UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in Manhattan in targeted attack
The suspect, wearing a mask and carrying a gray backpack, fled on foot before mounting an electric bike and riding into Central Park, police said. Read more
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’Bows cannot overcome slow start in road loss to Grand Canyon
The Hawaii basketball team’s second-half effort was not enough to complete a comeback from an 18-point deficit in a 78-72 loss to Grand Canyon tonight at Global Credit Union Arena in Phoenix. Read more
Honolulu lifeguards rescue 2 kayakers behind ‘Flat Island’
Lifeguards rescued both visitors via jet ski and brought them to shore safely. Read more
Witnesses sought in hit-and-run of bicyclist at Volcanoes park
Park officials said the incident occurred at about 9:20 a.m. within park boundaries at the intersection of Highway 11 and the road to Namakanipaio Campground. Read more
Small earthquake off East Oahu felt throughout the island
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the small quake was not a tsunami threat to Hawaii. Read more
Wisdom the Laysan albatross has laid another egg at Midway
The bird, which is about 74 years old, has a new mate and has laid another egg. Read more
Trump team agrees to FBI background checks for nominees
FBI background checks have long been a routine part of transitions. Read more
Trump’s pick to lead DEA withdraws from consideration
“Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set it, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration,” Chronister, a Florida sheriff, said in a post on X. Read more
Hawaii Bowl will be homecoming for 4 San Jose State coaches
Kickoff for the nationally televised game will be at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Read more
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Oahu restaurant owner must pay workers $158K for wage violations
The amount includes unpaid tips plus damages for the 14, and unpaid overtime for one employee at two restaurants — one in Kahala and one in Chinatown. Read more
Rising surf along most north, west shores prompts advisory
The National Weather Service says a new northwest swell is expected to build this afternoon and peak tonight, prompting the advisory from noon today to 6 a.m. Wednesday. Read more
Mattel sued over ‘Wicked’ dolls with porn website link
In a proposed class action filed in federal court in Los Angeles, Holly Ricketson said she bought a “Wicked” doll for her daughter, who then visited an adult entertainment website through the link provided by the toymaker. Read more
Chinese war games may start soon as Taiwan’s president tours Pacific
China has held two rounds of war games around the island so far this year, and its forces operate nearby on a daily basis. Read more
Cornerback Stone only UH player on All-MWC teams
Stone, who transferred to UH in January 2023 after three years at Wyoming, was one of the nation’s top cornerbacks, according to Pro Football Focus. Read more
Bloomberg: Kennedy would be ‘beyond dangerous’ as health secretary
Bloomberg, speaking at the two-day Bloomberg American Health Summit in Washington, called on Senate Republicans to persuade President-elect Donald Trump to “rethink” his choice of Kennedy for health secretary. Read more
Cyber Monday U.S. spending breaches $13 billion
Consumers spent 7.3% more compared to Cyber Monday in 2023. Read more
‘The fire still burns,’ says Woods as he targets 2025 comeback
Woods has not played since July and he underwent surgery for nerve impingement on his lower back in September, an injury that he said took him by surprise and caused him tremendous pain. Read more
South Korean lawmakers call to impeach President Yoon after martial law rescinded
Yoon told the nation in a TV address that martial law was needed to defend the country from nuclear-armed North Korea and pro-North anti-state forces, and protect its free constitutional order, although he cited no specific threats. Read more
Bear attacks surge in Japan as aging hunters face challenges
A record 219 people were victims of bear attacks, six of them fatal, in the 12 months through March 2024, while more than 9,000 black and brown bears were trapped and culled over that period, according to Japan’s environment ministry. Read more
China bans key mineral exports to U.S. amid trade tensions
Beijing’s directive on so-called dual-use items with both military and civilian use, which cites national security concerns and takes immediate effect, also requires a stricter review of end-usage for graphite items shipped to the U.S. Read more
Interim athletic director extends Hawaii football coach Timmy Chang’s contract
Chang concluded his third season as head coach with Saturday’s 38-30 victory over New Mexico at the Ching Complex. Read more
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