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Hawaii’s Bullock leads ‘Bows to rout of Roadrunners
Dre Bullock produced a double-double and reserve guard Isaiah Kerr added 16 points to boost the short-handed basketball team to Thursday night’s 98-71 victory over Cal State Bakersfield at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
Rainbow Wahine hold on to pick up 3rd straight win
Hawaii improved to 9-9 overall and 3-5 in conference play with its third consecutive win. Read more
Detention of 5-year-old by federal agents incenses Minneapolis
The prekindergarten pupil, Liam Conejo Ramos, is pictured in a photo released by the school system as he stands next to a vehicle with an adult’s hand on his backpack. Read more
Wahiawa District Court closes early due to deputy sheriff shortage
Acting Chief Justice Sabrina McKenna ordered that the deadline for filing court documents due today is extended until Friday. Read more
U.S. withdraws from the World Health Organization
President Donald Trump gave notice that the U.S. would quit the organization on the first day of his presidency in 2025, via an executive order. Read more
Alaska Air issues cautious forecast on fuel costs, economic risks
The Seattle-based carrier expects annual profit per share in the range of $3.50 to $6.50, with the midpoint below analysts’ average expectation of $5.54, according to data provided by LSEG. For the first quarter, Alaska expects an adjusted per share loss of 50 cents to $1.50, compared with Wall Street expectations of a 64-cent loss. Read more
Amazon plans thousands more corporate job cuts next week, sources say
Jobs in the company’s Amazon Web Services, retail, Prime Video and human resources, known as People Experience and Technology, units are slated to be affected, the people said, though the full scope was unclear. The people cautioned that the details of Amazon’s plans could change. Read more
Netflix defends Warner Bros bid as shares drop on tepid results
Shares of Netflix fell more than 6% in trading before the bell on Wednesday after the company paused share buybacks to help fund the deal and said that it had already incurred $60 million in costs related to securing financing. Read more
Vampire thriller ‘Sinners’ makes Oscars history with record 16 nominations
Together, the nominations span genres — from historical drama to supernatural horror — and reflect a film academy increasingly willing to reward unconventional storytelling. A handful of nominees also are commercial hits, which could help boost viewership for the March 15th Oscars ceremony. Read more
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Justin Baldoni urges judge to toss Blake Lively’s lawsuit
Lawyers for Lively rejected that characterization, accusing Baldoni and other defendants of taking liberties during the film’s production to promote a sexually charged atmosphere that marginalized women, and then lashing out publicly when she complained. Read more
Airlines issue travel waivers as winter storm threatens disruptions
The National Weather Service has warned that the mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow could make travel dangerous and lead to power outages and tree damage in parts of the Southeast, while heavier snow is expected farther north. The winter storm is expected to bring cold temperatures not seen since 2021, according to AccuWeather, a weather forecasting company. Read more
Man in critical condition after being pulled from Waikiki waters
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene at about 3 p.m. Wednesday off the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. Read more
Firefighters extinguish blaze at Kahala professional building
Firefighters found no occupants inside the building during the fire. No injuries were reported. Read more
3 people arrested over Minnesota church protest
A U.S. magistrate judge in Minnesota rejected a proposed criminal complaint from the U.S. Department of Justice against former CNN anchor Don Lemon, who livestreamed the protest from within the church, according to a source familiar with the matter. Read more
Jack Smith defends Trump investigations before House lawmakers
Smith’s remarks represent the summation he was never allowed to deliver in a courtroom and conclude that Trump “engaged in criminal activity” that undermined democracy and the rule of law. Read more
Woman arrested after she allegedly pours boiling liquid on husband
The man was treated and taken to a hospital, and his wife was arrested on suspicion of second-degree attempted murder. Read more
Zelenskyy, after Trump talks, says territorial issue still unsolved
Zelenskyy said negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. would hold trilateral meetings for the first time in Abu Dhabi on Friday and Saturday. Read more
Ex-Uvalde officer found not guilty of endangering children
Adrian Gonzales, the first officer to arrive at the school, was facing 29 counts of abandoning and endangering children, 19 for the dead, 10 more for survivors Read more
Trump touts ‘total access’ Greenland deal; NATO asks allies to step up
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Reuters in an interview in Davos that it was now up to NATO’s senior commanders to work through the details of extra security requirements. Read more
Deep-sea mining company seeks permit under new Trump rules
Under the new guidelines, The Metals Co. resubmitted an application it had filed last April to operate in part of the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and Mexico known as the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Read more
Police arrest man, 32, for alleged kidnapping in Kailua
Police said the woman was allegedly assaulted while attempting to leave a residence in Kailua, and that the suspect used physical force to prevent her from leaving, causing injuries. Read more
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