Inaba, Onishi tapped to lead council
The Hawaii County Council has reorganized its leadership for the upcoming 2024-2026 term.
Beyoncé to perform at halftime of NFL Christmas Day game in Houston
Beyoncé will perform at halftime of an NFL Christmas Day game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.
Giants make ‘necessary switch’ to QB Tommy DeVito; Daniel Jones No. 3
Quarterback Daniel Jones was demoted from starter to No. 3, spelling the beginning of the end to his career with the New York Giants.
Starting pitchers Paul Skenes, Luis Gil win Rookie of the Year honors
Pittsburgh Pirates ace right-hander Paul Skenes capped his first major league campaign by being named winner of the National League Rookie of the Year on Monday night.
Sports in brief for November 19
Detroit Lions are Super Bowl favorites for first time ever
Matt Eberflus, Bears cry foul to NFL on game-deciding FG block
Pictures and video point to a clear penalty on the Packers’ game-deciding blocked field goal on Sunday, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said the day after Green Bay escaped with a 20-19 win.
Lucas Glover: PGA Tour Policy Board ‘think we’re stupid’
Former major champion Lucas Glover called out what he labeled the “cool kid meetings” in criticizing the proposed changes to field sizes beginning in 2026.
DOE: Benioffs have given $2.5M to projects by Hawaii teachers
HONOLULU — The state Department of Education announced Wednesday that, with the support of philanthropists and longtime Big Island residents Lynne and Marc Benioff, chair and CEO of Salesforce, it has distributed $2.5 million to qualifying DonorsChoose projects by Hawaii’s public school teachers.
Rubio as secretary of state — Will he be able to rein in Trump’s isolationist impulses?
President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Florida’s U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio to be secretary of state on Wednesday will elevate the Miami native and son of Cuban exiles to the post of America’s chief diplomat.
Donald Trump is already starting to fail
That was quick.
Alex Jones-affiliated company challenges the Onion’s Infowars purchase
NEW YORK — A losing bidder connected to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones challenged on Monday the Onion’s purchase of Jones’ Infowars website, saying the parody news site won a rigged bankruptcy auction and offered half as much cash as its bid.
No, Trump cannot run for reelection again in 2028
President-elect Donald Trump has mused more than once that he might like to extend his next stay at the White House. But can he run for reelection again in 2028 and seek a third term? The simple answer: No, the Constitution does not allow it.
Let’s Talk Food: KTA Super Stores Recipe Contest winners
Winners of the 2024 KTA Super Stores Recipe Contest were announced in professional, amateur, culinary students and keiki division. Kona coffee was the inspiration to create unforgettable dishes and desserts, showcasing the versatility and unique flavor of Hawaii’s most iconic coffee.
Recipes that will add a new twist to your Thanksgiving dinner
Everyone has their favorites at the Thanksgiving table, and heaven help the cook who takes one of them away. A colleague summed it up perfectly: “You can always add, but you can never subtract.” That creates a conundrum for ambitious cooks tired of making the same things over and over — and over again.
No-frills pioneer Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection
Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection, the no-frills U.S. travel pioneer said on Monday, after struggling with years of losses, failed merger attempts and heavy debt levels. It is the first major U.S. airline to file for Chapter 11 in more than a decade, after a proposed $3.8 billion merger with JetBlue Airways collapsed in January.
European oil giants step back from renewables path
LONDON — Almost five years ago, BP embarked on an ambitious attempt to transform itself from an oil company into a business focused on low-carbon power.
How Trump could bypass the Senate to install his cabinet picks
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has said he might install his picks for top administration posts without first winning approval in the U.S. Senate. This would erode the power of Congress and remove a significant check on his authority as president.
Nation and world news in brief for November 19
Group of neo-Nazis march in Ohio, chanting racist slogans
Trump confirms plans to use the military to assist in mass deportations
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he intended to declare a national emergency and use the U.S. military in some form to assist in his plans for mass deportations of immigrants who do not have legal residency status.
Large Hawaii Island coral recovery project complete
Nearly 11 years of coral growth in West Hawaii waters was successfully relocated to reefs and coral nurseries last week.
