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New White House plaques attack Trump’s Democratic predecessors, Bush
The plaques are a striking addition because both Republicans and Democrats have traditionally viewed the historic building as a symbol of national unity. Trump, however, has not shied from using the White House as a stage for his more combative style of politics and for rewriting history. Read more
In national address, Trump touts first-year highlights
The Republican president, who regularly complains that he does not get credit for his accomplishments, touted his administration’s work this year on a range of issues from reducing border crossings to bringing down prices of some goods. Read more
U.S. judge will block hundreds of Trump administration layoffs
“The chaotic nature of these has been continuing and has affected employees of the government in many ways, including loss of potential alternative jobs and loss of healthcare coverage,” Illston said. Illston, an appointee of Democratic former President Bill Clinton, said she would block the U.S. State Department and Education Department from laying off about 250 and 150 employees respectively, pending the outcome of a lawsuit by unions. Read more
Trump attends ceremony for return of U.S. personnel killed in Syria
Trump, accompanied by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware for the “dignified transfer” of the bodies in the presence of their families. Read more
Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 15 murders as funerals of victims begin
Funerals of the Jewish victims of the attack began on Wednesday, amid anger over how the gunmen – one of whom was briefly investigated for links to extremists – were allowed access to powerful firearms. Read more
Man, 36, serious after being struck by car on Ahuimanu Road
Paramedics treated the man for multiple, traumatic injuries and took him to a hospital in serious condition. Read more
U.S. blockade likely to reduce foreign currency in Venezuela, stoke inflation
Foreign currency flows to Venezuela’s private sector, both in cash and cryptocurrency, could fall in the coming weeks after Washington ordered a blockade of oil tankers under sanctions, analysts and business leaders said, likely stoking inflation in the OPEC member. Read more
Man seriously injured after pickup truck flips in Kaneohe
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene at Hui Iwa Street at about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to treat the man, who suffered serious injuries. Read more
Medline rises in Nasdaq debut, tops 2025 IPOs with $46B valuation
Shares of the company opened at $35, compared with its IPO price of $29 per share. Read more
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Fire at Kauai Sea Farm caused about $144K in damage
The Kauai Fire Department says the fire occurred Tuesday, shortly after 7:30 a.m., at the Kauai Sea Farm on the eastern shore of Nomilu Fishpond in Kalaheo. Read more
U.S. appeals court: National Guard deployment in D.C. may continue
The unanimous opinion by three judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia is a win for Trump as he asserts sweeping authority to deploy troops in American cities over the objections of local leaders, who have sued to stop him. Read more
Rob Reiner’s son Nick appears in court on murder charges
Nick Reiner, 32, was ordered to return to Los Angeles County Superior Court for a continuation of his arraignment on January 7. No explanation was given in court for the delay in the hearing. Read more
Prison guard banned for life from Hawaii public schools after alleged attack
Aukusitino I. Noga Jr. was allegedly angry after his son was whistled for two fouls in close succession during an exhibition game between Mililani and Moanalua high schools. Read more
Warner Bros. says Ellisons’ ‘misled’ shareholders in takeover bid
Paramount, which is controlled by the Ellisons, has said that its proposed transaction has a “full backstop” from the billionaire family. Read more
Oscars telecast to move from ABC to YouTube in 2029
Walt Disney-owned ABC has been broadcasting the Oscars, the film industry’s highest honors, for decades. Read more
2 adults, 2 children seriously hurt in H-1 crash in Kapolei
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to the crash with four ambulances at about 6:15 a.m. Read more
House Republicans block move to extend health care subsidy
By a vote of 204-203, the House voted to stop the last-minute move by Democrats, aided by four Republicans, to force quick votes on a three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act subsidy. Read more
Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa, to start rookie QB Quinn Ewers
Coach Mike McDaniel hinted Tuesday that a change could be coming after a 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night. Read more
Google works to erode Nvidia’s software advantage with Meta’s help
The effort is part of Google’s aggressive plan to make its Tensor Processing Units a viable alternative to Nvidia’s market-leading GPUs. Read more
Man seriously injured after truck flips in Kaneohe
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services administered life support and transported him to an emergency room. Read more
Water main repairs to close lanes on Ward Avenue by Blaisdell
The work will require lane closures along Ward Avenue near the driveway to the Blaisdell Concert Hall. Read more
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