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Hawaii considers gas tax pause as pump prices surge
The governor is reviewing various options, including executive actions, his office said. Read more
Knicks erase 29-point deficit to stun Spurs, move 1 win from title
The Knicks, who trailed 81-52 in the third quarter, lead the best-of-seven series 3-1. They can clinch their first title since 1973 on Saturday night, when Game 5 will be played in San Antonio. Read more
HPD investigating Nalanui Street murder
Just before 8:30 p.m., the 70-year-old victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Read more
Haiku couple car jacked on Hana Highway
At about 5:27 a.m. today, MPD officers responded to a reported robbery in the first degree on Hana Highway near the Hookipa Beach. Read more
Pentagon’s Hegseth warns Cuba that arms procurement could invite confrontation
“It would be unwise of the government of Cuba to try to procure or get access to the types of weapons that could reach this base or the American homeland,” Hegseth said, without offering more specifics about the weaponry in question. “They would be inviting the kind of confrontation not only do they not want but they could not stand. No country on Earth can match the capabilities of the United States of America.” Read more
SpaceX IPO demand tops $250B as investor interest surges
Investor demand is still subject to change before the IPO prices, expected on Thursday afternoon. Read more
Nick Bilton turns to adviser as ‘60 Minutes’ faces unrest
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Honolulu police seize $11K in cash, 18 gambling machines in Mililani
Investigators seized 18 gambling machines, more than $11,000 in cash and illegal drugs to collect as evidence. Read more
WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces not invited to White House
President Donald J. Trump has yet to host a WNBA or NBA championship team during his terms, and this will be the first time the Aces have not made a White House visit after winning a title. Read more
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Dow falls nearly 1,000 points as tech stocks slide
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 953.33 points, or 1.87%, to 49,918.78, the S&P 500 lost 119.66 points, or 1.62%, to 7,266.99 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 509.32 points, or 1.98%, to 25,169.50. Read more
FDA clears sunscreen ingredient long used in Europe and Asia
The ingredient, bemotrizinol, works by blocking ultraviolet radiation. It filters out two kinds of ultraviolet rays: ultraviolet A, which contributes to wrinkles and skin aging, and ultraviolet B, which causes sunburns. Read more
White House again shrugs off high prices amid war with Iran
“No, I love it, the numbers were great,” the president told reporters today. “I love the inflation.” Read more
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after Trump threatens more attacks
Iran’s top joint military command responded to the strikes by warning that it would fire on any vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely closed for months. Read more
U.S. consumer inflation hits highest level in 3 years in May
Trump won the 2024 presidential election in large part because of his promise to lower inflation, but has seen his approval rating tumble as frustration mounts over his handling of the economy. Read more
Bill Gates testifies Epstein blackmailed him over affairs
Gates also testified that he never witnessed any criminal conduct from Epstein. Read more
Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary
Platner’s victory, long expected after Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign in April, puts him in a general election contest against Sen. Susan Collins, a five-term Republican with a history of frustrating Democratic attempts to oust her. Read more
Anti-immigrant protests flare up across Belfast after knife attack
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the attack, which took place in north Belfast late on Monday evening, as “sickening.” Video of it was shared widely on social media. Read more
NASA picks crew for SpaceX, Blue Origin mooncraft test
The mission will be a delicate dance in low-Earth orbit of multiple spacecraft involved in NASA’s complex Artemis program, the flagship U.S. effort to return people to the moon for a long-term presence. Read more
House passes GOP’s $70B immigration bill
The vote was 214-212 along party lines, with every Democrat opposed. Read more
Rising fuel prices hit U.S. farms as Iran war drags on
Fuel prices linked to the Iran war continue affecting U.S. agriculture as farmers enter the growing season. Read more
Stellantis recalls 1.3 million Jeeps over fire risk
The automaker said the issue could, in rare circumstances, cause combustible materials to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire. Read more
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