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Supreme Court signals support for first religious charter school
Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled sympathy Wednesday toward a bid led by two Catholic dioceses to establish in Oklahoma the nation’s first taxpayer- funded religious charter school in a major test of religious rights and the separation of church and state in American education. Read more
Honolulu firefighters extricate 2 seriously injured women from overturned car
A 17-year-old boy was also in the overturned vehicle but extricated himself. He was transported to a hospital in serious condition. Read more
Kahului pedestrian, 71, dies after being hit crossing Maui road
This was Maui County’s ninth traffic fatality this year, compared with five at the same time last year. Read more
Senate rejects bipartisan measure to undo Trump’s tariffs
The vote deadlocked at 49-49, meaning it failed despite three Republicans joining Democrats in favor of a measure that sought to terminate the national emergency declaration Trump used this month to impose 10% reciprocal tariffs. Read more
Judge rules Apple violated order to reform App Store
U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland said in an 80-page ruling that Apple failed to comply with her prior injunction order, which was imposed in an antitrust lawsuit brought by “Fortnite” maker Epic Games. Read more
Ukraine, U.S. sign minerals deal sought by Trump
The two countries signed the accord in Washington after months of sometimes fraught negotiations, with uncertainty persisting until the last moment with word of an eleventh-hour snag. Read more
Phase 2 of Kuhio Avenue bus lane project starts Monday
The second phase, which begins Monday, covers the Kuhio eastbound lane from Kanekapolei Street to Kapahulu Avenue. Read more
U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for Hawaii island kayaker
The USCG and partners had been searching for 42-year-old Jared Willeford since Sunday. Read more
Jets QB Jordan Travis, ‘24 draft pick, forced to retire
Travis, 24, cited ongoing complications from a left leg injury sustained during his final game at Florida State. Read more
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Stocks log worst 100-day start since Nixon
Expectations for near-term volatility in stocks, bonds and currencies have all leaped higher as investors game out the fallout from a rapidly changing landscape for trade. Read more
Trump says he has not spoken to El Salvador about man’s return
Asked if he thought El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele would reject a request from him seeking Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return, Trump said: “I don’t know. I haven’t spoken to him.” Read more
NFL fines Falcons, Jeff Ulbrich total of $350K for Shedeur Sanders prank
The NFL fined the Falcons for allowing Sanders’ private information — his cell phone number — to be leaked, and Ulbrich for his failed oversight of a tablet his son used to swipe the information and make the prank call. Read more
New study raises alarms about plastics and heart disease
Phthalates are found in personal care products such as shampoos and lotions, as well as in food containers and packaging. It’s possible to ingest them through food, absorb them through the skin from products containing them or breathe them in as dust. Read more
Tariffs push U.S. into economic contraction, first since 2022
Though consumer spending slowed considerably, the pace of growth remained healthy. Businesses also boosted investment in equipment. Read more
U.S., China battle for control of strategic Pacific island
Palau, where brutal World War II clashes once unfolded, is again on the frontline as China and the United States and its allies prepare their forces in an intensifying contest for control over the Asia-Pacific region. Read more
West Coast ports brace for imminent slowdown amid tariff turmoil
It takes about two weeks for vessels to travel to the West Coast from China — about how long ago the tariff escalations between the United States and China kicked in. Read more
DOT: Free Wi-Fi is now available at Molokai Airport
The Hawaii Department of Transportation said the fiber optic network infrastructure was installed through its “HI Connect Broadband Project.” Read more
Trump touts economy at Michigan 100-day rally, as Americans grow wary
During a campaign-style rally meant to commemorate his first 100 days in office, Trump said his moves to impose tariffs on the U.S.’s trading partners could lead to a resurgence in domestic manufacturing. Read more
Registration to begin for Oahu’s junior lifeguard programs
Programs will be held across the island throughout June and July. Read more
White House accuses Amazon of ‘hostile act’ displaying tariff costs
The Seattle retailer spent a chaotic morning denying a report from Punchbowl News that it planned to display prices showing tariffs’ impact on Amazon.com. It acknowledged it had considered it for certain inexpensive China-made products on Haul but then rejected the idea. Read more
GM recalling 721,000 vehicles over engine issue
GM said the connecting rod and crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage or failure. The recall includes nearly 600,000 vehicles in the United States. Read more
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