said. Read more
Man, 31, seriously injured in motorcycle-vehicle crash
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene at approximately 4:45 p.m. Read more
Farm groups want Trump to spare their workers from deportation
So far Trump officials have not committed to any exemptions, according to interviews with farm and worker groups and Trump’s incoming “border czar” Tom Homan. Read more
Egypt fires back in war of words with travel blogger
Travel blogger Ben Schlappig cited Cairo Airport’s “actively hostile and rude” staff, the “endless requests for tips,” the “disorder” in line, the “weak” dining options and the “yuck” lounges. Read more
Trump’s choices for health agencies suggest shake-up coming
President-elect Donald Trump’s eclectic roster of figures to lead federal health agencies is almost complete — and with it, his vision for a sweeping overhaul is coming into focus. Read more
UAE arrests three suspects in killing of Israeli rabbi
The ministry statement did not give details on the suspects or say if they had been charged, but said all legal powers would be used “to respond decisively and without leniency to any actions or attempts that threaten societal stability.” Read more
Sick hiker in 70s rescued on Diamond Head Crater Trail
The first unit arrived at 11:05 a.m. and the next unit that arrived ascended the trail on foot. Read more
Hawaii women’s basketball wins 3rd straight game
Hawaii returns to the court for three games in three days next weekend in the American Savings Bank Rainbow Wahine Showdown. Read more
Rand Paul opposes Trump talk of using military in deportations
“You don’t do it with the Army because it’s illegal,” Paul said on CBS’s “Face the Nation” program. “If they send the Army into New York and you have 10,000 troops marching carrying semi-automatic weapons, I think it’s a terrible image, and I will oppose that.” Read more
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