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Dollar slips as euro, Swiss franc rally on Fed independence fears
The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was 0.35% lower at 98.78, snapping a five-day winning streak. Read more
Man, 61, in critical condition after being found unresponsive off Sherwood’s Beach
At about 1:24 p.m., bystanders pulled the man from the ocean and began CPR before lifeguards arrived and took over care. Read more
Powell says he has been threatened with criminal indictment over testimony
“On Friday, the Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to my testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last June,” Powell said in a statement on Sunday in what amounts to a dramatic escalation in the fight between him and Donald Trump that dates to Powell’s first years as chair in 2018. Read more
Episode 40 of Kilauea eruption with high fountains forecast this week
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the forecast has been extended due to prolonged precursory activity. Read more
Cuba defiant after Trump says island to receive no more Venezuelan oil or money
Venezuela is Cuba’s biggest oil supplier, but no cargoes have departed from Venezuelan ports to the Caribbean country since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces in early January amid a strict U.S. oil blockade on the OPEC country, shipping data shows. Read more
A thousand Kyiv apartment blocks still without heating after Russian strike
Russia has intensified bombardments of Ukraine’s energy system since it invaded its neighbor in 2022. Read more
U.K.’s former U.S. envoy apologizes to Epstein’s victims
Mandelson was fired in September over emails that came to light revealing a much closer relationship than previously acknowledged. The veteran British politician called Epstein “my best pal” and had advised him on seeking early jail release. Read more
‘One Battle,’ ‘Hamnet’ claim top trophies at Hollywood’s Golden Globes
“One Battle” was named best movie musical or comedy, one of its four Globe honors, and “Hamnet” earned the best movie drama prize. Read more
Multiple jellyfish stings reported at Waikiki and Ala Moana beaches
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services and Honolulu Ocean Safety responded to multiple box jellyfish-related incidents today. Read more
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Homeland Security to send hundreds more officers to Minnesota, Noem says
Some 2,000 federal officers have already been dispatched to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area in what DHS has called its largest operation ever. Read more
Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group says
According to its latest figures — from activists inside and outside Iran — U.S.-based rights group HRANA said it had verified the deaths of 490 protesters and 48 security personnel, with more than 10,600 people arrested in two weeks of unrest. Read more
2 separate attempted murders in Kalihi under investigation
Honolulu police are investigating two separate cases of attempted murder Saturday night in the Kalihi area. Read more
Erickson beats the buzzer; ‘Bows beat Irvine
Hunter Erickson hit a jumper as time expired to deliver the Hawaii basketball team a 67-66 victory over UC Irvine tonight at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
USGS: Episode 40 of Kilauea eruption ‘could begin any time’ as lava activity increases
Episode 40 of the ongoing Halemaumau eruption could begin at any time, according to scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey. Read more
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder and rhythm guitarist, dead at 78
Along with his late fellow Grateful Dead co-founder and lead guitarist Jerry Garcia, Weir was one of the group’s two frontmen and main vocalists for most of the band’s history. Read more
UC Irvine narrowly avoids upset by Hawaii
UC Irvine (15-2, 6-0) remained undefeated at home this season with its 14th consecutive win. Hawaii fell to 6-9 overall and 0-5 in conference. Read more
Elon Musk’s AI generates sexualized images of real people, fueling outrage
Late Thursday, the Grok account on X started limiting requests for AI images to site subscribers who pay for certain premium features, according to posts from the chatbot. Read more
Hawaiian Paradise Park man, 41, faces firearms, drug charges
The most serious offenses, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and illegally carrying a loaded firearm, are Class B felonies and with a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment. Read more
U.S., Venezuela explore restoring diplomatic ties after after Maduro’s capture
On Friday, U.S. diplomats visited Caracas to assess a “potential” resumption of embassy operations for the first time in nearly seven years. Read more
Police identify pedestrian who died a month after Hilo crash
Police said they believe that alcohol and inattention were factors in the crash. Read more
Landfill collapse in Philippines kills 4; dozens missing
Authorities detected signs of life in some areas and were waiting for the arrival of a large crane to help lift debris. Read more
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