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Moped rider, 71, critical after collision in Waipahu
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Puna man charged in attempted distribution of 10 pounds of meth
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Report: Bovino removed as Border Patrol ‘commander at large’
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Israel recovers last hostage body from 2023 Hamas attack
The recovery of the remains could pave the way for a limited reopening of the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt, the devastated enclave’s main gateway to the outside world, in line with Israeli pledges. Read more
Ye apologizes for antisemitic remarks; treated for bipolar disorder
“I lost touch with reality,” Ye wrote in the ad, attributing his behavior to an undiagnosed brain injury and an untreated bipolar disorder. Read more
Reuters/Ipsos poll: Trump’s immigration approval drops to record low
The poll, conducted nationwide Friday through Sunday, gathered responses before and after immigration officers on Saturday killed a second U.S. citizen in Minneapolis during confrontations with protesters over Trump’s deployment of immigration agents to cities across the U.S. Read more
Nike slashes 775 U.S. jobs to speed up automation, boost profit
The cuts will primarily impact distribution center roles in Tennessee and Mississippi, where the sneaker giant operates large warehouses, the person said. Read more
New offshore oil drilling leases offered in California
The move is part of a push by President Donald Trump’s Interior Department to expand offshore drilling. It faces strong opposition in California, a state known for ambitious climate change policies, strong environmental regulations and an iconic coastline. Read more
European countries including U.K. lose measles elimination status
Spain, Austria, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan also lost their status, and the WHO urged countries to boost vaccination rates, particularly among under-protected populations, to prevent the viral disease infecting more children. Read more
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Green calls on Legislature to pause tax breaks for all income levels
Hawaii taxpayers at all income levels would see their future tax breaks paused for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 tax years. Read more
As U.S. warships near, Iran and allies ramp up retaliation threats
The fiery rhetoric has been a standard part of Iran and its allies’ messaging to Washington. Read more
Meta, TikTok, YouTube to stand trial on youth addiction claims
The trial in California Superior Court, Los Angeles County is a test case for thousands of other lawsuits seeking damages for social media harms, in a legal onslaught that could erode Big Tech’s longstanding legal defense. Read more
Winter storm snarls U.S. travel, forces mass flight cancellations
The storm is set to become by far the costliest severe weather event since the Los Angeles-area wildfires, AccuWeather said. Read more
Trump says he is on ‘similar wavelength’ with Minnesota governor after fatal shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other Democratic leaders have fiercely opposed the immigration surge, which they characterize as a lawless invasion that puts public safety at risk. Read more
Death toll from sunken Philippine ferry climbs to 15, hundreds rescued
Search and rescue teams scouring the area in calm waters have helped speed up operations, Coast Guard Commander Romel Dua of Southern Mindanao District said. Read more
Gold blasts past $5,000 to record high on safe-haven rush
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Moped rider, 23, seriously injured in McCully-area crash
EMS said the victim was not wearing a helmet. Read more
Obamas blast Trump and ICE conduct: ‘This has to stop’
On Sunday, protests grew as people watched cell phone video captured by bystanders of Pretti’s shooting. Read more
New Zealand resumes victim recovery efforts after fatal landslide
New Zealand police on Monday restarted recovery efforts for the victims of a landslide that hit a busy campground on the country’s North Island last week. Read more
Democrats vow not to fund ICE after shooting, imperiling spending deal
Bipartisan legislation to fund a broad swath of the government and avert a shutdown at the end of this coming week appeared to be in grave danger Saturday as key Senate Democrats vowed to oppose it after federal agents shot and killed a Minneapolis resident. Read more
U.S. climber scales Taiwan’s tallest building Taipei 101 without ropes
U.S. climber Alex Honnold scaled the Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or safety netting on Sunday, watched by thousands of cheering and waving fans as he clambered up one of the world’s tallest buildings. Read more
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