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Warriors’ rally falls short in shootout loss in San Jose
Living up to its spread-and-shred nickname, San Jose State held on for a 45-38 victory over Hawaii tonight at CEFCU Stadium on the Spartans’ campus. Read more
Suspect in Kapolei stabbing charged with attempted murder
A 37-year-old man was charged today with the attempted murder of a 39-year-old man who was found lying on the ground in Kapolei with multiple stab wounds Sept. 6. Read more
Dodgers beat Blue Jays to win back-to-back World Series titles
The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in extra innings of a decisive seventh game of the World Series early on Sunday to become Major League Baseball’s first repeat champion in 25 years. Read more
Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over treatment of Christians
Trump called Nigeria a “disgraced country” and warned its government must move quickly. Read more
Russia denounces ‘excessive’ U.S. military force in Caribbean, backs Venezuela
A U.S. campaign in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific against what Washington says is the illegal drug trade has targeted at least 14 boats and killed 61 people. Read more
U.S. retailers left short-changed as penny production ends
The National Retail Federation said the dearth of pennies has hit retailers in urban and rural areas, with no clear geographic pattern. Read more
Uncertainty persists for Americans waiting for food stamps
Late Friday, President Donald Trump said that the administration would provide the funding for food stamps in November once a federal court could clarify “how we can legally” supply the money. Read more
2 males shot, security guard stabbed at Mayor Wright Homes
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said paramedics treated the three victims, who were all in serious condition, and took them to emergency rooms Read more
Scientists try to prove link between Amazon mining, disabilities in babies
While scientists have warned of the risks that mercury could pose to Indigenous children in the Amazon, none have established a causal link to disabilities in their communities, as this study may soon do. Read more
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No. 5 Kapolei beats No. 3 Mililani to earn first berth in OIA Open title game
Kapolei has accomplished one first and will be seeking another. Read more
Maui police identify Texas man, 47, killed in car crash
This was Maui County’s 15th traffic fatality this year compared with 13 at the same time last year. Read more
Dodgers escape late rally to force World Series Game 7
The World Series will go the distance for the first time since 2019. Read more
Parents rush to seek leucovorin for autism despite limited data
A surge in demand for the decades-old drug leucovorin has overwhelmed doctors after federal officials suggested potential benefits for some autism-related symptoms. Read more
HPD arrests 3 in Ewa Beach e-dirt bike crackdown
In a statement, police said officers from District 1 and support units from District 8 conducted an e-bike and e-dirt bike operation in the Ewa and Kapolei areas on Thursday. Read more
Trump unveils renovated Lincoln bathroom amid White House changes
Trump, who has drawn criticism from preservationists and Democrats for adding a Mar-a-Lago-style sheen to the historic mansion, unveiled the remodeled white-and-black-marbled bathroom via social media. Read more
White House issues new rule restricting access for journalists
The National Security Council said the change was made because structural changes to the NSC mean White House communications officials are now “routinely engaging with sensitive material.” Read more
Court permanently blocks Trump voter citizenship proof rule
Several lawsuits have challenged the president’s March 25 executive order, a sweeping order aimed at overhauling federal elections, and courts had already temporarily blocked it from going into effect. Read more
FBI opposes push for Gabbard to take lead on counterintelligence
The FBI letter was the latest example of tensions between Gabbard and her counterparts at other intelligence agencies, including FBI Director Kash Patel. Read more
Trump says U.S., Canada will not restart trade talks
Carney did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Read more
Yen faces worst monthly drop since July as BOJ disappoints
The yen clawed back some losses after Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government has been monitoring foreign exchange movements with a high sense of urgency as the yen weakens. Read more
Disney networks go dark on YouTube TV after failed talks
The affected Disney networks include ESPN, ABC, FX, Nat Geo, Nat Geo Wild, Disney Channel, ABC News Live and others. Read more
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