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Thunderstorm makes Top 8 on ‘Idol’
The songs have been sung, the votes have been counted, and Hawaii’s Thunderstorm Artis has survived another cut in the field to become a Top 8 contestant on “American Idol.” Read more
3 Rainbow pitchers combine to shut out No. 7 Oregon State
Cooper Walls, Liam O’Brien and Isaiah Magdaleno combined on three-hit shutout in the Hawaii baseball team’s 5-0 victory over seventh-ranked Oregon State on Sunday at Les Murakami Stadium. Read more
Trump directs Bureau of Prisons to reopen Alcatraz
“REBUILD, AND OPEN ALCATRAZ!” he posted on the Truth Social platform. “When we were a more serious Nation, in times past, we did not hesitate to lock up the most dangerous criminals, and keep them far away from anyone they could harm.” Read more
Hawaii police identify Hilo pedestrian in Thursday’s fatal collision
This is Hawaii island’s 12th traffic fatality of 2025 as compared to 15 traffic fatalities this time last year. Read more
House Republican Stefanik edges closer to run for New York governor
Stefanik, 40, a six-term congresswoman, had been the fourth-ranking House Republican when President Donald Trump nominated her to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. She stepped aside from her leadership role, but the White House later withdrew her nomination, citing concern about Republicans’ narrow House majority, currently 220-213. Read more
Castle High School senior’s artwork to be displayed at U.S. Capitol
For the next year, Emily-Ann Oshiro’s work will be showcased in the Cannon tunnel of the U.S. Capitol among the other state and territorial winners of the contest. She is also invited to attend the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. Read more
Brazil police foil bomb plot targeting packed Lady Gaga concert in Rio
The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro state, working in coordination with the Justice Ministry, said the plot was orchestrated by a group promoting hate speech and the radicalization of teenagers, including self-harm and violent content as a form of social belonging. Read more
New York cardinal says Trump AI pope image ‘wasn’t good’
Trump, who is not a Catholic and does not attend church regularly, posted the image on his Truth Social platform late on Friday, less than a week after attending the funeral of Pope Francis, who died at 88 last month. Read more
Putin: Russia has the strength to finish Ukraine operation
Putin ordered thousands of Russian troops into Ukraine in February 2022, triggering Europe’s biggest ground conflict since World War Two and the largest confrontation between Moscow and the West since the depths of the Cold War. Read more
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Starlink is now available in Congo, Musk says
Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that it had become the latest African country to grant a license to Starlink, reversing an earlier ban. Read more
Pope Francis’s popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza kids
The vehicle, used by the late pontiff during his 2014 visit to the Holy Land, is being outfitted with diagnostic and emergency medical equipment to help young patients in the Palestinian enclave, where health services have been devastated by the Israeli invasion. Read more
Trump to extend TikTok deadline if no deal reached by June 19
“I would … I’d like to see it done,” Trump told the NBC News program “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker” in an interview taped on Friday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, that is airing across the United States on Sunday. Read more
Over 15K USDA employees took financial incentive to leave
President Donald Trump’s administration has offered federal employees several months of pay and benefits if they opt to leave their jobs as part of his effort with billionaire ally Elon Musk to shrink the federal workforce. Read more
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
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