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Russia beefs up forces near Finland’s border
The imagery, confirmed by NATO officials, shows row after row of new tents; new warehouses that can store military vehicles; renovations to fighter jet shelters; and steady construction activity on a helicopter base that had been mostly unused and overgrown. Read more
Hawaii baseball team beats UC San Diego, 13-2
Sebastian Gonzalez, Freddy Rodriguez and Isaiah Magdaleno combine on a five-hitter for the ’Bows. Read more
New Jersey rail strike to end after three days, union says
The statewide rail strike, the first to hit NJ Transit in more than 40 years, had begun just after midnight on Thursday, leaving tens of thousands of commuters to New York scrambling to find alternate transportation. Read more
Israel says it will let food into Gaza after announcing new ground assault
Facing mounting pressure over an aid blockade it imposed in March and the risk of famine, Israel has stepped up its campaign in Gaza, where Palestinian health officials said hundreds have been killed in attacks in the past week, including 130 overnight. Read more
Nicole Kidman champions gender equality at star-studded Cannes party
“I’m just an advocate and want to continue to keep moving forward with that, with my pledge from 2017, so it ain’t over,” said the Oscar-winning actor at the Women in Motion dinner at Cannes, part of a program set up by luxury group Kering in 2015. Read more
Mexican Navy tall ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2
Videos online showed the training vessel Cuauhtémoc as it approached the bridge over the East River, close to the Brooklyn side of the span, which connects the borough with Manhattan. Read more
FDA approves Novavax COVID vaccine with new conditions
The vaccine’s prospects were thrown into doubt after the FDA missed its April 1 target to approve the shot, which is a more traditional protein-based vaccine unlike its messenger RNA-based rivals. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a long-time vaccine skeptic, also raised concerns about the efficacy of the shot in a CBS interview. Read more
Severe weather threatens the Midwest
Multiple reported tornadoes caused damage in at least one Colorado county and a small Kansas city Sunday as part of a severe storm system that was expected to bring strong wind and hail to parts of the Midwest through today. Read more
2 hospitalized after crash near the Ala Moana area
They were both struck by a 21-year-old female motorist traveling southbound om Keeaumoku Street in the adjacent lane. Read more
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Former President Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer
Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after having experienced urinary symptoms, and he and his family are reviewing treatment options with doctors, the statement said. Read more
FBI identifies suspect in Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing
“We are fairly confident that Mr. Bartkus is our primary suspect,” said Akil Davis, assistant director at the FBI’s Los Angeles field office, speaking at a press conference. Read more
Police investigating death of 3-month-old baby
Police are investigating the death of a 3-month-old baby boy, who was found unresponsive at 7:08 a.m. today in Kalihi. Read more
Mariners rescued from disabled boat near Guam
The Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy rescued on Friday two mariners, who were stranded aboard a disabled boat located 125 nautical miles west of Guam. Read more
Injured hiker rescued from Diamond Head
A 25-year-old woman was injured today while hiking on the Diamond Head Crater Trail, and had to be airlifted to a nearby landing zone. Read more
Fortnite blocked on iPhones in E.U. and U.S., Epic blames Apple
Access to Fortnite via Apple’s iPhone Operating System and through its App Store will be unavailable worldwide until Apple unblocks it, Epic Games said. Read more
Mexican navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge; 20 injured, 3 critical
The masts of the ship, which was flying a giant Mexican flag, snapped when they hit the underside of the bridge, according to video posted on social media. Read more
More than 2,500 graduates participate in University of Hawaii commencement
More than 2,500 University of Hawaii graduates participated in the 2025 Spring Commencement ceremonies held this morning and afternoon at the Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
Ambulance fire in Waialae Iki under investigation, patient unhurt
The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call at 10:59 a.m. for an ambulance on fire in the driveway of 2181 Okoa St. Read more
Man charged with attempted murder in Nanakuli hit-and-run
Brandon R. Lindley allegedly struck the younger man at about 11:49 p.m. Wednesday with his vehicle, injuring his legs and lower abdomen. Read more
10 inmates escape New Orleans jail through hole in cell wall
The inmates were then seen on surveillance video leaving through a door on a loading dock, having shed their orange jail uniforms and wearing civilian clothes, before scaling a wall and running across an interstate, Sheriff Susan Hutson said. Read more
Ex-FBI director Comey meets with Secret Service over ‘8647’ post
Noem, in a post on X, said there was “an ongoing investigation” but gave no indication of whether Comey might be subject to further action. Read more
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