UK examines foreign states’ role in sowing discord leading to riots
LONDON — The British government said on Monday officials were examining the role foreign states had played in amplifying disinformation online which had helped fuel violent protests, while warning social media firms they had to do more to stop it.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina flees, army says interim government to be formed
DHAKA — Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday after hundreds of people were killed in a crackdown on demonstrations that began as protests against job quotas and swelled into a movement demanding her ouster.
Religious freedom under attack in Oklahoma schools
For people who supposedly revere the Founding Fathers, some Christian conservatives seem to have no problem ignoring one of their most abiding principles: the separation of church and state. Now the chief of schools in Oklahoma is demanding that all public schools teach the Bible from grades 5 through 12, saying it is necessary for an understanding of the country’s history. It is more of an attempt to ignore much of that history.
US Supreme Court declines to halt Trump’s sentencing in hush money case
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by the state of Missouri to halt Donald Trump’s upcoming sentencing for his conviction in New York on felony charges involving hush money paid to a porn star and left a related gag order until after the Nov. 5 presidential election.
Let’s Talk Food: Chicken hekka
My friend Amy Aoyagi mentioned that she misses eating chicken hekka but there are no restaurants in town that serve this dish anymore. This dish was created in the 1880s, probably in the sugar plantation camps. Hekka is the Hiroshima dialect for sukiyaki and is great for sharing. Amy’s memories are eating hekka that was cooked over a hibachi.
The most disgusting recipe ever for steak is on TikTok. Of course
In a few short years, when super-intelligent cockroaches gather together to analyze the cause of the end of human civilization, I’m pretty sure they will look at each other and say, “Chkkxlk mklkx.”
Gov. Green sees hope, progress since deadly Lahaina wildfires
Organizations around island support breastfeeding mothers
Programs and health organizations across the island are working together to support breastfeeding mothers inside and outside of hospitals and clinics.
Final draft of 2045 General Plan released
Hawaii County released a final draft of its plan for the island’s development over the next 25 years.
At least 91 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed
DHAKA — At least 91 people were killed and hundreds injured in clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.
Ukraine finally deploying US-made F-16 fighter jets, Zelenskiy says
Ukrainian pilots have started flying F-16s for operations within the nation, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday, confirming the long-awaited arrival of the U.S.-made fighter jets more than 29 months after Russia’s invasion.
Israeli strikes hit Gaza schools, hospital compound after talks fail
CAIRO — An Israeli airstrike hit two schools in Gaza City on Sunday, killing at least 30 people, Palestinian officials said, while the Israeli military said it struck a Hamas military compound embedded in the schools.
What’s happening on Day 10 of Paris Games on Monday
PARIS — The Olympic Games are past the halfway point, with the swimming, tennis, archery, fencing and road cycling all drawing to a close on an action-packed Sunday in Paris.
MLB roundup: White Sox 7th team to lose 20 straight
Royce Lewis hit a three-run homer to highlight a six-run second inning on Sunday as the Minnesota Twins sent the Chicago White Sox to their 20th straight loss with a 13-7 win in Minneapolis.
World records tumble as US rule the Paris pool
PARIS — Iron-man Bobby Finke and the U.S. women’s medley relay team shattered world records in golden performances as the Olympic swim meet ended in exhilarating fashion on Sunday with the Americans on top again.
Biden drags Supreme Court into politics
President Joe Biden is treating the Constitution as a mere suggestion in calling for sweeping changes to the United States Supreme Court. For the most part, what he is proposing can only be done by amending the founding document, a process that is extraordinarily difficult, and in this instance, unnecessary.
Chevron dumps California for Texas after 145 years
Chevron Corp., based in California since the days of kerosene lamps, is moving headquarters to Texas after years of fighting Golden State officials over strict environmental policies and costly regulations.
Djokovic fights off Alcaraz to finally strike gold
PARIS — Novak Djokovic completed his career Golden Slam as the 37-year-old Serb fought off Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in a magnificent Olympic men’s singles final battle at Roland Garros on Sunday.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ continues strong box office run during second weekend
Marvel’s “Deadpool &Wolverine” extended its domination of the box office, bringing in $97 million in its second weekend of release, making it the second-biggest movie of the year, behind “Inside Out 2.”
Showman Lyles wins 100m gold by five thousandths of a second
PARIS — After all the talk and all the hype, Noah Lyles duly delivered when it mattered most by winning the closest-ever Olympic 100 metres final by five thousandths of a second on Sunday to give the United States the title for the first time in 20 years.
