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Oracle reportedly begins cutting thousands of jobs
The layoffs come amid Oracle’s aggressive push to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure to better compete with rivals, such as Alphabet and Amazon, that also offer cloud services. Read more
State reminds Merrie Monarch travelers of ohia quarantine
The quarantine, which has been in place since 2015, restricts the movement of ohia plants and plant parts from Hawaii island due to rapid ohia death, a fungal plant disease that has afflicted more than 1 million trees. Read more
Health officials warn of leptospirosis risk after Hawaii floods
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Trump signs order targeting mail-in voting
The order would use federal data to help state election officials verify who is eligible to vote in their jurisdictions. Read more
Kapolei home fire caused by embers from unattended BBQ grill
The fire originated from the home’s front patio according to HFD, where high winds caused the embers to blow, igniting several wicker furniture items there. Read more
Kihei man found stabbed to death Sunday is identified
On Sunday at about 2 p.m., MPD patrol officers responded to a Kihei residence after a stabbing was reported. Read more
Judge rules Trump’s executive order on NPR, PBS unconstitutional
The ruling will likely have minimal effect on the federal funding of public media. Read more
Dow jumps 1,189 points on hopes of war de-escalation
All three major indexes rallied after the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that President Donald Trump told aides he was willing to end the military campaign against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed. Read more
Judge halts Trump’s $400M White House ballroom project for now
The decision by U.S. District Judge Richard Leon, an appointee of Republican President George W. Bush, keeps the 90,000-square-foot ballroom project on hold while the lawsuit continues. Read more
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1 arrested in Sunset Beach Park robbery, 1 at large
The Honolulu Police Department said District 2 patrol officers responded at around 1:29 a.m. today to a reported robbery near the park’s restroom area. Read more
Police seek second suspect in Aiea armed robbery
The Honolulu Police Department said District 3 patrol officers responded at about 11:14 p.m. Monday to a robbery involving two suspects. Read more
Hegseth says coming days decisive in Iran war
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards hit back with a new threat, saying that they will target U.S. companies in the region in retaliation for attacks on Iran from Wednesday, listing 18 groups including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Intel, IBM, Tesla and Boeing. Read more
Heart group pushes plant-based diet over red meat
In contrast to the federal government’s recommendation of use of beef tallow and consumption of red meat, the AHA pushed for plant-based proteins such as legumes, nuts and seeds, choosing low-fat or fat-free dairy, and, when consuming red meat, selecting lean cuts, avoiding processed forms and keeping portions small. Read more
Tiger Woods pleads not guilty, is stepping away to seek treatment
Tiger Woods released his first public statement since his rollover crash on Friday, announcing he would step away from golf to seek treatment in hopes of “lasting recovery.” Read more
Americans count pennies at the pump as Iran war grinds on
As the Iran conflict entered its fifth week, gas prices had increased about 35% since Feb. 28, with the national average hitting $4.02 per gallon today. It was the largest increase in decades. Read more
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 fatally stabbing boyfriend in Makiki
The 46-year-old man was found unresponsive with multiple stab wounds Friday morning behind a Makiki townhouse by HPD patrol officers. 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
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