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Trump warns some Americans may die amid U.S. strikes in Iran
The U.S. military has named the operation “EPIC FURY,” the Pentagon said on X. Read more
No. 3 Rainbow Warriors continue winning ways against No. 6 BYU
The third-ranked Hawaii men’s volleyball team had no problem recording its 11th sweep of the season, handling No. 6 BYU 25-18, 25-21, 25-16 tonight at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
U.S. and Israel attack Iran, targeting its leadership
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard’s first wave of retaliatory missile and drone attacks had been launched against Israel, and all U.S. bases and interests in the region were within Iran’s reach, an Iranian official told Reuters. Read more
Neil Sedaka, singing craftsman of memorable pop songs, dies at 86
Sedaka co-wrote and sang some of the definitive teenage anthems of the late 1950s and early ’60s, including “Calendar Girl,” “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen” and “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do.” Read more
Hawaii board fines helicopter operator $10K for unauthorized commercial activity
The Pupukea Marine Life Conservation District, established in 1983, is one of Hawaii’s most heavily visited nearshore marine areas, according to BLNR. Read more
Most high seeds advance through opening round at state wrestling
Hunter Berger won his first-round match at the Texaco/HHSAA State Wrestling Championships at Blaisdell Arena today, moving him within three victories of the career grand slam. Read more
Woman fatally shot in Kapolei; suspect in custody, HPD says
The 36-year-old suspect went “to his 16-year-old ex-girlfriend’s residence to confront her,” HPD officials said. Read more
Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic AI
Anthropic said it would challenge any risk designation in court by the Department of Defense, which the Trump administration has renamed the Department of War. Read more
ICE car chase in Newark leads to crash involving children
ICE agents were trying to apprehend a man, Christian Oswaldo Guevara-Guerra, who was driving a van when the crash happened, according to DHS. Read more
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Dorsey’s blunt AI warning sharpens debate over jobs and profits
“I don’t think we’re early to this realization. I think most companies are late,” he added as he laid out plans to cut over 4,000 jobs, nearly half the company’s workforce, as part of an overhaul to embed AI across the fintech’s operations. Read more
Woman, 21, seriously hurt after vehicle rollover in Hawaii Kai
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene at about 4:15 a.m. near Kamiloiki Elementary School. Read more
Embassies evacuate in Mideast with Trump ‘not happy’ on Iran
“We’re not happy with what’s going on. They should make a deal, they’d be smart if they made a deal,” Trump told reporters at the White House. Read more
Warner Bros. signs $110 billion deal with Paramount
The agreement caps a bidding war after Netflix declined to match Paramount’s latest $31-per-share offer, which was deemed superior by Warner Bros. Read more
Bill Clinton to lawmakers investigating Epstein: ‘I saw nothing’
Clinton told the House of Representatives Oversight Committee that he would not have flown on the late financier’s plane if he had known about his alleged sex trafficking of underage girls. Read more
Woman, 82, succumbs to injuries from Manoa pedestrian collision
The vehicle struck the 82-year-old woman while she was crossing within a marked crosswalk. Read more
E-motorcyclist, 15, critically hurt in Nanakuli collision
The Honolulu Police Department’s Vehicular Homicide Section responded to the intersection of Farrington Highway and Lualualei Naval Road at about 10:15 p.m. Read more
Pentagon fires another laser at drone, prompting new air closure
The strike was startlingly reminiscent of a similar episode this month, also near El Paso. Read more
Health officials allow U-Choice In restaurant in Ala Moana to reopen
Health officials advised the food establishment to continue to monitor and maintain proper drainage of all floor drains. Read more
Pakistan bombs targets in Afghan cities, minister calls it ‘open war’
It was the first time Islamabad has attacked the Taliban rather than militants allegedly backed by them, a stark rupture in ties between the Islamic neighbors. Read more
Rainbow Wahine pull away for win over UC Davis
Saniyah Neverson hit two quick 3-pointers to start the fourth quarter and the Hawaii women’s basketball team ran away with a 67-46 win over UC Davis tonight at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
Road win keeps Rainbows in tie for Big West lead
The Hawaii basketball team held off UC Davis 77-73 today at University Credit Union Center in Northern California. Read more
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