Harris calls for end to war in Gaza, no Israeli reoccupation
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris called on Tuesday for an end to the Israel-Gaza war and said that Israel must not reoccupy the Palestinian enclave once the nearly year-old conflict comes to an end.
FBI probing threatening letters sent to election officials in six states
The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating suspicious packages that were sent to election officials in six states on Monday, the law enforcement agency said in a statement on Tuesday.
Letters to the editor for September 17
The ‘scourge’ of roadside vendors
MAGA’s Trumpbilly Elegy
For the second time this summer, Americans have witnessed a presidential campaign debate unlike anything we’ve seen since the dawning of the Television Age.
Telegram CEO’s arrest smacks of empty posturing
The arrest in France of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has brought into sharp focus one of the major conflicts of our age. On one hand, we want privacy in our digital lives, which is why we like the kind of end-to-end encryption Telegram promises. On the other, we want the government to be able to stamp out repugnant online activities — like child pornography or terrorist plotting. The reality is that we can’t have our cake and eat it, too.
Nation and world news in brief for September 17
Tito Jackson, founding member of the Jackson 5, dies at 70
Dolphins sign quarterback Tyler Huntley after Tua Tagovailoa injury
MIAMI — Tyler “Snoop” Huntley is the newest member of the Miami Dolphins.
With McCaffrey out, 49ers’ defense needed to step up. Instead, it took a step back.
There was plenty of blame to go around in all phases for the 49ers Sunday in a 23-17 road loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Rams’ Cooper Kupp, Jonah Jackson to miss ‘extended time’ with injuries, Sean McVay says
The long list of Los Angeles Rams injuries keeps growing, with star receiver Cooper Kupp and starting left guard Jonah Jackson expected to miss “extended time,” coach Sean McVay said Monday.
Jordan Chiles appeals to Swiss court over fight for Olympic gymnastics bronze medal
Jordan Chiles said she would make every effort to get her bronze medal back, and that fight continued Monday.
Study shows how a woman’s brain reorganizes during pregnancy
WASHINGTON — Pregnancy triggers vast changes in a woman’s body – hormonal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and more. And, as a new study reveals, the brain undergoes major changes too, some fleeting and others more enduring.
‘Shogun’ wins best drama, ‘Hacks’ surprises in comedy at TV’s Emmys
LOS ANGELES — “Shogun,” a sweeping, historical epic set in imperial Japan, claimed the prestigious best drama trophy at Sunday’s Emmy Awards, and “Hacks” upset defending comedy champion “The Bear” at television’s highest honors.
Emergency veterans bill appears to be on a fast track
WASHINGTON — The House on Tuesday is set to consider legislation that would fill a nearly $3 billion gap in veterans benefits ahead of a Sept. 20 deadline.
Boeing freezes hiring, weighs furloughs as strike enters fourth day
SEATTLE — Boeing is freezing hiring and weighing temporary furloughs to cut costs as a strike by more than 30,000 workers entered its fourth day on Monday.
Congress searches for stopgap funding deal amid rancor
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Congress returns from a weekend recess on Monday and will attempt to broker a deal on legislation to temporarily fund a range of federal programs, with no clear path and just 15 days remaining before money runs out.
Let’s Talk Food: Food allergies on the rise
Adult-onset food allergies are increasingly common, according to Jim Baker, MD, CEO and chief medical officer of Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE). “It was almost unheard of for an adult to develop a food allergy,” Baker says. An estimated 15 million Americans have food allergies, according to FARE and at least 15% of them developed those allergies as adults.
Council members establish wishlist of legislative priorities
Changes to state regulations regarding e-cigarettes and midwives are among a wishlist of state bills the Hawaii County Council hopes to see pass next year.
Three juveniles arrested after threatening Parker School
The head of school at Parker School in Waimea said three juvenile boys who were arrested and charged Friday with terroristic threatening for an online video threat to the school were students, but not at Parker.
HVO: Kilauea briefly erupted Sunday night west of Napau Crater
Kilauea briefly erupted Sunday night, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory announced Monday.
Sunday night weather ‘disturbance’ dumps rain on E. Hawaii
The windward side of the Big Island received a cloudburst Sunday night, and while Hilo and vicinity are known for rainy weather, the downpour was notable because September is the dry season for most of Hawaii.
