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HFD airlifts injured hiker from Kalaheo Hills in Kailua

by Victoria Budiono / 8h

A hiker was rescued early Saturday afternoon from a mountaintop above Kalaheo Hills in Kailua, according to the Honolulu Fire Department.

HFD airlifts injured hiker from Mokolii islet in Kaneohe Bay

by Victoria Budiono / 11h

A 59-year-old man was rescued this morning after fainting while hiking on Mokolii islet in Kaneohe Bay, according to the Honolulu Fire Department.

11 injured in stabbing at Michigan Walmart, officials say

Traverse City Walmart stabbing suspect arrested

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by New York Times / 12h

A man armed with a folding knife went on a stabbing spree at a Walmart near Traverse City, Michigan, this afternoon, randomly targeting victims, authorities said.

No proof Hamas routinely stole U.N. aid, Israeli military officials say

USAID finds no Hamas aid theft

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by New York Times / 14h

JERUSALEM >> For nearly two years, Israel has accused Hamas of stealing aid provided by the United Nations and other international organizations. The government has used that claim as its main rationale for restricting food from entering the Gaza Strip.

Taiwan recall campaign fizzles, in setback to its president

Taiwan's historic recall election unfolds

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by New York Times / 14h

TAIPEI, Taiwan >> Two dozen opposition lawmakers in Taiwan appear to have survived an extraordinary recall campaign today that had threatened to remove them from office, put more power in the president’s hands and add to tensions with Beijing.

Trump says Thailand, Cambodia agree to hold ceasefire talks

Cambodia responds to Thai aggression

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by Reuters / 17h

SISAKET, Thailand / WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump said today that the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand had agreed to meet immediately to quickly work out a ceasefire, as he sought to broker peace after three days of fighting along their border.

Clash over a promotion puts Hegseth at odds with his generals

Hegseth faces Pentagon opposition

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by New York Times / 17h

WASHINGTON >> In the spring, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth decided not to promote a senior Army officer who had led troops over five tours in Afghanistan and Iraq because Hegseth suspected, without evidence, that the officer had leaked sensitive information to the news media, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.

Jul 25, 2025

Crews extinguish 2-alarm fire at Waimanalo home

by Star-Advertiser Staff / 1d

Honolulu firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire Friday afternoon at a two-story home in Waimanalo.

Thailand warns of war with Cambodia as deadly clashes continue

Thailand condemns Cambodian civilian attacks

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by New York Times / 1d

Thailand’s acting prime minister warned today that clashes with Cambodia over a border dispute “could develop into war” as the deadliest fighting between the two countries in years extended into a second day.

Honolulu police arrest Waikiki suspect who fled into ocean

by Star-Advertiser Staff / 1d

The Honolulu Police Department officers have arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of second-degree terroristic threatening in Waikiki.

2 Southwest flight attendants hurt when jet drops to avoid aircraft

Southwest flight avoids midair collision

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by Reuters / 1d

WASHINGTON >> Two flight attendants on a Southwest Airlines flight departing Burbank, California, were injured on Friday after pilots took evasive action to dodge another aircraft on takeoff, the airline said.

HFD airlifts hiker lost in steep terrain on Tantalus

by Star-Advertiser Staff / 1d

Honolulu firefighters rescued a woman in her 30s Thursday afternoon from a hiking trail in Tantalus after she got lost in a steep area.

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records; Deckers soars on UGG demand

US stocks hit record highs

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by Reuters / 1d

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched record high closes today, lifted by optimism the U.S. could soon reach a trade deal with the European Union, while Deckers Outdoor surged following a strong quarter for the maker of UGG boots and Hoka sneakers.

Kauai firefighters extinguish blaze at family-owned Kapaa cafe

by Star-Advertiser Staff / 1d

Kauai firefighters put out a blaze overnight at the Olympic Cafe on Kuhio Highway in Kapaa. No injuries were reported.

HFD airlifts seriously injured boy, 8, off Koko Crater Stairs

by Star-Advertiser Staff / 1d

Honolulu firefighters airlifted an 8-year-old boy from Koko Crater Stairs this morning after he fell and suffered an injury.

Wildfire near Kapolei Commons burns 20 acres, 95% contained

by Star-Advertiser Staff / 1d

Honolulu firefighters this morning are still at the scene of a wildland fire near Kapolei Commons that began on Thursday night.

Trump’s name is on contributor list for Epstein birthday book

by New York Times / 1d

President Donald Trump’s name appeared on a contributor list for a book celebrating the 50th birthday of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, evidence that he participated in the collection even as he denied that he signed a sexually suggestive note and drawing.

Suspect, 45, arrested in Kahuku attempted murder case

by Star-Advertiser Staff / 1d

Honolulu police have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with a May shooting in Kahuku that left a woman critically injured.

Planned Parenthood blasts plan to burn $10M in U.S.-funded contraceptives

by Reuters / 1d

BRUSSELS >> The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) today condemned a plan to incinerate U.S.-funded contraceptives worth nearly $10 million in France, a move reported by Reuters earlier this week.

Gabbard’s attacks on Obama put attorney general in tough spot

Gabbard pushes conspiracy allegations

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by New York Times / 1d

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump made clear this week that Tulsi Gabbard was back in his good graces.

