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E-scooter rider injured in crash on Lanihuli Street
A 22-year-old woman was taken to a hospital in serious condition after an e-scooter crash involving a vehicle on Lanihuli Street early Sunday evening, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services. Read more
Earthquake in southwest China forces thousands to evacuate
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake in China’s southwest region of Guangxi early on Monday killed two and forced more than 7,000 in the city of Liuzhou to evacuate as search and rescue operations continue and authorities warn of transport disruptions. Read more
Memo: Hundreds at health agencies to be stripped of job protections
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Ukraine drones kill 4 in Russia as Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year
A fourth person was killed in the Belgorod region bordering northeastern Ukraine, local authorities said, while Russia’s defense ministry said that by midday more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones had been downed over the country in the past 24 hours. Read more
HPD: Man, 75, dies after surfing in Hawaii Kai area
EMS officials said crews responded at 10:23 a.m. to an unresponsive surfer who was brought to shore by boaters. Read more
Woman in critical condition after scuba diving off Kewalo Basin
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Trump’s Greenland envoy Landry arrives in Nuuk
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
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Israeli strikes kill 8 people in Gaza, medics say
In the weeks since halting its joint bombing with the U.S. in Iran, Israel has stepped up its attacks in Gaza, where Hamas has been tightening its grip, even as Israeli troops remain in control of more than half the territory. Read more
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Pedestrian injured after being struck by car near Keeaumoku Street
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services transported the pedestrian, 36, to a hospital in serious condition. Read more
Woman, 71, injured in hit-and-run on Nimitz Highway in Kalihi
The motorist continued traveling westbound on Nimitz Highway without stopping to render aid or provide information, police reported. Read more
HPD: Man, 23, injured in Kakaako shooting
The suspect has been described as an African American man wearing a light blue shirt and blue jeans last seen leaving the area on a yellow motorcycle. Read more
Conor McGregor returning to UFC in July to fight Max Holloway
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The decision by the Senate’s parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, deals a blow to the Trump administration, which has sought the money for security purposes related to the ballroom. Read more
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The Long Island Rail Road carried 82 million customers last year. Most were weekday commuters on their way to jobs in New York City. Read more
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Zelenskyy vows to avenge Russian strike that killed 24 civilians
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2 killed, 4 injured in head-on crash on Hawaii island highway
It was the second double-fatal crash within a 13-mile stretch of the highway in 10 days police said. Read more
Israel kills Hamas armed wing leader Haddad in Gaza strike
The Israeli military said today that Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in what it described as a precise strike on Gaza City on Friday. Israel has repeatedly carried out strikes on Gaza since the ceasefire started. Read more
Kalaheo Bridge to reopen to contraflow starting Monday
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