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South Korea stocks post worst selloff since 2008 crisis
The benchmark KOSPI sank 4.3% on Tuesday, taking its fall from late February’s record closing high to 19.9%, a whisker short of confirming, on some measures, a bear market. Read more
Woman,23, arrested for allegedly stabbing boyfriend to death
A 23-year-old woman was arrested today on suspicion of stabbing her 46-year-old boyfriend to death in Makiki, according to the Honolulu Police Department. Read more
Golden toilet mocks Trump decor as White House defends renovations
Styled to look like marble and gold, the throne features a toilet instead of a seat and a plaque that reads, “A Throne Fit for a King.” Read more
Wahine’s Laura Beeman retires from coaching
University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine basketball coach Laura Beeman announced her retirement from coaching, the school announced in a press release today. Read more
Army probes helicopters near Kid Rock home, anti-Trump protests
Rock posted a video on X, which showed two Army Apache helicopters flying next to his house in Nashville, Tennessee. The singer, standing in front of his swimming pool, can be seen saluting one of the helicopters. Read more
White House ballroom project to include ‘massive’ military complex
“The military is making some upgrades to their facilities here at the White House, and I’m not privy to provide any more details on that,” White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said at a press briefing. Read more
Stocks end mostly lower despite Dow gains
Investors have been focused on how oil prices will affect the global economy after they shot up since the start of the war. Read more
Major U.S. airports return to normal as TSA workers get paid
Airports in Baltimore, Houston, New York, New Orleans and Dallas, which have all experienced massive delays in recent weeks, all reported very short lines today. Read more
Alaska Air signals bigger first-quarter loss as fuel costs surge
Alaska said strong demand seen since late 2025 has recently been hit by external events, including weaker Mexico travel due to unrest in Puerto Vallarta and severe rainstorms and flooding in Hawaii, which together account for about 30% of its capacity. Read more
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Thousands of Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East amid tensions
The paratroopers, based out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, add to the thousands of additional sailors, Marines and Special Operations forces sent to the region. Read more
HFD airlifts lost hiker from Manoa trail
The department said a 911 call was received at 5:30 p.m. reporting a male hiker in his 30s who had been on the trail for about seven hours and was unable to find his way back. Read more
Trump warns Iran over Hormuz as Tehran rejects peace plan
Trump also threatened to attack the desalination plants that supply clean water in Iran. Read more
10M grill brushes recalled after injury reports
In at least five cases, customers sought medical attention “to remove the bristles from their digestive tract or throat,” according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Read more
Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rallies pop up in thousands of U.S. cities
More than 3,200 events had been planned in all 50 states, after the two previous nationwide events attracted millions of participants. Read more
Carissa Moore, Gabriel Medina return to surfing’s world tour
The surfers, who stepped away for a variety of different reasons, might find a different level of competition on the 12-stop tour, now in its 50th year — particularly on legs that feature large, powerful waves. Read more
Mental exam ordered for Hawaii island man accused of stealing mail carrier’s keys
Tristan D. Kiyan is charged with second-degree theft, unauthorized possession of confidential personal information, and marijuana possession. Read more
Trump says intel chief Tulsi Gabbard ‘softer’ than him on Iran nuclear issue
Trump said “yeah, sure,” when asked by a reporter whether he retained confidence in Gabbard, the U.S. director of national intelligence. Read more
Border czar: ICE may remain at airports even after TSA pay resumes
Department officials have said about 50,000 TSA officers should receive paychecks as early as Monday. But it is unlikely that pay will immediately alleviate operational challenges at the agency and at airports around the country. Read more
U.S. to allow Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, breaking blockade
The Russian ship’s arrival would shift the trajectory of a rapidly accelerating crisis in Cuba, buying the island nation at least a few weeks before its fuel reserves run out, analysts said. Read more
There are now more than 50K U.S. troops in the Mideast
While it is still unclear just what the Marines, from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, will be charged with, U.S. officials say the president is weighing whether to try a larger attack, like venturing to seize an island or other ground as part of Trump’s effort to open the Strait of Hormuz. Read more
Chemicals plant in southern Israel hit by Iranian missile or debris
ADAMA, part of Chinese-owned Syngenta Group, said the extent of any damage to the plant was not immediately known. Read more
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