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Representative Chuck Edwards, who represents a North Carolina district hit hard by flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in late September, called out the “outrageous rumors” spread by “untrustworthy sources trying to spark chaos.” Read more
Trump while still president in 2020 had sent coveted COVID tests to Putin during a crippling shortage in the United States and around the world, according to the Woodward book. Read more
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation has issued a “notice to proceed” to its chosen contractor that is tasked with finishing the nearly $10 billion Skyline project by the start of the next decade. Read more
The unidentified aide said the two might have spoken a half-dozen other times since Trump left the White House. Read more
An army of seemingly unstoppable, tree-killing insects is wreaking havoc on one of Hawaii’s most iconic trees. Read more
The law bans almost all abortions after a “human heartbeat” is detected, typically around six weeks, before many women know they are pregnant. Read more
Honolulu is asking for more legal fees to defend against a 2023 federal civil rights lawsuit alleging three Honolulu Liquor Commission investigators subjected another investigator to discrimination, harassment and a hostile work environment based on his sexual orientation and race after starting his job with the city in 2022. Read more
Trump ally Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of social media platform X, will attend the rally. It will be the first time Musk has appeared at a Trump campaign event since endorsing the former president after the July 13 assassination attempt. Read more
One of the more far-fetched rumors is that Helene was an engineered storm to allow corporations to mine regional lithium deposits. Read more
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Over the summer, the Aala Respite facility was set up as part of a joint effort between the city and state to provide shelter and medical care for vulnerable, medically fragile people who’ve experienced long-term homelessness on Oahu. Read more
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation is seeking a $1 billion appropriation from state funds for the city’s rail project. Read more
Biden landed this afternoon in Greer, South Carolina, where he was met by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, among others. Read more
The 165-page filing is likely the last opportunity for prosecutors to detail their case against Trump before the Nov. 5 election given there will not be a trial before Trump faces Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Read more
Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance faced off in New York City tonight for their one and only vice-presidential debate, hosted by CBS News. Read more
His decades of humanitarian work after leaving office, including the promotion of human rights and alleviating poverty in countries around the world, earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Read more
A plan to eventually bring up to 900 affordable housing units to North Kapolei as part of one overall mixed-use development is being considered. Read more
Western North Carolina residents faced a “post-apocalyptic” landscape on Monday in the wake of Helene, with hundreds of people still missing and residents struggling amid flooded roads and a lack of basic services. Read more
The order from Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney allows abortions to resume for now, though the state can appeal to have the law reinstated. Read more
That move follows introduction of Council legislation — namely, Bill 52 and Resolution 199 — that seeks more regulation at the city and state levels over the use and possession of e-bikes. Read more
Bill 22, if adopted, will allow some currently banned “consumer fireworks” — specifically, ground-level fountains and sparklers — to be legally sold to those with permits, during designated periods like New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July. Read more
Adams, 64, entered the plea before U.S. Magistrate Judge Katharine Parker at his first appearance in the case in Manhattan federal court. Read more
