Hawaii health officials report 3 more coronavirus-related deaths, 1,532 additional infections.
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Hawaii records 3 new coronavirus-related deaths, 1,532 additional infections
Today’s new confirmed and probable infection count includes 953 new cases on Oahu, 205 on Hawaii island, 138 on Maui, 170 on Kauai, seven on Molokai, 10 on Lanai and 49 Hawaii residents diagnosed outside the state. Read more
U.S. says new intel shows Russia plotting false flag attack
It is the latest allegation by the U.S. and Britain that Russia is plotting to use a false pretext to go to war against Ukraine. Read more
Apple made a change that is hammering internet companies like Meta
Apple holds extraordinary sway because of its control of the iPhone. Read more
Hawaii-based series ‘Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.’ renewed for second season
Filmed mostly on Oahu, the dramedy series was created by Hawaii-born Kourtney Kang. Read more
Hooked monk seal released following rescue and recovery
The male monk seal, formerly known as N2, was returned back to the ocean Wednesday from an undisclosed coastline off of Oahu. Read more
Greg McMichael won’t plead to hate crime in Arbery death
Greg McMichael reversed his plan to plead guilty in the federal case days after a U.S. District Court judge rejected terms of a plea deal that was met with passionate objections by Arbery’s parents. Read more
Stocks fall as Facebook owner Meta loses more than $230B, biggest one-day drop in market history
The S&P 500 fell 2.4%, its biggest drop in nearly a year. The tech-focused Nasdaq composite gave up 3.7%, its biggest loss since September 2020. Read more
GOP now looks to censure Cheney and Kinzinger, not oust them
Republican officials meeting in Utah advanced a watered-down resolution that would formally censure GOP Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for their perceived disloyalty to former President Donald Trump but not seek to expel them from the party. Read more
New traffic signal on Kalanianaole Highway to activate Monday
The new traffic signal is part of the “Kalanianaole Highway Traffic Signal Installation Project.” Read more
Aid reaching disaster-hit Tonga brings first virus outbreak
Naked man arrested after allegedly opening fire on bus, killing woman
Asaahdi Coleman started shooting at passengers as they exited the Los Angeles-bound bus after it stopped at a convenience store. Read more
As winter storm moves across U.S., ice becomes bigger concern
Heavy snow was expected from the southern Rockies to northern New England, while forecasters said heavy ice buildup was likely from Pennsylvania to New England through Friday. Read more
Apparent beating of 49ers fan outside SoFi Stadium kept secret for days
Officials faced mounting questions about why they didn’t inform the public about the apparent beating of a San Francisco 49ers fan outside SoFi Stadium on Sunday. Read more
Amazon raising Prime subscription to $139
The Prime price increases were widely expected because the Seattle-based company has incurred billions in margin-eating costs to ensure packages get to customers amid supply-chain bottlenecks and an acute labor shortage. Read more
Coronavirus continues to sideline Olympic athletes in Beijing
According to the Beijing Organizing Committee’s COVID tracker, 26 new infections among athletes and team officials were reported as of Thursday. Read more
Kansas governor vetoes redistricting plan targeting Democrat
The action comes as Republicans hope to regain a U.S. House majority in this year’s elections. Read more
Wreck of ship sailed by James Cook in South Pacific found in U.S.
Cook sailed the ship around the South Pacific in a pioneering voyage before landing on the east coast of Australia in 1770. Read more
For Uyghur torchbearer, China’s Olympic flame has gone dark
Human rights groups have dubbed these the “Genocide Games,” and the U.S. and other countries have cited rights abuses in leading a diplomatic boycott of the event. Read more
Samuel L. Jackson to receive honor at NAACP Image Awards
Previous recipients have included Tyler Perry, then-Sen. Barack Obama, Danny Glover, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters and the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis. Read more
Japan border policy keeps thousands of foreigners in limbo
More than a year ago Sebastian Bressa finished his paperwork to become a language teacher in Tokyo and made plans to quit his job in Sydney. His life has been in limbo ever since. Read more
Giant iceberg blocks scientists’ study of ‘Doomsday Glacier’
It measures about 43 miles by 28 miles, almost the size of Rhode Island, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center. Read more
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