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Mariota leads Commanders past Giants to snap 8-game skid
Marcus Mariota, starting in place of the injured Jayden Daniels, completed 10 of 19 passes for 211 yards and one touchdown. Read more
Japan business mood hits 4-year high
The reading, which marked the third straight quarter of improvement, was the highest since December 2021 in a sign firms were weathering the hit from higher U.S. tariffs for now. Read more
Weldibanos, Hauger-Thackery win Honolulu Marathon titles
Tsegay Weldibanos from Eritrea and Calli Hauger-Thackery of England won the JA Honolulu Marathon today, both edging the 2024 winners. Read more
Flood watch covers Oahu, Kauai and Niihau through late Monday
“These showers may become locally heavy at times with isolated thunderstorms,” the flood watch says. Read more
Hawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd dies at 45
Hawaii island Mayor Kimo Alameda said Todd was a longtime public servant whose leadership left a lasting impact on the island’s safety and fire service community. Read more
Israeli Supreme Court rules against attorney general’s dismissal
In March, the cabinet held a no-confidence vote against Gali Baharav-Miara, citing substantial differences between the government and the attorney general, who was appointed by the previous government. Read more
Israel’s Netanyahu accuses Australian counterpart of fueling antisemitism
Gunmen opened fire during an event marking the first night of Hanukkah at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing at least 11 people in what Australian officials described as a targeted antisemitic attack. One of the suspected gunmen was also killed. Read more
Russian ban on Roblox gaming platform sparks rare protest
In wartime Russia, censorship is extensive: Moscow blocks or restricts social media platforms such as Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and YouTube while distributing its own narrative through a network of social media and Russian media. Read more
Police: Father, son behind Jewish festival shooting that killed 15 in Australia
Forty people remained in hospital following the attack, including two police officers who are in a serious but stable condition. The victims were aged between 10 and 87. Read more
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Police release man detained in Brown University mass shooting
Officials declined to elaborate on why the man who was taken into custody was detained in the first place. Read more
HOKU PAC launches to advance Hawaii leaders who champion equality
The Hawaii-based HOKU PAC was established to advocate for state constitutional amendments andpublic policies that advance equality, justice and civil rights, organizers said. Read more
Rob Reiner, Actor Who Went on to Direct Classic Films, Dies at 78
From acting in the TV sitcom “All in the Family” in the 1970s, Reiner went on to become a remarkably versatile director. Read more
4 arrested and charged with gambling promotion
Police arrested three people today on four counts of second-degree promotion of gambling, a Class C felony. Read more
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza wins program’s first Heisman Trophy
With Mendoza at the helm, the Hoosiers followed up a 12-0 regular season with a 13-10 win over Ohio State last week in the Big Ten Championship game. Read more
Woman, 74, struck by garbage truck in Kalihi
The victim received non-life threatening injuries including abrasions after being hit at 11:11 a.m. near Gulick Avenue and North School Street. Read more
HPD investigates whether Halawa, Kalihi shootings are related
Honolulu police are investigating a Friday night drive-by shooting in the Kalihi Valley Homes area in which several unoccupied cars were struck by bullets. Read more
Hunt continues for gunman who killed 2, injured 9 at Brown University
More than 400 law enforcement personnel were deployed on Saturday as police sought the suspect in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island that left two students dead and another nine people wounded at the Ivy League school, officials said. Read more
Sinclaire Johnson breaks U.S. record at Kalakaua Merrie Mile race in Waikiki
The Kalakaua Merrie Mile is a prelude to the JAL Honolulu Marathon, which kicks off Sunday at 5 a.m. Read more
Brazil’s Chianca, France’s Dupont win big wave titles in giant Nazare surf
The unique event saw nine teams of two taking turns using jet skis to tow each other into waves of up to 60 feet in front of thousands of fans lining the cliffs at Praia do Norte near the Portuguese fishing town of Nazare. Read more
Israel says it killed senior Hamas commander in Gaza
Raed Saad helped plan the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel that ignited the two-year war in Gaza, the Israeli military said Read more
Marcos vs. Marcos: The new front in Philippine politics
The raucous rally was called by demonstrators to protest one of the biggest corruption scandals in the Philippines. Read more
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