Democrat accuses GOP of protecting Musk’s Chinese investments
Nearly a quarter of Tesla’s global revenue in 2023 drew from sales of Chinese-made vehicles from the Shanghai factory, DeLauro said. Read more
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Slow start dooms Hawaii women’s basketball in loss to Clemson
Hawaii (6-4) trailed by as many as 20 points in the first half before chipping away at the lead. The closest UH got was two points at 37-35 in the third quarter after a MeiLani McBee layup off a Tigers turnover. Read more
Stocks rally after inflation data but close lower for the week
After the data, traders raised their slightly increased expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2025, now expecting the first one in March and another by October. Read more
New weight-loss treatment becomes first FDA-approved drug for sleep apnea
The regulator approved the drug for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity, the company said. Read more
Driver rams Christmas market in Germany, killing at least 2 and injuring dozens
The driver, identified as a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian citizen, was arrested, authorities said. He first came to Germany in 2006 and worked as a doctor in a small town 25 miles to the south of Magdeburg, officials said. Read more
Ewa Beach man indicted on meth, fentanyl, ghost gun charges
Blane Apostadiro faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, including a combined mandatory minimum of 20 years for drug and firearm charges, and fines of up to $10 million. Read more
Consumer spending solid; inflation showing progress as year ends
The report from the Commerce Department today showed moderate monthly rises in prices, with a measure of underlying inflation posting its smallest gain in six months. Read more
Man, 28, dies after drive-by shooting in Maili
Police responded to the 87-100 block of Maliona Street at 9:14 p.m. Thursday, and found the man had sustained a gunshot wound and was unconscious. Read more
Traffic stop nets drug, theft charges for Puna man
Curtis K. Brown III was arrested and charged with the theft of a Chrysler minivan, reported stolen on Nov. 29 from the Black Sands Subdivision in Pahoa. Read more
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‘The Eddie’ is a go for Sunday
North Shore city lifeguard Luke Shepardson won the tenth and last Eddie on Jan. 22, 2023. Read more
Starbucks workers’ union goes on strike in 3 major cities
This is the latest in a series of labor actions that have picked up pace across service industries following a period when workers at manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace and rail industries won substantial concessions from employers. Read more
Man, 60s, dies in Makaha hit-and-run
The incident occurred at approximately 10:49 p.m., along Makaha Valley Road. Read more
Senate passes funding bill, averts government shutdown
The late-night vote capped a frantic week that saw President-elect Donald Trump and his billionaire ally Elon Musk defeat an initial bipartisan deal, throwing Congress into disarray. Read more
Bird flu drives egg prices to all-time highs before Christmas
The increases hit consumers already grappling with stubborn inflation and bracing for potentially higher prices on a broad range of items if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on plans to slap tariffs on goods from China and Mexico. Read more
Elon Musk gives nod to German far-right party
Europe’s leading power is expected to vote on Feb. 23 after a center-left coalition government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz collapsed. Read more
4 seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash on H-1 by Camp Smith
Paramedics treated and transported six people to trauma centers, with five of the patients listed in serious condition and one in stable condition. Read more
Starbucks workers’ union plans to strike in 3 U.S. cities
Workers United, representing employees at 525 Starbucks stores across the U.S., said on Thursday that walkouts will escalate daily, and could potentially reach hundreds of stores nationwide by Dec. 24, unless an agreement is reached. Read more
With 51 guilty verdicts, victim’s rape ordeal in France becomes message of hope
Her husband, Dominique Pelicot, 72, who had admitted to drugging her over nearly a decade to abuse her, was the only one to get the maximum sentence: 20 years. Read more
FedEx to spin off its freight trucking business
Shares jumped about 9% in after-hours trading, adding $6 billion to FedEx’s market capitalization. Read more
Deportations jumped in fiscal 2024, outpacing Trump years
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported some 271,000 immigrants to 192 countries in fiscal year 2024, which ended on Sept. 30, according to the agency’s annual enforcement report. Read more
Nick Dunlap named PGA Tour rookie of the year
The 20-year-old American was selected for the Arnold Palmer Award over Max Greyserman, Jake Knapp and Matthieu Pavon, receiving 57% of the membership vote. Read more
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