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Dollar set for fifth monthly drop on trade, fiscal uncertainty
The greenback had a choppy week, ending lower in the previous session after a federal court temporarily reinstated the most sweeping of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, just a day after another court had ordered an immediate block on them. Read more
Maui officer of 11 years arrested for alleged sexual assault
A 48-year-old man from Kahului has been placed on administrative leave, according to an MPD news release. Read more
Army husband of missing pregnant wife is expected to plead guilty
Johnson’s wife, Mischa Mabeline Kaalohilani Johnson, was six months pregnant at the time of her disappearance. Read more
Trump meets with Powell after months of disparaging the Fed
The meeting, which was organized at Trump’s request, is the first since the president returned to the White House. Read more
China to resume Japanese seafood imports as Fukushima fears fade
The agreement, reached during a bilateral meeting of officials in Beijing on Wednesday, comes as both governments work to ease tensions stemming from the 2023 release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Read more
Crypto investor indicted on kidnapping charge in bitcoin case
John Woeltz was arrested on May 23, court records show. Read more
Body of missing hiker recovered from Maili Pillbox Trail
The Honolulu Police Department said the 42-year-old man was found unresponsive on the hiking trail in Maili, and that a death pronouncement was made. Read more
HFD extinguishes fire on 9th floor of Kalakaua Homes
At 8:48 p.m., HFD received a 911 call for a building fire at 1545 Kalakaua Avenue, which is the address for Kalakaua Homes, a senior living community. Read more
Costco revenue misses estimates as shoppers cut back
The membership-only retail chain has taken a hit as hefty tariffs have fueled fears of a potential recession and price increases, pushing people to rethink their spending patterns. Read more
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Aggressive shark prompts warning signs at Chuns Beach
Ocean Safety lifeguards or another reliable source saw one aggressive, 8- to 10-foot shark at Chuns Beach, according to an alert issued at 10:39 a.m. Read more
Appeals court reinstates Trump’s tariffs
An order from the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington provided no opinion or reasoning but directed the plaintiffs in the case to respond by June 5 and the administration by June 9. Read more
Second woman tells jury Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sexually abused her
The woman, testifying under the pseudonym Mia, told a jury in Manhattan federal court that she worked for Combs as a personal assistant and director of development and acquisition from 2009 to 2017, starting when she was around 25 years old. Read more
Trump lashes out at reporter when asked about ‘TACO’ and tariffs
The TACO trade, short for Trump Always Chickens Out, is a tongue-in-cheek term coined by Financial Times columnist Robert Armstrong. Read more
Harvard wins court fight to keep international students — for now
The judge, Allison D. Burroughs, said she would extend an order from last week blocking the government’s attempts to prevent international students from enrolling at the school as the two sides continue to argue the matter in court. Read more
U.S. jobless claims rise sharply as corporate profits slump
The number of people collecting unemployment checks in mid-May was the largest in 3-1/2 years. Read more
Elon Musk leaving Trump administration, capping turbulent tenure
He did not have a formal conversation with Trump before announcing his exit, according to a source with knowledge of the matter, who added that his departure was decided “at a senior staff level.” Read more
Many Harvard foreign students are seeking to transfer
A handful of American students have also expressed hesitation about attending a school without international students. And several students claimed to have been hassled at airports because of their Harvard visas, the court filing said. Read more
19-year-old man dead, 4 people injured in Makaha shooting
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services officials said personnel responded around 9 p.m to a Lahaina Street address where multiple people had been shot. Read more
Police seeking suspect in alleged murder attempt in Kahuku
Police said that Reed, 45, remains at large after allegedly shooting a woman in the back last week. Read more
Hawaii, 15 other states sue Trump over $1.4B in science cuts
Over 1,700 research grants at the NSF had been canceled as of today, according to a list published by the foundation, which amounts to $1.4 billion worth of cuts. Read more
U.S. cancels $700M Moderna bird flu vaccine program
“The cancellation means that the government is discarding what could be one of the most effective and rapid tools to combat an avian influenza outbreak,” said Amesh Adalja, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. Read more
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