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FEMA resumes disaster prevention grants after court ruling
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Analysts and even some in the government, however, question whether such a strategy would have any meaningful impact in arresting the yen’s current weakness. Read more
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Leeward Coast urged to conserve water amid ongoing storm outages
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Man, 50s, seriously injured after 30-foot fall from Waianae ridge
The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call at 5:14 a.m. for a hiker in distress in Waianae. Seven units with 19 personnel responded. Read more
U.S. import prices post biggest increase in 4 years
The larger-than-expected rise reported by the Labor Department today also reflected strong gains in the prices of food and consumer goods. Read more
Iran still weighing U.S. proposal despite negative response
Publicly, Iranian officials poured withering scorn on the prospect of any negotiations with the administration of President Donald Trump. Read more
Long lines reported at major airports as more TSA officers quit
President Donald Trump today said he could deploy National Guard troops to airports to address security needs. Read more
Shot fired from truck in Waimanalo, no injuries
According to the Honolulu Police Department, officers responded around 9:33 a.m. to reports of gunfire near Mokulama Street and Makakalo Street. Read more
Jury finds Meta, Google liable in social media addiction trial
The outcome could influence thousands of similar cases against the tech companies brought by parents, attorneys general and school districts. Read more
Senate Republicans block bid to halt Iran war again
The Senate voted 53-47 to block a resolution that would force the president to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress voted to approve what Trump has called Operation Epic Fury, which is now in its fourth week. Read more
U.S.-backed strike hit Ecuador dairy farm, not drug camp
The video was meant to show that the U.S. military, which for months has bombed boats it says are carrying drugs from South America, was “now bombing Narco Terrorists on land,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote on social media. Read more
Meta ordered to pay $375M in child exploitation case
The verdict marks the first time a jury has ruled on such claims against Meta, as the company faces a wave of lawsuits over how its platforms affect young people’s mental health. Read more
Hawaii National Guard rescued 138 people, provides other assistance
The National Guard supported ground rescues of 91 people and air rescues of 47 people and three canines. Read more
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Trump picks ‘alpha male’ influencer to be tourism envoy
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