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Trump mulls cutting billions from clean energy projects
Projects on the list include two major direct air capture hubs that received billion-dollar awards from former President Joe Biden’s administration, including one that involves oil company Occidental. Read more
Air traffic control staffing shortage delays flights for 2nd day
More than 3,000 flights have been delayed, according to flight tracking data, as staffing shortages have impacted a widening number of airports, including Houston, Nashville, Dallas, Chicago O’Hare and Newark. Read more
Kauai man, 62, critical after solo crash on Kuhio Highway
At about 9:30 p.m. Monday, officers responded to a report of a crash at the intersection of Kuhio Highway and Kapule Highway north of Lihue Airport. Read more
Minor coastal flooding expected on all isles during morning high tides
“Peak monthly tides combined with water levels that are running higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding along the shoreline and in low-lying coastal areas,” said the NWS. Read more
California man, 61, dies after being pulled from Kauai waters
Police said at about 3 p.m. on Monday, first responders were dispatched to Anini Beach Park on Kauai’s North Shore for a swimmer in distress. Read more
Tesla unveils lower-cost models in drive to reignite sales
Both versions, called Standard, offer 321 miles of range and less powerful acceleration than the current higher trims called Premium. Read more
Yen drops to 7-month low on fiscal concerns, euro dips
Against the Japanese yen, the dollar was last up 1% to 151.86 and reached 151.93, the highest since February 19. Read more
Gold hits record $4,000 as fears over economy, shutdown grow
The precious metal has gained more than 50% this year, setting a series of records in the process. Read more
Pam Bondi spars with Democrats at combative Senate hearing
Bondi said the Justice Department was ending the “weaponization of justice” even as several political adversaries of Trump face federal investigations and prosecutions. Read more
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Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act in standoff with Democratic cities
Under federal law, National Guard and other military troops are generally prohibited from conducting civilian law enforcement. But the Insurrection Act operates as an exception to that rule. Read more
White House may deny back pay to furloughed workers
The memo, which was shared by a White House official, could presage a radical break from a policy adopted during President Donald Trump’s first term. Read more
Shutdown will delay Social Security 2026 COLA announcement
The COLA announcement — a widely anticipated event each October among the households relying on those payments — is typically made shortly after the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases September’s CPI report. Read more
U.S. bank regulator proposes curbs on agency watchdogs
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation approved a pair of proposals that would direct its examiners to focus on core financial issues and restrict their ability to police nonfinancial matters. Read more
CIA deputy director replaces agency’s top lawyer with himself
Ellis, who played a role in a series of controversies during President Donald Trump’s first term, is also retaining his position as the No. 2 official at the CIA. Read more
DOH confirms community-acquired mumps case on Hawaii island
Health officials want the public to know the individual attended an event at Harold H. Higashihara Park in Kailua-Kona from 4:30 and 6 p.m. on Sept. 25. Read more
Beloved Kauai kumu hula dies after battle with cancer
Born and raised on Kauai, Pavao-Jardin touched many lives through her mele, hula, and teachings with patience and compassion. She was a student of late kumu hula Rae Fonseca, who himself was a student of hula master Uncle George Na‘ope. Read more
Sources: Trump official bypassed ethics rules in targeting Fed governor
Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, earlier this year made criminal referrals against targets including Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve governor whom President Donald Trump has tried to dismiss, for alleged crimes related to their mortgages. Read more
Japan’s Asahi restarts beer production following cyberattack
Production resumed at the six plants on October 2, Asahi Breweries said in a statement, without specifying how much longer it would take to return to full capacity. Read more
Groups sue EPA over canceled $7 billion for solar energy
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Rhode Island, accused the agency of illegally revoking the money under the Solar for All program without congressional approval. Read more
CDC backs separating MMR shot, eases broad COVID vaccine guidance
According to the Food and Drug Administration’s website, there are currently no separate single-virus shots for measles, mumps or rubella licensed for use in the United States. Read more
U.S. unemployment claims rise slightly as labor market stalls
The labor market has stagnated with businesses not firing employees on a large scale, but also reluctant to hire more workers. Read more
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