Bakery owner is on a mission to make 30,000 macarons for Oahu festival
After seven weeks of hard work, dedication and faith, Nikki Kawahine is nearing the finish line of her mission — making 30,000 macarons for the upcoming Made in Hawaii Festival.
Wildfires are expected to worsen in the decades ahead in Hawaii due to climate change
Cate Blanchett says ‘Lord of the Rings’ cast didn’t rake it in. A perk: ‘I got to keep my ears’
Cate Blanchett has revealed that she and fellow cast members of one of the highest-grossing film series, “The Lord of the Rings,” weren’t paid nearly as much as you might think.
Olympic boxer’s gender is a manufactured controversy
When Italian boxer Angela Carini reported that she had “never felt a punch like that” after conceding to Algeria’s Imane Khelif 46 seconds after their Olympic match began, social media exploded with accusations. Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling chimed in, accusing Khelif of being a man posing as a woman to cheat.
Hamas rewards terrorist behind brutal Oct. 7 attack
Hamas has a new leader. And his elevation speaks volumes.
Researcher designs robot to help children cross streets safely
SANTA ANA, Calif. — It looks a bit like a small lawnmower, but instead of duel handles, a single black pole with a tablet-sized screen attached rises from the machine.
Handling of school bus crisis blasted
A family advocacy group is suggesting that parents affected by the public school bus driver shortage go to the state Board of Education to voice their frustrations and concerns.
Inouye, Kahaloa cruise to easy wins
State Sen. Lorraine Inouye once again defeated challenger Laura Acasio in the Democratic Primary Election Saturday night.
Runoff in mayor’s race
Many veteran observers of local politics thought the Primary Election mayoral race would spawn a runoff in the General Election on Nov. 5 between incumbent Mitch Roth and challenger Kimo Alameda — and that’s what happened.
Hawaiian Electric says customers should not see rate increases due to wildfire settlement
Three council incumbents retain seats in W. Hawaii
Of the four Hawaii County Council Primary Election races in West Hawaii, three incumbents won their seats outright Saturday night, while a fourth race will go to a General Election runoff on Nov. 5.
Israeli strike kills nearly 100 in Gaza school refuge, civil defense officials say
An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City school compound housing displaced Palestinian families killed around 100 people, the Gaza Civil Emergency Service said on Saturday, while Israel said the toll was inflated and 19 militants were among the dead.
GPS spoofers ‘hack time’ on commercial airlines, researchers say
A recent surge in GPS “spoofing”, a form of digital attack which can send commercial airliners off course, has entered an intriguing new dimension, according to cybersecurity researchers: The ability to hack time.
Harris says she supports eliminating taxes on tips, like Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris told supporters in Nevada on Saturday she supported eliminating taxes on tips, taking a similar position to her rival Donald Trump in an effort to win over service workers, an important constituency in the state.
Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran
Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential campaign said on Saturday some of its internal communications were hacked and blamed the Iranian government, citing past hostilities between Trump and Iran without providing direct evidence.
Steves: Amboise’s Loire delights and Leonardo da Vinci sights
As the Loire River glides gently east to west, officially separating northern from southern France, it has come to define one of France’s most popular tourist regions.
Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef
SYDNEY – Water temperatures in and around Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have risen to their warmest in 400 years over the past decade, placing the world’s largest reef under threat, according to research published on Thursday.
Preseason roundup: Caleb Williams sharp as Bears top Bills
Top overall draft pick Caleb Williams passed for 95 yards over two drives and the visiting Chicago Bears rolled to a 33-6 victory Saturday over the Buffalo Bills in the opening preseason game for both teams.
Chiles set to lose bronze medal after CAS ruling
PARIS (Reuters) — American gymnast Jordan Chiles is set to lose her bronze medal in the women’s artistic gymnastics floor exercise competition after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in favour of an appeal by Romania’s Ana Barbosu, who will move up to third place, it said on Saturday.
B-Boy Phil Wizard conjures up magic to win breaking gold
PARIS — Canadian Philip Kim, better known as B-Boy Phil Wizard, produced a spellbinding performance to defeat France’s Danis Civil and capture the first Olympic gold medal ever awarded for men’s breaking on Saturday.
