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What to know about China’s RedNote, TikTok’s rival app
Known by its Chinese name “Xiaohongshu” in China, the platform is a popular lifestyle app where users document their lives and post recommendations. Read more
Trump nominees pressed on political influence in Senate hearings
Trump’s choice for attorney general, Pam Bondi, and CIA director, John Ratcliffe faced Senate committees five days before Trump — who has spoken of seeking retribution against his perceived enemies — is sworn back in on Monday. Read more
Aces wild as No. 4 UH volleyball team beats No. 19 Princeton
Hawaii freshman Kristian Titriyski had five of UH’s season-high 16 aces to lead the fourth-ranked Rainbow Warriors to a 25-20, 25-18, 20-25, 25-17 victory over No. 19 Princeton tonight at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
HFD: Cause of fatal McCully fire was unattended cooking
The Honolulu Fire Department today said the McCully fire, which resulted in the death of one firefighter and hospitalized five others, has been classified as accidental due to unattended cooking. Read more
Union nurses strike for 2nd day at Wilcox Medical Center
Union nurses at Wilcox Medical Center on Kauai walked off the job for a second day today in protest of unfair labor practices by their employer. Read more
Hawaii island police ID possible drowning victim in Kona
He was taken to Kona Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Read more
TikTok prepares to shut down app in U.S. on Sunday, sources say
The law signed in April mandates a ban on new TikTok downloads on Apple or Google app stores if Chinese parent ByteDance fails to divest the site. Read more
Drake sues label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
In a complaint in Manhattan federal court, Drake said the song was “intended to convey the specific, unmistakable, and false factual allegation that Drake is a criminal pedophile” and the public should exert “vigilante justice” in response. Read more
State detects ‘very low’ levels of H5 bird flu in Kauai wastewater
The department got similar results for subsequent samples collected on Dec. 18 and Jan. 8. Read more
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U.S. sues Southwest Airlines over chronically delayed flights
“Today’s action sends a message to all airlines that the department is prepared to go to court in order to enforce passenger protections,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. Read more
Wall Street surges as inflation data, bank earnings fuel rally
The Labor Department said the consumer price index (CPI) increased the most in nine months as energy costs rose, although a measure of underlying inflation pressures subsided. Read more
Hawaii announces additions to 2025 women’s volleyball recruiting class
The incoming group adds some height to the team in the form of 6-foot-3 middle blocker Bri Gunderson, a transfer from Eastern Washington, and 6-foot-3 opposite Lois Hansen, a transfer from UC Santa Barbara. Read more
Kilauea volcano eruption resumes, with small lava flow
Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey HVO said this is the fourth eruptive episode of the ongoing summit eruption at Kilauea that began on Dec. 23 within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, interrupted by a series of pauses. Read more
Hawaii’s Department of Law Enforcement director resigns
No reason for the resignation of Jordan Lowe, who became the first director of the standalone state department last year, was immediately provided by state officials. Read more
Police: Waimea man, 84, died after being pinned between 2 cars
Police have identified the man as Colin Perry, 84, of Waimea. Read more
L.A. firefighters brace for threat of more powerful winds
Local officials urged residents to stay vigilant throughout the day today and be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice, even after tamer-than-expected winds over the last 24 hours. Read more
FDA bans Red No. 3 dye in food, drugs over cancer concerns
The ban by the Food and Drug Administration on the dye, called Red No. 3, in food items, comes more than three decades after it was barred in cosmetics. Read more
Mokulele Airlines grounds fleet over maintenance issue
The airline, which serves interisland routes across Hawaii, made the announcement this morning. Read more
Israel, Hamas reach deal meant to end Gaza war, free hostages
The complex accord, which has not yet been formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages taken by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, the official told Reuters. Read more
Alleged stalker of Caitlin Clark admits guilt, requests jail
Appearing in Marion County Superior Court, Michael Thomas Lewis proclaimed his guilt without being asked for a plea. Judge Angela Davis entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. Read more
Japan gets record 3.49M visitors in December
December arrivals of foreign visitors for business and leisure rose from 3.19 million in November, breaking the previous monthly record of 3.31 million set in October, data from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) showed. Read more
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