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Bondi suspects were in southern Philippines, where Islamic State is active
It has been eight years since the Philippines declared victory over the Islamic State. But the threat from the militant group has become smaller and fragmented, with lethal attacks by fighters linked to the group rocking the country intermittently. Read more
Man, 19, fatally shot in Salt Lake is identified
Lucky died after he was shot multiple times in Salt Lake by gunmen who remain on the run from police. Read more
Matsuzawa just the second Warrior to be AP All-America first team
Another day, another national honor for University of Hawaii kicker Kansei Matsuzawa. Matsuzawa today was selected to the Associated Press’ All-America first team. Matsuzawa joins defensive lineman Al Noga as the only Rainbow Warriors to be named as AP All-Americans. Noga was selected in 1986. Read more
Maui Mayor Bissen signs short-term rental conversion bill into law
It gives owners of short-term rentals in West Maui three years to convert and five years for owners in South Maui. Read more
Wall Street closes lower as investors position for busy week
“Markets today are struggling with where to find the leadership, in terms of not wanting all the eggs in the AI basket and not having a lot of data yet,” said Carol Schleif, chief investment officer at BMO Family Office. Read more
Hawaii health officials allow Kaimuki restaurant to reopen
Himalayan Kitchen offers Indian and Nepali dishes and has been at its current location for over 15 years. Read more
Dollar edges lower against yen as central bank moves, data loom
The dollar was last down 0.31% against the yen, trading at 155.345 to the dollar. Read more
Brian Walshe convicted of murdering wife Ana after body disposal searches
Jurors in Dedham, Massachusetts, found Brian Walshe, 50, guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his wife Ana Walshe, a real estate executive whose disappearance and death garnered national headlines as grisly details emerged. Read more
Hunting new leads, police seek video of Brown University gunman
Mayor Brett Smiley of Providence, Rhode Island, said officials had no way of knowing if the killer was still in the city. Read more
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Trump mocks Rob Reiner after actor’s killing, draws GOP rebukes
In a social media post, Trump referred to Rob Reiner as “tortured and struggling” and said he and his wife had passed away “reportedly due to the anger he caused” by opposing the Republican president. Read more
FBI foils bombing plot targeting Los Angeles
The four individuals have been charged with conspiracy and possession of an unregistered destructive device, according to the complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Read more
Flood watch continues as rain, high surf hit Hawaii
The National Weather Service said a lingering weather system west of the islands is continuing to pull warm, moisture-heavy air northward, keeping showers in the forecast through at least early Tuesday. Read more
House Republicans accuse D.C. police of manipulating crime data
A Republican-led House committee alleges D.C. police leadership pressured commanders to downgrade crimes in order to lower publicly reported crime numbers. Read more
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy
iRobot generated about $682 million in total revenue in 2024, but its profits have been eroded by competition from Chinese rivals like Ecovacs Robotics. Read more
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
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