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U.S. backs Philippine ally after China warns over vessel clash
U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott condemned China’s “ramming and water cannoning” of a Philippines vessel and said Washington stood with its ally “as they confront China’s dangerous actions which undermine regional stability.” Read more
Several news outlets reject Pentagon’s reporting restrictions
Implementation of the new policy is on a fast track: Journalists have until Tuesday at 5 p.m. to decide whether or not to sign the form. Those who do not must turn in their credentials a day later. Read more
CDC walks back hundreds of firings as U.S. shutdown persists
CDC employees at units responsible for workplace safety, human resources, the CDC library and the Washington office have not reported indications of reversals. Read more
Salesforce’s Benioff says Trump should send Guard to San Francisco
In a wide-ranging interview, Benioff said this week that he avidly supported President Donald Trump and thought National Guard troops should be deployed to San Francisco — an action that city leaders would consider beyond the pale. Read more
Wall Street ends sharply higher on Trump China comments
AI-related tech stocks were the biggest winners in today’s rebound. Broadcom surged almost 10% after partnering with OpenAI to produce the startup’s first in-house artificial intelligence processors. Read more
Trump to meet Xi in South Korea as trade tensions ease
The latest rupture followed China’s announcement on Thursday that it would dramatically expand its rare earths export controls. Read more
U.S. retailers brace for impact as Trump’s 100% China tariffs loom
The fresh levies, set to take effect November 1, would come as shoppers and retailers enter the holiday shopping season — a period that typically accounts for a major chunk of annual retail sales. Read more
Amazon to hire 250,000 U.S. workers for holiday season again
The announcement today, however, comes amid concerns that U.S. shoppers will be cautious about spending in this holiday season as they brace for the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. Read more
Tagovailoa says struggling Dolphins’ issues ‘start with leadership’
“I think it starts with the leadership and helping articulate that for the guys, and then what we’re expecting out of the guys, right? We’re expecting this. Are we getting that? Are we not getting that?” Tagovailoa said. Read more
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Man dies after crashing speeding motorcycle in Wahiawa
This was Oahu’s 66th traffic fatality on Oahu this year compared with 35 at the same time in 2024. Read more
Man, 51, dies of injuries from Oct. 4 Kalihi scooter crash
This was Oahu’s 67th traffic fatality this year compared with 35 at the same time in 2024. Read more
Gold tops $4,100 on trade tension, rate-cut hopes
Spot gold was up 2.1% to $4,099.55 per ounce, as of 10:50 a.m. ET (4:50 a.m. Hawaii time), after hitting a record $4,103.58. U.S. gold futures for December delivery rose 3% to $4,120.10. Read more
Wahine fall to UC Santa Barbara in 4
UC Santa Barbara outside hitter Kiersten Schmitt hit .550 with a team-high 13 kills and Layanna Green added 11 kills while hitting .588 for the Gauchos in a 24-26, 25-19, 25-18, 25-22 win over Hawaii tonight at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
Man, 31, arrested in violent carjacking traffic spree on Big Isle
A man was allegedly driving recklessly with a stolen white Dodge pickup truck, forcing oncoming vehicles off the roadway and causing several traffic collisions, according to a news release. Read more
Zelenskyy: Ukrainian troops advance in Zaporizhzhia region
Kyiv has said for several weeks that its forces have advanced around the town of Dobropillia near the logistical hub of Pokrovsk, one of the key targets of Russian troops advancing slowly westward through Donetsk region. Read more
Dozens killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes, border closed
The Pakistan military said that 23 of its soldiers were killed in the clashes. The Taliban said nine on its side were killed. Read more
Trump declares Gaza war over as hostages, detainees freed
The Israeli military said it had received all 20 hostages confirmed to be alive, after their transfer from Gaza by the Red Cross. Read more
Norway’s Solveig Lovseth rallies for 1st Ironman World Championship title
Lovseth, 26, finished with a time of 8:28:27, coming from behind to beat Kat Matthews from the United Kingdom by 35 seconds. Matthews finished second with a time of 8:29:02 and Germany’s Laura Philipp was third at 8:37:28. Read more
At least 44 people dead after torrential rains in Mexico
Torrential rains from tropical storms Priscilla and Raymond triggered landslides and flooding across five states. Read more
Red Cross begins operation to receive first Israeli hostages in Gaza
The Red Cross said on Monday it had begun an operation in the Gaza Strip to pick up the first of 20 surviving Israeli hostages from militant group Hamas, the initial phase of a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza that U.S. President Donald Trump helped to broker. Read more
GAME DAY BLOG: Hawaii dominates Utah State late in 44-26 win
Hawaii (4-2, 1-1) has lost eight straight games to the Aggies (3-2, 1-0) with six of those losses by 20 or more points. Read more
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