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Boy, 8, falls down shaft at Koko Crater Trail

by Victoria Budiono / 8h

An 8-year-old boy was critically injured today after falling roughly 20 feet down a shaft into a bunker-like room near the top of the popular Koko Crater Trail in Hawaii Kai.

Injured hiker airlifted from Nuuanu Trail

by Star-Advertiser Staff / 9h

The Honolulu Fire Department’s Air 1 helicopter airlifted an injured hiker to safety from the Nuuanu Trail this morning.

At least 43 dead, dozens missing after Texas flash flood

by Reuters / 12h

At least 43 people, including 15 children, have been confirmed dead following flash floods in central Texas, authorities said on Saturday as rescuers continued a frantic search for campers, vacationers and residents who were still missing.

Dalai Lama hopes to live beyond 130 years

by Reuters / 13h

DHARAMSHALA, India >> The Dalai Lama said on Saturday he hopes to live until he is more than 130 years old, two decades longer than his previous prediction, following his assurance to followers that he would reincarnate as the spiritual head of the faith upon his death.

Pope Leo takes first action to address abuse by Catholic clergy

by Reuters / 13h

VATICAN CITY >> Pope Leo on Saturday appointed a French archbishop as the new leader of the Vatican’s commission on clergy sexual abuse, in the U.S. pontiff’s first public move to confront an issue that has damaged the global Church’s credibility.

Newly spotted comet is third interstellar object seen in our solar system

New interstellar objects detected approaching

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by Reuters / 13h

WASHINGTON, July 3 >> Astronomers are tracking a newly spotted comet hailing from parts unknown, only the third time such an interstellar object has been observed visiting our solar system.

Rules for portable batteries on planes are changing

by New York Times / 13h

The rules on carrying portable batteries on some of the world’s biggest airlines, and in some of the busiest air travel markets, have changed rapidly this year because of the risk of fires.

U.K. police arrest over 20 supporters of now banned pro-Palestine group

Four arrested at Palestine Action protest

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by Reuters / 13h

LONDON >> British police arrested over 20 people on suspicion of terrorism offences after they showed support for the newly banned Palestine Action group in London on Saturday, hours after the proscription came into effect.

Canada could back aluminum producers if 50% U.S. tariffs persist

by Reuters / 14h

MONTREAL >> Canada has discussed offering financial support to large aluminum producers like Rio Tinto impacted by a U.S.-led trade war, in the event that Washington’s 50% tariff on imports of the metal persist in the medium term, the CEO of a key industry trade group said on Saturday.

Man, 22, arrested for suspicion of attempted murder after Kailua stabbing

by Victoria Budiono / 15h

A 22-year-old man was arrested for suspicion of attempted murder this morning after allegedly stabbing another man during a fight in Kailua, Honolulu police said.

They tried Made in the USA and it was too expensive for their customers

by Reuters / 15h

NEW YORK >> When Plufl co-founders Yuki Kinoshita and Noah Silverman pitched their “dog beds for humans” prototype to Shark Tank in 2022, they envisioned making the plush, snuggly, memory foam beds in China and selling them at retail in the U.S. for $299.

Suspects set fire to exterior air conditioning unit in Kalihi

by Victoria Budiono / 15h

Honolulu police said they have opened an arson investigation after a fire was intentionally set outside a Kalihi apartment early this morning.

Teen arrested after man seriously hurt in Maili beach shooting

by Victoria Budiono / 15h

A 16-year-old boy was arrested late Friday night after a shooting that seriously injured a 22-year-old man at Maili Beach Park earlier that day, the Honolulu Police Department said.

Police seek information after explosion in Camp Erdman restroom

by Victoria Budiono / 16h

Honolulu police responded to an explosion in a restroom facility at Camp Erdman in Waialua early this morning.

Japan’s heat-stressed matcha tea output struggles to meet soaring global demand

by Reuters / 17h

UJI, Japan >> Matcha lovers, brace your wallets!

Trump administration takes aim at rainbow crosswalks like at Pulse nightclub site

by Tribune News Service / 19h

ORLANDO, Fla. >> The Trump administration is seeking to wipe rainbows and other “political banners” from streets and crosswalks across the nation, a move that puts at risk the multi-colored crossing near the former Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

HPD: 4 men injured in drive-by shooting at Kalihi parking lot

by Peter Boylan / 20h

UPDATE

At least 43 dead, dozens missing after Texas flash flood

by Reuters / 21h

Some 43 people, including 15 children, have been confirmed dead following flash floods in central Texas, authorities said on Saturday as rescuers continued a frantic search for campers, vacationers and residents who were still missing.

How Republicans reengineered the tax code

by New York Times / 21h

WASHINGTON >> When Republicans last set out to change taxation in America, they spent years combing through the details of the internal revenue code. They traveled the country, held hearings and drafted early versions of a bill, eventually passed in 2017, that they hoped would transform a sclerotic tax system with long-held conservative principles.

Jul 4, 2025

Woman, 25, dies after collision with Halawa red-light runner

by Peter Boylan / 1d

A 25-year-old woman died following a broadside crash late Friday morning in the Halawa area, Honolulu police said.

