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Musk, alongside Trump, alleges federal fraud without proof
Among Musk’s claims was that some officials at the now-gutted U.S. Agency for International Development had been taking “kickbacks.” Read more
Trump loses bid to pause judge’s order barring funding freezes
The Department of Justice had asked the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals late on Monday to put on hold an order that a Rhode Island federal judge issued earlier that day, after finding the administration had defied his January 31 ruling by continuing to withhold billions of dollars in federal funding. Read more
Hawaiian scholar Mary Kawena Pukui featured on new $1 coin
On the “tails” side, the coin features Pukui wearing a hibiscus flower and kukui nut lei, along with “United States of America.” Read more
Elon Musk’s financial disclosure will not be made public
There has never been a White House staff member with the vast potential for conflicts like Musk, the world’s richest person and the head of leading companies in electric vehicles, space exploration and artificial intelligence. Read more
Maui police, bomb squad handle smoking Navy ordnance
Officers were responding to a 12:30 p.m. call for a fire-related case. Read more
Kilauea’s eruption resumes with 330-foot lava fountains
Geologists said “episode 9” of the ongoing eruption began at 10:16 a.m. today with large lava fountains emerging from Halemaumau’s north vent. Read more
Woman, 72, found dead in Kapahulu apartment dumpster
Police responded to a call just before midnight Monday from an 87-year-old man who reported his fiance missing. Read more
Trump orders U.S. agencies to plan for major staff cuts
The executive order, which is expected to be signed today, would set rules allowing government agencies to hire no more than one employee for every four workers who leave the federal workforce, according to the official. Read more
Trump envoy secures release of American Marc Fogel from Russia
The development comes as Trump seeks to set the foundation for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to end Moscow’s three-year invasion of Ukraine. Read more
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Trump ordered to restore removed CDC, FDA websites
U.S. District Judge John Bates ordered all websites specifically identified by Doctors for America in its court filings to be restored by 11:59 p.m. (6:59 p.m. Hawaii time) today. Read more
Missouri sues Starbucks, alleges racial and gender bias
In a complaint filed in St. Louis federal court, Missouri accused Starbucks of tying executive pay to the company’s achieving racial and gender-based hiring quotas. Read more
Hawaiian Electric welcomes ruling on wildfire settlement
The state’s top court had ruled against insurance companies on Monday and decided that once the settlement becomes final, insurers cannot separately sue parties blamed for the wildfires. Read more
Gucci sales slump continues as market awaits turnaround
Shares in Kering jumped in early trading today, before paring gains, as the market briefly seized on hopes the company had reached an inflection point. Read more
Steve Bannon pleads guilty in border wall funding case
At a hearing, Bannon, 71, pleaded guilty to one count for scheme to defraud. He was immediately sentenced to three years of conditional release, avoiding jail time. Read more
Scientists detect shape-shifting along Earth’s solid inner core
A new study finds evidence that the inner core’s outer boundary has noticeably changed shape over the past few decades. Read more
Trump halts production of new U.S. pennies
“For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful! I have instructed my Secretary of the US Treasury to stop producing new pennies,” Trump wrote. Read more
Gabbard’s nomination as intel director heads to final Senate vote
Trump’s fellow Republicans have rallied behind Gabbard, despite doubts about the 43-year-old former Democrat’s lack of significant intelligence experience. Read more
Woman, 30, identified as 6th victim in Jan. 1 fireworks explosion
The cause and manner of the victim’s death is pending. Read more
Corruption charges of New York Mayor Adams ordered to be withdrawn
In a memo seen by Reuters, Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove told the U.S. Attorney’s office in Manhattan, which brought the charges, to dismiss the case as soon as practical. Read more
Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports
The tariff rate will rise back to 25% on millions of tons of steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea and other countries that had been entering the U.S. duty free. Read more
Security guard slashed while confronting suspect at Honolulu store
Police said the incident occurred at about 9:20 p.m. Sunday at a store in the Beretania area. Read more
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