Walmart’s strong forecast sparks stock surge to record high
Some U.S. retailers in recent weeks have fanned concerns that consumer spending is waning, but behemoth Walmart is not one of them. Read more
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FDA approves Amgen drug for small cell lung cancer
Patients in the study lived for a median of 14.3 months, compared with a typical survival rate of about five months. Read more
GameStop and AMC tumble as meme stocks rally deflates
Shares of the videogame retailer GameStop tumbled 30% to close at $27.67 after jumping as high as $64.83 on Tuesday. Read more
Justice Department unveils proposal to ease pot restrictions
The proposal, first announced in April, would reclassify cannabis from a so-called schedule one drug to a schedule three. Read more
Biden asserts executive privilege in special counsel interview dispute
The Biden administration’s move came hours before two committees, run by allies of Trump, were set to vote on a resolution holding Garland in contempt. Read more
View the latest weather-related road closures on Oahu
A flood advisory for Oahu has prompted multiple road closures due to flooded roads and landslides. Read more
Israel moves into Hamas stronghold, pounds Rafah without advancing
The slow progress of Israel’s offensive, more than seven months after it was prompted by Hamas’ deadly cross-border raid, highlighted the difficulty of achieving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s aim of eradicating the militant group. Read more
Texas governor pardons Uber driver in BLM protester killing
Daniel Perry was found guilty in April 2023 of murder in the shooting death of 28-year-old Garrett Foster, a U.S. Air Force veteran. Read more
U.S. blocks imports from 26 Chinese firms amid Uyghur labor concerns
The companies are the latest additions to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List. Read more
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Dow tops 40,000, world stocks hit record amid rate cut hopes
U.S. jobless claims fell in the latest week and figures showed U.S. import prices increased 0.9% last month. Read more
Today’s state softball semifinal games postponed
Today’s state softball semifinal games in Division I and Division II have been postponed until Friday, the Hawaii High School Athletic Association announced. Read more
Police search for man suspected in Windward Oahu shooting
“The suspect was last seen on Kalanianaole Hwy and Manana St. He is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach,” read the message from police. Read more
Supreme Court upholds consumer finance watchdog’s funding mechanism
The 7-2 decision, authored by conservative Justice Clarence Thomas, reversed a lower court’s ruling that the CFPB’s funding design violated a provision of the U.S. Constitution. Read more
Trump’s lawyers cite Cohen’s insults to undercut his credibility
Cohen agreed that he had blamed others, including Trump, in the wake of his own criminal convictions on tax and campaign finance charges. Read more
Flood advisory in effect for Oahu, Big Island
Bands of moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms will dampen most islands through Friday, forecasters said. Read more
Why is car insurance so expensive?
Car insurers are still raising prices steeply: The price of motor vehicle insurance rose more than 22% in the year through April, the fastest pace since the 1970s. Read more
Musk’s Neuralink faces long-standing wire problems, sources say
The FDA declined to comment on whether it was aware of the issue or its possible significance. Read more
Mavs beat Thunder, grab 3-2 series edge
Luka Doncic finished with 31 points and delivered his second consecutive triple-double as the Dallas Mavericks moved one victory from their second Western Conference finals appearance in three seasons with a 104-92 victory over the host Oklahoma City Thunder. Read more
No shortage of storylines, intrigue at PGA Championship
With storylines ranging from Scottie Scheffler’s return to the course to Rory McIlroy’s quest to end his major drought to Tiger Woods’ latest attempt to recapture the magic, golf’s greatest questions and most compelling figures have converged at the PGA Championship. Read more
Celtics puts Cavs to bed, advance to Eastern Conference finals
The Boston Celtics are in a familiar place. Read more
Xi lauds China-Russia ties as Putin lands in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to work with counterpart Vladimir Putin to “rejuvenate” their countries as the pair started a day of talks in Beijing, saying China would “always be a good partner” of Russia, according to Chinese state media. Read more
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