Israeli bombardment kills dozens in Gaza as health officials prepare polio campaign
Israeli strikes on Saturday killed at least 48 people in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian health authorities said, as clashes took place in central and southern areas of the enclave ahead of the planned start of a polio vaccination campaign.
Dutch canal vaulting competition keeps centuries old tradition alive
POLSBROEKERDAM, The Netherlands (Reuters) — Contestants from all over the Netherlands gathered in the central village of Polsbroekerdam on Saturday for the yearly national ‘fierljeppen’ or canal vaulting contest.
China, Philippines accuse each other of ramming ships in South China Sea
The Philippines and China exchanged accusations of intentionally ramming coast guard vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, the latest in an escalating series of clashes in the vital waterway.
Pope to visit Jakarta’s Istiqlal mosque in push for interfaith harmony
JAKARTA — When Pope Francis visits Indonesia next week, he will stop by a mosque in Jakarta that has an unusual feature – a tunnel connecting it to the city’s Catholic cathedral, as part of a push for interfaith harmony on his 12-day Asia-Pacific tour.
Harris calls Trump cemetery visit disrespectful, political stunt
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Republican presidential rival Donald Trump on Saturday over a visit he made to soldiers’ graves at Arlington National Cemetery that was later used in campaign video footage.
Sublime Sinner secures safe passage at US Open as Swiatek rolls on
(Reuters) -Jannik Sinner avoided the fate of his top rivals, reaching the fourth round of the U.S. Open while fellow top seed Iga Swiatek gained momentum in her quest for a sixth Grand Slam title after a pep talk from Serena Williams on Saturday.
49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall shot in San Francisco
Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, the 49ers’ first-round draft pick this past spring, was shot in a robbery attempt Saturday afternoon near San Francisco’s Union Square.
MLB roundup: Dodgers open with back-to-back-to-back HRs in win
Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman became the first trio in franchise history to open a game with three consecutive homers and Tommy Edman delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the top of the ninth inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Saturday.
Russian bomb hits high-rise building in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, killing seven
(Reuters) — A Russian guided bomb attack on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv hit a residential building and a playground on Friday, killing seven people and injuring at least 77 more, local authorities said.
Mexican drug lord who founded ultra-violent Zetas is released from US prison
One of the most notorious drug chiefs in Mexico’s history, Osiel Cardenas, was released from a U.S. prison on Friday into the custody of immigration officials who may deport him.
First Harris-Walz interview scores 6.3 million viewers on CNN
CNN’s much-anticipated sit-down interview with the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz averaged 6.3 million viewers Thursday, according to data from Nielsen.
Volcano Watch: The Island of Hawaiʻi Interagency Operations Plan for Volcanic Eruptions
Last month, the Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory adopted the Island of Hawai‘i Interagency Operations Plan for Volcanic Eruptions (hereafter referred to as the Interagency Volcano Plan).
Controversial Trump biopic ‘The Apprentice’ lands US release date before election day
Here is one October surprise you can put on your calendar now: The Donald Trump biopic “The Apprentice,” which set tongues wagging when it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, has secured theatrical distribution by Briarcliff Entertainment and will hit theaters on Oct. 11, less than a month before the presidential election.
Putin defies war-crimes warrant with plan to visit Mongolia
Bloomberg News — Russian President Vladimir Putin received assurances ahead of a planned visit to Mongolia that he won’t be arrested for alleged war crimes under a warrant from the International Criminal Court, according to two people familiar with the Kremlin’s preparations.
Wegovy reduced COVID deaths in obese patients, study shows
Novo Nordisk A/S’s Wegovy reduced deaths and illness from COVID in a large study that took place during the pandemic, more evidence of the blockbuster shot’s benefits beyond weight loss.
Obituaries for August 31
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Letters — Your voice — for August 31
V2H can improve your self-sufficiency
Ask Angi: How can I reduce water usage?
Reducing your home’s water usage is a great way to positively impact the environment and reduce your water bills, especially during the year’s hottest months. If you’ve been trying to save water by taking speedy showers, there might be a better way.
Tropical Gardening: Palms grace Italy and even Switzerland
Today’s column comes to you as we head for Italy. We are already missing the tropical ambiance of Hawaii Island and won’t be back until two days before the Nov. 5 election. We especially want to be home for that event.
Kusch chosen to succeed Rep. Nakashima
HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green on Friday announced the appointment of Matthias Kusch to fill the House District seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Mark Nakashima, who was unopposed in the recent primary election.
