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Starbucks workers’ union plans to strike in 3 U.S. cities
Workers United, representing employees at 525 Starbucks stores across the U.S., said on Thursday that walkouts will escalate daily, and could potentially reach hundreds of stores nationwide by Dec. 24, unless an agreement is reached. Read more
With 51 guilty verdicts, victim’s rape ordeal in France becomes message of hope
Her husband, Dominique Pelicot, 72, who had admitted to drugging her over nearly a decade to abuse her, was the only one to get the maximum sentence: 20 years. Read more
FedEx to spin off its freight trucking business
Shares jumped about 9% in after-hours trading, adding $6 billion to FedEx’s market capitalization. Read more
Deportations jumped in fiscal 2024, outpacing Trump years
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported some 271,000 immigrants to 192 countries in fiscal year 2024, which ended on Sept. 30, according to the agency’s annual enforcement report. Read more
Nick Dunlap named PGA Tour rookie of the year
The 20-year-old American was selected for the Arnold Palmer Award over Max Greyserman, Jake Knapp and Matthieu Pavon, receiving 57% of the membership vote. Read more
2 children injured in Waipahu pedestrian accident
A 10-year-old boy was transported to a nearby hospital in serious condition, while a 7-year-old girl was taken to another facility in stable condition. Read more
Trump-backed spending deal fails in House, shutdown approaches
The vote laid bare fault lines in Trump’s Republican Party that could surface again next year when they control the White House and both chambers of Congress. Read more
FAA bans drones over New Jersey utility sites
The FAA said the decision to bar drones for 30 days at the sites was made in an abundance of caution at the request of federal security agencies after the agency barred flights over two locations in New Jersey in November. Read more
Police capture 1 of 3 escapees from Hawaii island facility
The trio, and the car they allegedly escaped in were noticed missing at about 4:30 p.m. Friday. Read more
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High surf warning remains in effect for most north, west shores
Officials urge the public to avoid affected shorelines and postpone entering or leaving channels affected by the high surf due to powerful currents and dangerous conditions for navigation. Read more
Amazon workers strike at seven U.S. facilities
Warehouse workers in cities including New York, Atlanta and San Francisco were taking part in what Teamsters officials called the largest-ever strike against Amazon — but which may cause barely a ripple in the company’s extensive shipping operations. Read more
China’s Xi urges bigger international role for gambling hub Macau
Xi’s comments were made just ahead of the inauguration on Friday of Macau’s new government, helmed by former judge Sam Hou Fai, the first city leader to be born and raised in mainland China. Read more
Georgia court disqualifies Fani Willis in Trump election case
The ruling throws into doubt the future of the case, which includes Trump and 14 allies. Read more
Suspect in CEO killing agrees to be extradited to New York
The man, Luigi Mangione, was being held at a prison in Pennsylvania after he was spotted in a McDonald’s in the central part of the state and arrested by local police. Read more
Putin denies Russian defeat in Syria, plans to meet Assad
Putin said he would ask Assad about the fate of U.S. reporter Austin Tice, who is missing in Syria. Read more
Man drowns in high surf at Sharks Cove on Oahu’s North Shore
A high surf warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Friday. Read more
Man surrenders following 5-hour standoff at Don Quijote
The store was evacuated and closed soon after an altercation involving the man erupted in the liquor department after 5 p.m. Read more
Girl, 14, among those killed in Wisconsin school shooting
Rubi Vergara, 14, and teacher Erin West, 42, were both killed in the shooting, the Dane County Medical Examiner’s office said in a written statement. Both were pronounced dead at the scene by authorities just after the Monday shooting. Read more
Seoul: At least 100 North Korean troops killed in Ukraine
The heavy losses are attributed to the lack of experience by North Korean troops in drone warfare and unfamiliarity with the open terrain where they are taking part in the battle, a member of parliament Lee Seong-kweun told reporters. Read more
Kauai man, 77, dies after collision between ATV and pickup truck
Police have identified the man as Stuart Hanchett, 77, of Moloaa. Read more
Woman, child seriously injured in Nuuanu pedestrian crash
EMS responded to the scene near Wyllie Street at 2:50 p.m. for an “automobile versus pedestrian” accident that injured a 30-year-old woman and 6-year-old girl. Read more
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