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FDA authorizes first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes in U.S.
The authorized pods from Los Angeles-based Glas Inc, a small vape maker that uses technology to age-gate its devices, include flavors such as Classic Menthol, Fresh Menthol, Gold and Sapphire, the FDA said. Read more
FEMA funds available to help Kona-low victims
The funding can be used to reimburse nonprofits for the cost of emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoring disaster-damaged roads, bridges and public facilities, FEMA officials said. Read more
Man, 59, in critical condition after becoming unresponsive on boat off Oahu
Honolulu Ocean Safety Department officials said they received a 1:01 p.m. call about the unresponsive man. Read more
Power outage shuts Oahu Circuit Court building
All First Circuit Court hearings and trials scheduled for today at Kaahumanu Hale, 777 Punchbowl St., will be rescheduled. Read more
Kamehameha Highway closure planned for rockfall work near Waimea Bay
The total estimated cost for the slope stabilization project is $34.4 million, with completion expected this summer. Read more
Taiwan’s president defies China with visit to African nation
China views democratically governed Taiwan as part of its territory with no right to state-to-state ties, a position Taiwan’s government strongly disputes. Read more
Ex-Patriots receiver acquitted on assault, strangulation charges
The jury delivered its verdict after just a few hours of deliberation today. Read more
FDA blocks studies showing COVID vaccine safety
The studies, which cost millions of dollars in public funds, were conducted by scientists at the agency, who worked with data firms to analyze millions of patient records. Read more
GOP bill includes $1B for Trump’s ballroom project
The measure does not mention the president’s proposed new ballroom, which is being challenged in court, but Trump has insisted that a main reason for the project is to enhance security. Read more
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New housing funds trade profits for more affordable units
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Episode 46 lava fountains end after 9 hours in Halemaumau crater
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Supreme Court allows Voting Rights Act ruling to take effect
The action by the justices, though procedural, is likely to undercut legal challenges to Louisiana Republicans’ decision to delay the state’s congressional primary elections and seek a new electoral map that could be beneficial to Republicans. Read more
Kennedy starts push to help Americans quit antidepressants
The initiative focuses on the most widely prescribed class of psychiatric medications, first-line treatments for depression and anxiety that include Zoloft, Lexapro, Paxil and Prozac. Read more
Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz
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Major publishers sue Meta, Zuckerberg over AI training
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Man, 18, shot by HPD officers in McCully
Honolulu Police Department officers shot an 18-year-old man this afternoon shortly before 4 p.m., according to a news release. Read more
Met Gala’s embrace of Jeff Bezos causes backlash
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Monk seal Kaiwi welcomes new pup at Kaimana Beach
State officials said Kaiwi, also identified as RK96, gave birth to the pup at sunset on Sunday. Read more
Waimanalo head-on crash seriously injures 2 people
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said the crash occurred at about 2:45 p.m. and involved two patients, a 35-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman. Read more
Lake Wilson closed as Wahiawa Dam rehab gets underway
The lake’s closure officially began at 1 a.m. Sunday, according to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, which said it was “in the interests of public safety” and for the foreseeable future. Read more
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