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How fraudsters use cryptocurrency ATMs to target victims
Fraud tied to cryptocurrency ATMs has surged as scammers increasingly use the widely available kiosks to move stolen cash beyond the reach of law enforcement. Read more
Thailand launches airstrikes at Cambodia as border tensions reignite
At least one Thai soldier had been killed and eight were wounded in the fresh clashes that intensified around 5:00 a.m. local time (2200 GMT), a Thai army spokesperson said. Read more
Angst turns to anger in Hollywood as Netflix hooks Warner Bros.
Netflix insisted Friday that it would honor the Warner Bros. business model — that it would continue to release movies in theaters for exclusive runs. Read more
3 sent to hospital after vehicle overturns on Likelike Highway
Three people were sent to the hospital this afternoon after their vehicle rolled over on Likelike Highway. Read more
Kennedy Center Honors fete performers, but Trump takes spotlight
This year’s Kennedy Center Honors, widely seen as the top U.S. recognition for lifetime achievement in the performing arts, feted actor Sylvester Stallone, disco singer Gloria Gaynor, country musician George Strait, “Phantom of the Opera” star Michael Crawford and rock band KISS. Read more
4 arrested at Tower of London after apple crumble and custard thrown
An organization called Take Back Power, which describes itself as a civil resistance group, posted footage of the incident on social media and said two of its members had smothered the display case with apple crumble and custard. Read more
Distressed teen paddler rescued outside of Hanauma Bay
At 10:40 a.m. today, Honolulu Ocean Safety was alerted to a distressed paddler who was located approximately 100 yards off shore of the bay. Read more
U.S. waives $11M Southwest Airlines fine over 2022 meltdown
Southwest in December 2023 agreed to provide over three years to pay a $35 million cash fine and provide $90 million in travel vouchers of $75 or more to passengers delayed at least three hours getting to final destinations because of an airline-caused issue or cancellation over the airline’s handling of the meltdown that stranded more than 2 million passengers. Read more
Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says
“These radar illuminations went beyond what is necessary for the safe flight of aircraft,” Shinjiro Koizumi posted on X, adding that Japan had lodged a protest with China over Saturday’s “regrettable” incident. Read more
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84th anniversary of Pearl Harbor’s attack commemorated without survivors
Some survivors watched the ceremony on a livestream from the mainland. Read more
Indonesia’s Aceh grapples with disease after floods
Cyclone-induced floods and landslides last week devastated three provinces on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, including Aceh, killing at least 940 people, with an additional 276 people listed as missing, government data showed on Sunday. Read more
American Airlines requests notices in Spirit bankruptcy proceedings
In August, Spirit filed for bankruptcy for a second time as it grappled with dwindling cash reserves and mounting losses. The airline said it was exploring all potential opportunities including a merger or sale of the company. Read more
Motorcyclist, 37, dies in motorcycle collision on Kunia Road
This marked the 77th traffic fatality of 2025 compared to 47 at the same time last year. Read more
Water leak damages rare books at the Louvre in Paris
Specialist website La Tribune de l’Art reported that around 400 rare books were affected, blaming poor pipe conditions. It said the department had long sought funds to protect the collection from such risks without success. Read more
Fed’s internal split puts spotlight on Powell’s rate guidance, dissents
Five of the 12 voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee have voiced opposition or skepticism about further easing, while three members of the Washington-based Board of Governors favor a cut. Read more
Bold ’Bows improve to 2-0 in Big West with win over Fullerton
The reserves fueled the Hawaii basketball team’s 69-59 victory over Cal State Fullerton Saturday night at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
HFD rescues injured woman from Olomana Trail
The Honolulu Fire Department dispatched six units to the Olomana Trail for a possible high-angle rescue after receiving a 911 call at 5:07 p.m. for an injured hiker. Read more
Hawaii women’s basketball drops 5th game in a row
UH has committed more than 20 turnovers in four straight games and is 1-4 when reaching that mark this season. Read more
No tsunami threat to Hawaii from magnitude 7.0 quake in Alaska
The quake struck at 10:41 a.m. Hawaii time and was centered about 56 miles north of Yakutat, Alaska, (population 662), at a depth of about 6 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Read more
Lawmakers express concerns about World Cup visas, ban threats
Organizers need government assistance on issues ranging from visas to security while also dealing with ticket prices far beyond the means of the average fan. Read more
Kilauea latest episode features triple fountains, destroys webcam
The U.S. Geological Survey said that episode 38 of the eruption began at 8:45 a.m. and ended at 8:52 p.m., with lava fountains reaching heights over 1,000 feet. Read more
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