Two arrested in Waianae after gunfire; drugs found in car

by Star-Advertiser Staff / 1d

Honolulu police arrested two men this morning after responding to reports of gunfire near a vehicle in Waianae.

July Fourth protests target Trump over domestic policy bill

by New York Times / 1d

As many Americans gathered for cookouts and patriotic parades to celebrate Independence Day today, others assembled at hundreds of planned demonstrations against the Trump administration.

Joey Chestnut wins 17th title, eats 71 hot dogs to reclaim crown

Joey Chestnut wins hot dog contest

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by Reuters / 1d

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut today regained his longtime title of champion in the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating contest at New York City’s Coney Island after he was banned from the competition last year.

Trump signs signature tax-cut and spending bill into law

by Reuters / 1d

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump signed into law a massive package of tax and spending cuts in a ceremony at the White House today, one day after the Republican-controlled House of Representatives narrowly approved the signature legislation of Trump’s second term.

At least 13 dead, over 20 campers missing in Texas floods

by Reuters / 1d

Thunderstorms and torrential rain triggered deadly flash flooding today along the Guadalupe River in south-central Texas, killing at least 13 people and leaving more than 20 girls from a summer camp missing, according to local authorities.

H-1 westbound reopens before Makakilo after rollover crash

by Star-Advertiser Staff / 1d

UPDATE: 12:10 p.m.

Fire damages single-story home in Aiea overnight

by Peter Boylan / 1d

Thirty-four Honolulu firefighters put out a house fire in Aiea last night shortly before midnight.

West Oahu shootings leave one injured, suspects at large

by Peter Boylan / 1d

Honolulu police are looking for suspects in connection with two separate shootings in West Oahu early Friday morning.

Jul 3, 2025

Tulsi Gabbard blasts reporter over Trump coverage

by Reuters / 2d

WASHINGTON >> The top U.S. intelligence officer today leveled an unusual attack on a journalist, accusing a Washington Post reporter of “actively harassing” her staff in a social media post that also accused the media of seeking to undermine President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Alligator Alcatraz receives first immigrant detainees

by Tribune News Service / 2d

MIAMI >> The first detainees arrived at Alligator Alcatraz late Wednesday night, even as the immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades has already faced some operational issues with security and water intrusion.

EPA suspends 144 employees who signed letter criticizing Trump

by New York Times / 2d

WASHINGTON >> The Environmental Protection Agency today placed 144 employees on administrative leave and opened an investigation into their decision to sign a letter accusing the Trump administration of politicizing the agency.

Cessna makes emergency landing near Kona airport

Multiple small plane emergencies Kona

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by Star-Advertiser Staff / 2d

A small single-engine Cessna plane with one pilot aboard made an emergency landing at a beach north of the Kona airport this morning.

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records on jobs data; Nvidia nears $4T

US stocks hit record highs

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by Reuters / 2d

NEW YORK >> Wall Street rallied today to record closing highs, as chipmaker Nvidia rose closer to a $4 trillion valuation and a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report cheered investors, who shrugged off dimming chances for an interest rate cut this month.

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by U.S. immigration officers

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested

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by Reuters / 2d

Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been arrested by U.S. immigration officers and is being processed for expedited removal from the country, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement today.

‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ actor Michael Madsen dies at 67

Actor Michael Madsen dies

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by Reuters / 2d

LOS ANGELES >> Michael Madsen, an actor who appeared in dozens of films including “Reservoir Dogs” and “Thelma & Louise,” has died at age 67, his representatives said today.

Trump’s tax-cut and spending bill clears Congress

Senate works weekend to pass tax

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by Reuters / 2d

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump’s tax-cut package cleared its final hurdle in the U.S. Congress today, as the Republican-controlled House of Representatives narrowly approved the massive bill and sent it to him to sign into law.

HPD: Man, 43, stabbed and robbed at Makiki Shopping Village

by Peter Boylan / 2d

Honolulu police are searching for a man who stabbed and robbed a 43-year-old victim at an ATM early this morning at the Makiki Shopping Village.

Six months after L.A. wildfires, some adjust to new life in RVs

by Reuters / 2d

ALTADENA, California >> Terry Kilgore lives alone in his Altadena neighborhood in California, sleeping in a recreational vehicle and surrounded by empty lots that were once the site of family homes.

Microsoft to cut about 4% of jobs amid hefty AI bets

Microsoft cuts jobs for AI

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by Reuters / 2d

Microsoft will lay off nearly 4% of its workforce, the company said on Wednesday, in the latest job cuts as the tech giant looks to rein in costs amid hefty investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Nvidia set to become world’s most valuable company in history

Nvidia becomes most valuable company

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by Reuters / 2d

Nvidia hit a market value of $3.92 trillion today, on track to become the most valuable company in history, as Wall Street doubled down on optimism about AI. Shares of the leading designer of high-end AI chips rose as much as 2.4% to $160.98 in morning trading, giving the company a higher market capitalization than Apple’s record closing value of $3.915 trillion on December 26, 2024.

Trump withholds nearly $7B for schools, with little explanation

by New York Times / 2d

The Trump administration has declined to release nearly $7 billion in federal funding that helps pay for after-school and summer programs, support for students learning English, teacher training and