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Woman, 82, critically injured after being pinned beneath SUV in Manoa
The Honolulu Fire Department responded to the scene, and found the woman trapped beneath the SUV at the marked crosswalk. Read more
Trump hails ‘golden age’ in State of the Union as voters sour on economy
U.S. President Donald Trump boasted in his State of the Union address on Tuesday that he had ushered in “the golden age of America,” seeking to project an aura of success despite sagging approval ratings and deepening voter frustration ahead of November’s midterm election. Read more
Anthropic digs in heels in AI dispute with Pentagon, source says
The AI startup has refused to remove safeguards that would prevent its technology from being used to target weapons autonomously and conduct U.S. domestic surveillance. Read more
Democrat says DOJ withheld Epstein files on Trump abuse claim
“Oversight Democrats can confirm that the DOJ appears to have illegally withheld FBI interviews with this survivor who accused President Trump of heinous crimes,” Democratic Representative Robert Garcia said in a statement. Read more
Head-on collision in Hauula sends 4 to the hospital
Paramedics treated four patients — a man and woman in their 60s, and a man and woman in their 20s and 30s, for multiple injuries. Read more
High surf advisory covers most north, east shores
North shores will see waves of 18 to 24 feet this evening, dropping to 15 to 20 feet. Read more
Yen weakens on report Japan prime minister questioned rate hike plans
The yen weakened 0.69% against the greenback to 155.74 per dollar. Read more
Mexico weighs legal action after Musk links president to drug cartels
Musk’s post on X followed the capture and killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, “El Mencho,” by Mexican security forces. Read more
No-shows by Trump’s envoy to France increase diplomatic friction
A property mogul with no previous diplomatic experience, Kushner served a federal U.S. jail sentence for illegal campaign contributions and tax evasion, but was pardoned by Trump in 2020. Read more
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Pacquiao, Mayweather announce September rematch in Vegas
The aging greats will have their rematch Sept. 19 live on Netflix in the first boxing match held at the Las Vegas Sphere. Read more
Motorcyclist, 19, seriously injured in H-2 crash in Waipio
The crash occurred near the Ka Uka Boulevard off-ramp at about 5 p.m. during peak rush hour traffic. Read more
Savannah Guthrie offers $1M for tip leading to mother’s return
Guthrie, a “Today” show host, made the new offer in a four-minute video posted on Instagram in which she acknowledged that her 84-year-old mother may already be dead. Read more
CBS contributor Attia steps down after Epstein emails emerge
Attia’s name appears more than 1,700 times in the trove of 3 million documents released as part of the Epstein files by the U.S. Department of Justice on January 30. Read more
Trump contradicts top general on Iran conflict outlook
Caine has said that there would be a potentially high risk of American casualties and that such an operation would have a negative effect on U.S. weapon stockpiles. Read more
Carmakers push toward ‘eyes-off’ driving despite safety, liability questions
Car companies for years have been enhancing driver-assistance systems, which automatically control speed and steering. Read more
FedEx sues U.S. for refund on Trump’s emergency tariffs
More than $175 billion in U.S. tariff collections are subject to potential refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled 6-3 that Trump overstepped his authority. Read more
Kaiser Permanente workers return to work after 4-week strike
Negotiations, meanwhile, continue on new contracts as workers return as scheduled at Kaiser hospitals and clinics across California and Hawaii. Read more
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
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