Diablo Canyon, the last remaining nuclear power plant in California, gets a lifeline
The California Public Utilities Commission approved a plan Thursday to keep the Diablo Canyon Power Plant near San Luis Obispo open for at least six more years.
Look inside the UAW’s work to organize transplants, EV autoworkers
After learning in 2020 that he and his fellow Honda Motor Co. Ltd. workers wouldn’t receive a summer bonus because of pandemic-induced plant shutdowns, Joab Scott launched the “Honda Associates United!” group on Facebook to discuss with coworkers the possibility of organizing his workplace in Marysville, Ohio.
‘Wonka’ waltzes to $39 million opening, propelled by Chalamet’s starring role
NEW YORK — “Wonka” debuted with $39 million in box office sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. That made it a strong start for the Timothée Chalamet -starring Willy Wonka musical that underscored the young star’s draw.
Listen up. The closing of the teenage mind is almost complete
My revelation came in the spring, after a typical day in 11th-grade AP English. The topic was gender and how the experiences of the authors we were studying related to our world today. Unfortunately, I didn’t hear anything I hadn’t heard many times before.
Reality check — intifada has nothing to do with genocide of Jews
When New York Rep. Elise Stefanik repeatedly — and now infamously — badgered three college presidents about the nuances of free speech last week, she attempted to push her narrative that elite schools are antisemitic by equating “chants for intifada” with “genocide of Jews.”
Christmas came early: Shop with a Cop helps 50 keiki choose holiday gifts on Saturday
Christmas came early Saturday for 50 keiki who teamed up with law enforcement officers for a shopping spree at the Kona Walmart.
Judge orders bail study in hit-and-run case
A 70-year-old Hilo man accused of the hit-and-run death of a 79-year-old Hilo woman will remain in the custody of Hawaii Community Correctional Center — at least for now.
Hawaii traffic fatalities are down, impaired driving is up
Dec. 16—Traffic deaths are down but incidents of impaired driving and speeding are up statewide this year as law enforcement officials remind motorists to drive sober and stay safe this holiday season.
Scams ramp up during holidays
It’s the heart of the holiday season and people are in a giving mood.
Police: Naked assailant attacks 3 neighbors
A 42-year-old Puna man is accused of assaulting three neighbors — while he was naked.
Motorcycle clubs, Southwest Airlines deliver ‘Toys for Lahaina’
About two dozen gleaming motorcycles with riders sporting the colors of different clubs pulled up to the curb fronting the Southwest Airlines ticket counter at Hilo International Airport shortly afternoon Friday.
Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus’ traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas
BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Bethlehem is gearing up for a subdued Christmas, without the festive lights and customary Christmas tree towering over Manger Square, after officials in Jesus’ traditional birthplace decided to forgo celebrations due to the Israel-Hamas war.
Order blocking enforcement of Ohio abortion ban stands after high court dismisses appeal
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Supreme Court has dismissed the state’s challenge to a judge’s order that has blocked enforcement of Ohio’s near-ban on abortions for the past 14 months.
Latino Democrats shift from quiet concern to open opposition to Biden’s concessions in border talks
WASHINGTON — Prominent Latinos in Congress looked on quietly, at first, privately raising concerns with the Biden administration over the direction of border security talks.
Nation & world news – at a glance – for Sunday, December 17, 2023
Biden’s border negotiations mark seismic shift on immigration politics
Netanyahu says Israel is as ‘committed as ever’ to war after soldiers mistakenly killed 3 hostages
JERUSALEM — Three Israeli hostages who were mistakenly shot by Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip had been waving a white flag and were shirtless when they were killed, military officials said Saturday, in Israel’s first such acknowledgement of harming any hostages in its war against Hamas.
Cardinal is convicted of embezzlement in big Vatican financial trial, sentenced to 5½ years
VATICAN CITY— A Vatican tribunal on Saturday convicted a cardinal of embezzlement and sentenced him to 5½ years in prison in one of several verdicts handed down in a complicated financial trial that aired the city state’s dirty laundry and tested its justice system.
Maunakea Observatories’ Maunakea Coin Contest 2024 is Now Open and Accepting Entries from Students in Grades K-12
Hilo, Hawai‘i – Hawai‘i Island students can have a chance at immortality if their design is chosen for minting of a keepsake coin as part of the annual Maunakea Observatories “Maunakea Coin Contest.” Students can vie for the top honor of having their design on a bronze or aluminum coin for 2024. Hundreds of students enter each year, and thanks to generous community partners, the top three winners in each grade category will earn additional prizes.
Dakar Rally winner Austin Jones has extensive resume after just 5 years of racing
CONGRESS, Ariz. — The hands are in constant motion, yo-yoing the wheel left, right, left in small corrections and full turns. The feet dance in the cramped space above the floorboard, stabbing between clutch, gas and brake.
Death of Adam Johnson from skate blade prompts new look at neck guard mandates in youth hockey
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — A day after professional hockey player Adam Johnson suffered a fatal cut to his throat during a game in England, Dan Sacco went out and ordered his 10-year-old twins new neck guards.
No regrets for Ja Morant over suspension with actions, not words, proving lesson learned
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Being suspended for the first 25 games of the NBA season was tough on two-time All-Star Ja Morant, who said Friday he had “some horrible days” as he worked to focus on himself away from basketball.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar falls and breaks hip at Los Angeles concert
LOS ANGELES — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was undergoing surgery for a broken hip Saturday after falling at a concert in Los Angeles.
The Giants describe newly signed Korean star Jung Hoo Lee as a ‘perfect fit’
SAN FRANCISCO — When the San Francisco Giants set out this offseason to improve on a disappointing 2023 season, adding athleticism, defense and the ability to put the ball in play were priorities.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out.
Editorial: Democrats, make a border deal to save Ukraine
In exchange for approving a supplemental national-security bill providing aid to Israel and Ukraine, Republican lawmakers are insisting on a far-reaching crackdown on the flow of migrants at the US’s southern border. Many Democrats continue to resist the GOP’s demands. They should reconsider.