Trump orders crackdown on homeless encampments nationwide

by Reuters / 1d

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order urging cities and states to clear homeless encampments and move people into treatment centers - a move that advocates for the homeless said would worsen the problem.

Intel to slash 22% of workforce as CEO tightens spending

Intel stock awaits earnings report

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by Reuters / 1d

Intel is going to end the year with a workforce that is over a fifth smaller than last year, it said on Thursday, and new CEO Lip Bu Tan presented a blueprint for a more cost-disciplined, streamlined chipmaker that would issue “no more blank checks.” The job cuts — a majority of which have been completed already — are part of an effort by Tan since he took the helm in March to turn around the sto

‘South Park’ premiere skewers Trump, prompting White House response

South Park mocks Trump season premiere

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by Tribune News Service / 1d

The season 27 premiere of “South Park” may have been delayed two weeks, but it made quite an entrance Wednesday night – so much so that even the White House took note. It is perhaps not all that surprising since President Donald Trump played a starring role.

FCC approves Skydance’s $8B merger with Paramount

FCC pleased with Skydance concessions

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by New York Times / 2d

The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday that it would allow Paramount to merge with Hollywood studio Skydance, clearing the way for one of the most highly scrutinized media deals in the past decade.

Jul 24, 2025

HPD warns of fake arrest phone scam

by Peter Boylan / 2d

The Honolulu Police Department is warning the public about a phone scam where a fake attorney claims a loved one has been arrested and $8,000 in cash is needed to bail them out.

Shark warning signs posted at Waimea Bay

by Star-Advertiser Staff / 2d

Shark warning signs have been posted at Waimea Bay after a sighting this afternoon, according to city officials.

Justice Department official meets with Ghislaine Maxwell about Epstein

Ghislaine Maxwell cooperation impacts Trump

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by Reuters / 2d

WASHINGTON >> Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said he met accused sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell in Tallahassee, Florida, today and will meet with her again on Friday.

Trump’s ex-lawyer resists ouster as U.S. attorney in New Jersey

by Reuters / 2d

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, said today that she would seek to remain as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey despite a judicial decision this week not to extend her appointment.

Starlink satellite internet network suffers rare global outage

by Reuters / 2d

SpaceX’s Starlink suffered one of its biggest international outages today when an internal software failure knocked tens of thousands of users offline, a rare disruption for Elon Musk’s powerful satellite internet system.

Fed blames tariffs, inflation for $2.5B headquarters renovation

Trump criticizes Fed and Powell

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by New York Times / 2d

Federal Reserve staff members blamed tariffs and inflation for the high cost of the renovation of the central bank’s headquarters Thursday and defended many of the upgrades as necessary for meeting security needs and maintaining the building’s historic architectural aesthetic.

Grammy-winning jazz musician Chuck Mangione dies at 84

Rochester jazz legend Chuck Mangione dies

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23by Reuters / 2d

American two-time Grammy-winning jazz flugelhorn player Chuck Mangione, best known for his 1970s crossover hit “Feels So Good,” died this week at age 84 at his home in Rochester, New York.

Nanakuli fire scorches portable homes

by Star-Advertiser Staff / 2d

Honolulu firefighters extinguished a fire at a few portable homes in Nanakuli early this morning, which sent one woman to the hospital.

HFD airlifts lost hiker from Laie trail

by Star-Advertiser Staff / 2d

A male hiker was airlifted from the Laie Falls Trail on Wednesday afternoon after falling while following a stream and becoming disoriented, according to the Honolulu Fire Department.

Senator demands answers on Chinese engineers in Pentagon deal

Microsoft stops Chinese support Pentagon

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by Reuters / 2d

SAN FRANCISCO >> A U.S. lawmaker today pressed the Defense Department for further details on what information the U.S. military shared with Chinese engineers as part of a cloud computing services contract with Microsoft.

China surveys seabeds where naval rivals may one day clash

by New York Times / 2d

China has entered a new era of ocean exploration. Its top leader, Xi Jinping, has pushed to make China a maritime power — with a world-class navy, the largest deep-sea fishing fleet, and an interest in extracting minerals from the seabed. He wants China’s research abilities to match those ambitions.

Food Network star Anne Burrell’s death ruled a suicide

by New York Times / 2d

Food Network star Anne Burrell’s death has been ruled as a suicide, according to the New York Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Dollar steady as Europe holds rates, Fed and tariffs in focus

by Reuters / 2d

The dollar traded sideways against the euro today after the European Central Bank held rates steady, and was wedged between prospects for higher Japanese rates that supported the yen and worries about political risk after Sunday’s elections.

Hulk Hogan, who helped turn pro wrestling into billion-dollar spectacle, dies at 71

by Reuters / 2d

Hulk Hogan, the American sports and entertainment star who made professional wrestling a global phenomenon and loudly supported Donald Trump for president, has died at the age of 71, World Wrestling Entertainment said today.

Columbia to pay over $200M to resolve Trump probes

Columbia punishes students to restore funding

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by Reuters / 2d

WASHINGTON >> Columbia University said on Wednesday it will pay over $200 million to the U.S. government in a settlement with President Donald Trump’s administration to resolve federal probes and have most of its suspended federal funding restored.