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.
South Korea, Japan, US leaders renew pledge to cooperate on regional challenges
SEOUL (Reuters) — The leaders of South Korea, Japan and the United States issued a joint statement on Sunday marking the anniversary of their summit at Camp David and reaffirmed a pledge to jointly tackle regional challenges, South Korea’s presidential office said.
Speak easy? The ups and downs of travel translation apps
Traveling to destinations where you don’t speak the local language can leave you lost in translation. Communicating in the local language helps advance cultural exchange and improves engagement with locals. Overcoming language barriers increases travelers’ ability to immerse themselves in the local culture.
From Britney to Bruce to Bob, music biopics are hotter than ever. How long can they last?
Musicians are the new superheroes.
Steves: Europe’s authentic, lively second cities
Each European country has its marquee city that attracts the vast majority of travelers — think Rome, Paris, Amsterdam. And all too often, that tourist-pleasing destination is a traveler’s one and only stop.
Pieterse wins Tour de France Femmes stage four, Vollering extends overall lead
(Reuters) — Puck Pieterse of Fenix-Deceuninck outsprinted race leader Demi Vollering to win the fourth stage of the Tour de France Femmes on Wednesday and move second overall, with defending champion Vollering strengthening her hold on the yellow jersey.
Battle over evidence in Ireland murder case heads to high court
Hilo Circuit Judge Peter Kubota on Thursday told the Hawaii Supreme Court his decision to release new information about the Christmas Eve 1991 abduction, rape and murder of Dana Ireland to lawyers representing two men wrongly convicted two decades ago trumps the desire of the Hawaii Police Department to keep the evidence confidential.
Tropical Gardening: Color to brighten fall gardening with flowering plants and trees
Temperatures remain warm but things are about to change. Fall will officially arrive Sept. 22 in the northern hemisphere since the sun will move south of the equator. The autumnal equinox for us is spring for those south of the equator. As the earth tips to the north the sun appears to move further from us, days are shorter and plants tend to slow their growth.
Volcano Watch: Aʻo pu makou: We learn together with PIPES
The Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science is celebrating its 30th anniversary of growing the next generation of aloha ‘aina leaders in Hawaii and the Pacific through transformative place-based internships, mentorship, innovative programming, and strategic partnerships.
Wall St wraps up best week of the year as recession fears fade
U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday, extending their biggest weekly percentage gains of the year as worries of an economic downturn eased and investors focused on the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium next week.
Kremlin accuses the West of helping Ukraine attack Russia
MOSCOW — An influential aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the West and the U.S.-led NATO alliance had helped to plan Ukraine’s surprise attack on Russia’s Kursk region, something Washington has denied.
Gaza ceasefire talks paused with resumption planned next week
Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha paused on Friday with negotiators to meet again next week seeking an agreement to end fighting between Israel and Hamas and free remaining hostages, as U.S. President Joe Biden said “we’re not there yet”.
Island Life photo for August 17 — Fancy fish
Island Life photo for August 17 — Fancy fish
Ask Angi: What projects should I never DIY?
We all love the occasional DIY project, but did you know some DIY projects can cause more harm than good?
Westside Stories: Darth Trumpo: The sequel
Not so long ago, in a galaxy not far away…
Supreme Court won’t allow LGBT student protection in certain states
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Friday to let President Joe Biden’s administration enforce a key part of a new rule protecting LGBT students from discrimination in schools and colleges based on gender identity in 10 Republican-led states that had challenged it.
Hurricane Ernesto bears down on Bermuda, already knocking out power
BERMUDA — Hurricane Ernesto bore down on Bermuda on Friday as a Category 2 storm, threatening the British island territory with strong winds, a dangerous storm surge and potentially deadly flooding.
Biden designates 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument
President Joe Biden on Friday designated a national monument to commemorate a 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois, that left several people dead, hundreds injured and destroyed dozens of Black-owned businesses and homes.
Obituaries for August 17
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