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Sovereignty wins Kentucky Derby on sloppy track
Journalism, ridden by Umberto Rispoli, took the lead for a moment before Sovereignty, the 7-1 third choice, pulled away to win before a crowd of 147,046. Read more
Cardinals hope for speedy conclave to pick new pope, under Michelangelo’s gaze
If Roman Catholic cardinals have not picked a new pope by day three of next week’s conclave, then things are not going to plan. Read more
Warren Buffett to step down as Berkshire CEO at year’s end
Buffett, 94, also offered a fervent defense of trade today, saying tariffs should not be a “weapon” and the United States would be better off if other countries shared its prosperity. Read more
Activist aid ship hit by drones on way to Gaza, NGO says
A ship bound for Gaza carrying humanitarian aid and activists was bombed by drones in international waters off Malta early on Friday, its organisers said, alleging that Israel was to blame. Read more
Judge rules Trump’s order targeting law firm unconstitutional
The ruling was the first time a court stepped in to permanently bar Trump from trying to punish a law firm he opposes politically. Read more
Zelenskyy says he discussed air defense, sanctions with Trump
Zelenskyy also said he and Trump agreed that a 30-day ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow was the correct first step toward ending the war in Ukraine. Read more
4 people hospitalized after head-on collision on Maui
The collision occurred about 52 feet northeast of Nonohe Place in Spreckelsville on Hana Highway. Read more
Angelos applies to return as Hawaii athletic director
Six months after being terminated as the University of Hawaii’s athletic director, Craig Angelos confirmed he has reapplied for his former position. Read more
Ruth Buzzi, who played purse-wielding spinster on ‘Laugh-In,’ dies at 88
She was in every episode of NBC’s “Laugh-In” (1967-73), where she honed her comedic role as a park-bench spinster, and was among many cast members to utter the line “Sock it to me.” Read more
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Winner of Honolulu’s 97th Lei Day competition wowed judges
Dale Mar T. Acoba’s white lei kui of hypericum and pearl yarrow took home the top prize of $5,400. Read more
Blangiardi ‘disgusted’ after Wahiawa playground equipment torched
Anyone with information about the arson case is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300 or via the P3 Tips app. Read more
Trump ends tariff exemption, prompting retail exits from U.S.
The removal of “de minimis” — duty-free treatment of e-commerce packages worth less than $800 — for products originating from China and Hong Kong exposes those goods to tariffs of 145% on most Chinese goods following President Donald Trump’s decision last month. Read more
Hawaii basketball team scores transfer from Norfolk State
Jalen Myers confirmed his pledge to join the Rainbow Warriors this summer. Read more
Health officials report Hawaii’s 8th case of dengue this year
Teams have been deployed to the affected area, which the Health Department did not disclose, to implement mosquito control measures. Read more
Feds to settle with family of woman killed in Capitol riot
Ashli Babbitt, 35, a U.S. Air Force veteran who lived in California, was fatally shot in the shoulder while she tried to enter a room near the floor of the House of Representatives during the riot. Read more
Lawmakers urge SEC to delist Alibaba, Chinese companies
The chair of the House China committee, John Moolenaar, and the chair of the Senate committee on ageing, Rick Scott, wrote to SEC chair Paul Atkins to take action against 25 Chinese groups, listed on U.S. exchanges, FT said. Read more
Seven killed in 2-vehicle road crash near Yellowstone
The cause of the wreck, which occurred about an hour and 15 minutes before sunset on Thursday evening, remains under investigation, according to a state police news release. Read more
Wall Street rallies on strong economic data, possible U.S.-China talks
Beijing said it is evaluating an offer from Washington to hold talks over President Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs, which he had imposed on Chinese imports. Read more
Halawa on-ramp to H-1 reopens after emergency culvert work
Officials said crews filled in eroded areas of the culvert. Read more
Pipeline back as world surf tour finale in 2026
Considered the world’s most dangerous and challenging wave, Pipeline has for decades taken centre-stage at surfing’s spiritual homeland of Hawaii, with season-ending contests there crowning champions including Kelly Slater, Gabriel Medina and John John Florence. Read more
Moped rider, 32, seriously hurt in collision with car in Kaimuki
EMS responded to the scene near 3660 Waialae Avenue at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, describing it as a traffic accident involving an automobile and moped. Read more
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