“16 die as monster storm brings rain, snow, cold across U.S.”
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18 die as monster storm brings rain, snow, cold across U.S.
Across the country, officials have attributed at least a dozen deaths to exposure, icy car crashes and other effects of the storm. Read more
Kailua home fire classified as accidental
A Honolulu Fire Department investigator has classified the cause of a fire Wednesday at a beachfront home in Kailua as accidental. Read more
Maui food truck issued red placard due to cockroach infestation
The state Department of Health’s Maui Food Safety Branch today announced it had posted a red “closed” placard “to protect public health” at the Thai Mee Up Kula 2 food truck due to a cockroach infestation. Read more
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Operations at Haleakala National Park limited following stormy weather
The Summit District of Haleakala National Park is still dealing with the after-effects of this week’s stormy weather, with some operations and facilities limited. Read more
5 arrested in deadly shooting at Minnesota’s Mall of America
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges announced the arrests in connection with the Friday night shooting in the Minneapolis suburb of Bloomington and said all would face murder charges. Read more
Lake loses suit over her defeat in Arizona governor’s race
The judge found that the court did not find clear and convincing evidence of the widespread misconduct that Lake had alleged had affected the result of the 2022 general election. Read more
Taliban ban women from working for domestic, foreign NGOs
The bans are the latest restrictive moves by Afghanistan’s new rulers against women’s rights and freedoms. Read more
Pelé’s family gathers at hospital in Sao Paulo
Doctors said earlier this week that Pelé’s cancer had advanced, adding the three-time World Cup winner is under “elevated care” related to “kidney and cardiac dysfunctions.” Read more
Frigid weather doesn’t stop Santas surfing off Florida coast
Parts of the Florida Panhandle had wind chills that dipped into the single digits on Saturday morning. Read more
Flight canceled? Experts share some advice about what to do
Thousands of travelers were stranded at airports or stuck on hold trying to rebook flights this week as a massive storm snarled travel in the U.S. and Canada ahead of the holidays. Read more
Pope on Christmas: Jesus was poor, so don’t be power-hungry
Pope Francis presided over the evening Mass attended by about 7,000 faithful at St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
West Point to remove Confederate monuments from campus
Over the next year, West Point will also remove, relocate, modify or rename busts, memorials, streets and buildings named after Confederate figures. Read more
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]In this photo released by the U.S. Department of Defense, volunteers answer phones and emails from children around the globe during annual NORAD Tracks Santa event at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Dec. 24, 2021.](https://i0.wp.com/staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/web1_13302221-9d5c466de9df420e928a9589697e8ed8-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1)
U.S. officials say COVID, bomb cyclone won’t slow Santa’s travels
The U.S. military agency known for tracking Santa Claus as he delivers presents on Christmas Eve doesn’t expect COVID-19 or the ” bomb cyclone ” hitting North America to affect Saint Nick’s global travels. Read more
Tagovailoa has a tough task ahead of him against Rodgers
Back in November, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Miami’s goal was to play in meaningful games in December and January. Read more
Shells pummel Ukraine’s Kherson; 10 dead, 55 wounded
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted photos of the wreckage on his social media accounts. Read more
Puuloa Beach Park to close New Year’s weekend
The closure will take place from 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30 to 5 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. Read more
Bethlehem rebounds from pandemic, lifting Christmas spirits
The biblical town of Bethlehem is gearing up for what residents hope will be a merry Christmas, with thousands of visitors expected to descend upon the traditional birthplace of Jesus as it rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
New mural painted in memory of LA’s famed mountain lion
An artist has devoted a sweeping new street mural to the memory of one of Los Angeles’ most famous residents. Read more
Porn site founder accused of sex trafficking caught in Spain
Michael James Pratt was on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list. Read more
Packed ICUs, crowded crematoriums: COVID roils Chinese towns
As China grapples with its first-ever national COVID-19 wave, emergency wards in small cities and towns southwest of Beijing are overwhelmed. Read more
Actor Orlando Brown pleads not guilty to assault charges
Brown, best known for the Disney Channel series “That’s So Raven,” has had numerous legal and other personal troubles. Read more
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Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsdigest.net and https://hawaiidigestscience.com).