‘Alien: Romulus’ scares up $108 million globally; ‘It Ends With Us’ surpasses $180 million
”Alien: Romulus” scared up $108.2 million in its global box office debut, including $66.7 million from 49 international territories.
Malnutrition worsening in Yemen’s government-controlled areas, UN says
ADEN — Acute malnutrition is rapidly increasing in areas of Yemen controlled by the government, with the most critical cases along areas of the Red Sea coast, U.N. food security experts said in a report issued on Sunday.
Blinken arrives in Middle East seeking Gaza ceasefire, Hamas says Israel thwarts efforts
TEL AVIV — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday on another Middle East tour to push for a ceasefire in Gaza but Hamas raised doubts about the mission just hours after he landed by accusing Israel of undermining his efforts.
Island Life for August 19
An asiatica purple crinum lily is pictured on the Big Island. (Carol Tools/community contributor)
Hawaii rotation takes shape with QB2 selected
Walz’s ‘Minnesota nice’ image resonates with some voters in Midwestern battleground state
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wisconsin — David Mattison, a retired postal worker, had spent nearly all of his life in this remote corner of Wisconsin, watching family farms fail and small businesses go under with the hollowing out of the rural economy. So he had approached this year’s presidential election with a sense of detachment, not yet convinced either the Democratic or Republican candidates spoke to his concerns as a voter in rural America – until Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined the Democratic ticket as Kamala Harris’ running mate. Mattison, who has voted for Republicans and Democrats, would have been open to a more conservative candidate. But he said he did not like Republican contender Donald Trump’s divisiveness. And, while Mattison admitted he was unfamiliar with Walz’s policies, he identified with the governor’s background as a Midwesterner who was also raised in farm country.
Ho‘olako Agricultural Innovation Park plans move forward
An environmental assessment is underway as The Food Basket works on plans to open its new Hilo property to beginning- and intermediate-level farmers by January 2025.
Bail more than doubled for Kona teen accused of child porn
A Kona Circuit judge has more than doubled the bail of an 18-year-old Kailua-Kona man accused of production and circulation of child pornography.
No relief in sight for insurance crisis in Lava Zones 1, 2
Community efforts to stabilize the home insurance market in lower Puna have stalled, even as Gov. Josh Green takes emergency actions to address skyrocketing condominium insurance rates.
Water haulers seek more sources
With summer bringing increasingly dry weather the past couple of months, business has picked up for water haulers.
Nearly 68 million suffering from drought in Southern Africa, says regional bloc
About 68 million people in Southern Africaare suffering the effects of an El Nino-induced drought which has wiped out crops across the region, the regional bloc SADC said on Saturday.
Russia’s Kadyrov equips Tesla truck with machinegun for war
Aug 17 (Reuters) — The leader of Russia’s Chechnya region, Ramzan Kadyrov, published a video on Saturday of himself driving a Tesla Cybertruck with what looked like a machinegun mounted on top, saying he would send it to the Ukraine conflict zone.
Ukraine strengthens positions in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelenskiy says
(Reuters) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday his troops had strengthened positions in Russia’s Kursk region nearly two weeks into their incursion, and called for bold decisions by Kyiv’s allies to allow long-range strikes.
At least 17 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike in central Gaza, health officials say
At least 17 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in an Israeli strike in the Gaza town of Zawayda on Saturday, health officials said, as Israel issued new evacuation orders, citing Hamas rocket fire nearby.
Is Shohei Ohtani’s 112-mph homer a slump-buster? Dodgers hope so in tight NL West race.
ST. LOUIS — Shohei Ohtani did his usual toe-tap before planting his front foot firmly in the batter’s box in the fifth inning Saturday night, his body remaining upright and balanced as he unleashed a violent swing and sent a 111.9-mph laser into the right-field bullpen in Busch Stadium for his 38th home run of the season.
New NFL rules — besides kickoffs — fans need to be aware of
LAS VEGAS — The most glaring change to the NFL as the preseason progresses is obviously the kickoff rule.
Lille’s Gomes doing well in hospital after serious head injury, club says
(Reuters) — Lille midfielder Angel Gomes is doing well after he was hospitalised with a serious head injury that knocked him unconscious during Saturday’s Ligue 1 fixture at Stade Reims, club President Olivier Letang said.
NFL preseason roundup: Texans’ defense trips up Giants
British Brooks rushed for a pair of touchdowns and the host Houston Texans forced five turnovers to cruise to a 28-10 win over the New York Giants on Saturday afternoon.
Trump says Harris easier than Biden to beat as race for Pennsylvania heats up
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Saturday he believed Democrat Kamala Harris will be easier to beat than President Joe Biden even as some polls showed her edging ahead in the race for the Nov. 5 presidential election.
Venezuelan opposition protests as election dispute drags on
Venezuela’s political opposition and its supporters gathered in cities around the country on Saturday to demand recognition of what they say is their candidate’s resounding victory in a presidential vote nearly three weeks ago.
