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New 10% U.S. tariffs take effect despite Trump’s 15% vow
The move added to confusion surrounding U.S. trade policy, with no explanation offered in the notice for why the lower rate had been used. Read more
Kauai teen in critical condition after 3-vehicle crash
The teen was taken to Wilcox Medical Center, and later flown to The Queen’s Medical Center with critical injuries. Read more
Dow Jones plunges 821 points amid AI and tariff fears
A broad selloff sent all three major U.S. stock indexes more than 1% lower by the closing bell, as risk appetite was dampened by a combination of persistent fears over potential disruption due to emergent artificial intelligence technology and Trump’s erratic statements on trade policy. Read more
Woman arrested after stabbings in Chinatown, downtown Honolulu
Police said the woman fled on foot through Kawaiaha‘o Cemetery, but officers were able to find and apprehend her on South Street near Kapiolani Boulevard. Read more
Second travel-related dengue case of year identified on Oahu
Teams have been deployed to conduct inspections and implement mosquito control measures in the affected area, officials said, without specifying where on Oahu. Read more
BBC apologizes for airing BAFTA racial slur made by guest with Tourette’s
Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage at the BAFTAs when John Davidson shouted a racial slur. Read more
Kash Patel defends Olympic locker room celebration in Italy
Democrats called the trip a wasteful diversion. Read more
Kaiser workers’ strike set to end Tuesday morning
The United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals said in a news release today that 31,000 members will return to work at 7 a.m. Tuesday in both states after about four weeks of walking off the job. Read more
Supreme Court to weigh oil-industry effort to end major climate suit
The Justice Department sued Hawaii and Michigan in a bid to stop those states from filing climate lawsuits, and industry allies have redoubled their efforts to get the courts and lawmakers to block the cases. Read more
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Former U.K. ambassador to U.S. arrested after Epstein revelations
Mandelson, 72, was fired from the most prestigious posting in Britain’s diplomatic service in September, when the depth of his friendship with Epstein started to become clear. Read more
Son of slain filmmaker Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to murder charges
The 32-year-old Nick Reiner was arraigned during a brief proceeding that had been twice rescheduled, most recently last month, when his original attorney abruptly quit without explanation. Read more
Blizzard slams Northeast, closing roads and canceling flights
Airlines had canceled more than 5,700 flights by this morning and delayed another 900, according to the tracking site FlightAware.com. Read more
Judge Aileen Cannon permanently blocks Trump documents report
Florida-based U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon found that releasing the report would be a “manifest injustice” to the president and two former associates who were charged alongside him. Read more
Operation that killed Mexican cartel boss left dozens dead
The U.S. State Department told U.S. citizens in five Mexican states to “shelter in place.” Read more
Pro surfers blast ISA over 2028 Olympic qualification tweaks
Under tweaks announced by the International Surfing Association last week, the number of surfers qualifying for LA28 from the privately owned World Surf League’s world championship tour will drop to 10 from 20. Read more
High surf for Hawaii continues until Tuesday night
A flood watch for Maui County has been canceled as only light rain showers remain, while the radar shows stronger rain showers and isolated thunderstorms over Hawaii island. Read more
As Trump touts economic gains, many workers still feel the pinch
For millions of Americans, affordability has become a defining issue as the soaring cost of big-ticket necessities such as housing, education, health care and child care take a toll on household budgets. Read more
Dollar softens after court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
The uncertainty could complicate an already unsettled backdrop for forex markets, at a time when traders are dealing with shifting interest rate expectations and geopolitical jitters. Read more
OHA to study feasibility of Native Hawaiian cultural center
The study is part of OHA’s broader vision to revitalize its 29 acres in Kakaʻako Makai, which consists of nine parcels awarded to the agency as part of a partial settlement from the state for unpaid Public Land Trust revenues. Read more
Wichita State sweeps Rainbows
The Wichita State baseball team swept a doubleheader against Hawaii on Sunday, winning 13-3 and 7-1 at Les Murakami Stadium. Read more
Hundreds protest in Verona ahead of Olympics closing ceremony
The rally, “Olympics? No thanks,” was organized by university groups and associations that oppose hosting an event they say disrupts forests, pours concrete onto fragile land and deepens social inequality. Read more
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