Island Life photo for September 11 — Trail treat
Island Life photo for September 11 — Trail treat
US to consider Ukraine missile request as Russia gets Iran help
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken signaled the U.S. would hold talks on Ukraine’s use of Western long-range weapons against Russia, after confirming Moscow had received shipments of ballistic missiles from Iran.
Protesters storm Mexican senate, forcing pause on judicial reform debate
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s Senate paused debate of a controversial judicial overhaul on Tuesday after protesters broke into the building, adding drama to already tense discussions of the reform, which critics fear could undermine the country’s rule of law.
US incomes rose last year but poverty rates changed little, Census data shows
(Reuters) — U.S. inflation-adjusted household income increased but poverty rates showed only modest changes last year, the U.S. Census Bureau reported on Tuesday, offering a mixed snapshot of how American households fared as the economy returned to pre-coronavirus pandemic growth levels, job growth boomed and inflation eased.
Blinken demands overhaul of Israeli conduct in West Bank after killing of US protester
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday demanded an overhaul of Israeli military conduct in the occupied West Bank as he decried the fatal shooting of an American protester against settlement expansion, which Israel said was accidental.
Letters — Your Voice — for September 11
Fear tactics and misinformation
When and where is the Harris-Trump presidential debate?
U.S. Republican candidate Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris will square off next week in their first presidential debate since President Joe Biden quit the race. It will be the first chance some 240 million U.S. voters get to hear Trump and Harris explain their policies side by side ahead of the Nov. 5 election, and a rare moment when the two are in the same room.
Former Hawaii Island man sentenced in cyberstalking case
HONOLULU — A former Big Island man was sentenced Monday to 97 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for cyberstalking and obstruction of justice offenses committed in Hawaii County.
‘This is not going to be a cheap project’
A long-awaited, federally mandated wastewater treatment plant with sewer collection for Naalehu took a step forward with the publication Sunday of a draft environmental assessment.
NOAA ship ‘has a special mission’
A vessel dedicated to exploring the unknown parts of the ocean is docked this week at the Port of Hilo for the first time as the crew and scientists prepare for the next part of their expedition.
Philadelphia gears up for Harris-Trump debate with protests expected
PHILADELPHIA — It is the birthplace of U.S. independence, the “City of Brotherly Love,” and the hometown of beloved fictional boxer “Rocky” Balboa.
US says alleged white supremacists tried to use Telegram to spark race war
U.S. prosecutors unveiled criminal charges on Monday against two alleged leaders of a white supremacist gang, saying they used the Telegram social media site to solicit attacks on Black, Jewish, LGBTQ people and immigrants aiming to incite a race war.
Biden administration finalizes rule to strengthen mental health parity law
The Biden Administration said on Monday it had finalized a regulation to help ensure that the 175 million Americans with private health insurance have access to affordable mental health services.
Philippines arrests celebrity pastor accused of sex crimes
MANILA (Reuters) — An influential evangelist preacher from the Philippines accused of sex trafficking and sexual abuse has been arrested, authorities said on Sunday. Apollo Quiboloy, self-proclaimed “owner of the universe” and “appointed son of god”, is wanted on charges of child and sexual abuse and related allegations of human trafficking. He has denied wrongdoing.
US election officials decry Trump’s threat to jail them if he returns to White House
U.S. election administrators and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ campaign condemned on Monday threats by Donald Trump to jail “corrupt” election officials if he wins on Nov. 5, accusing him of intimidation and inciting potential violence.
Let’s Talk Food: Popping corn
It is believed the first use of wild and early cultivated corn was used for popping.
MLB roundup: Red Sox go back-to-back twice
Rob Refsnyder and Tyler O’Neill hit back-to-back home runs in the third inning and did the same in the eighth inning to help the Boston Red Sox defeat the visiting Baltimore Orioles 12-3 on Monday.
Rangers, D-backs get together for World Series rematch
The Texas Rangers have returned to Phoenix for their first appearance in the city since clinching the World Series crown last Nov. 1.
Biden administration sends Congress long-awaited Ukraine strategy report, sources say
President Joe Biden’s administration has sent Congress a classified report on its strategy for the war in Ukraine, three sources said on Monday, months after a June deadline mandated in a multibillion-dollar spending bill lawmakers passed in April.
Djokovic shut out as young guns usher in new Grand Slam era
An epoch-shifting Grand Slam season dominated by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz has provided the clearest sign yet that the “Big Three” era of men’s tennis is finally over, with Novak Djokovic destined to be its last year-end number one.
