Commentary: Elon Musk is not the populist he pretends to be
In the latest chronicles of Big Tech’s most contentious tycoon — Elon Musk, chief executive of Tesla, founder of SpaceX and self-described “free speech absolutist” — the illusion of a populist hero is flickering. Earlier this month, several workers at SpaceX were fired after issuing a letter criticizing Musk for his online antics, labeling him a frequent source of “distraction and embarrassment” and alluding to reports last month of sexual assault allegations.
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46 dead after trailer carrying migrants found in San Antonio
Judge: No bail for man accused of murder
A Kailua-Kona man facing multiple counts of murder and attempted murder in connection with stabbings in May and June in Hilo and Kona will be held without bail.
Council kills one proposed charter amendment, moves the rest along
One proposed charter amendment was killed, a second barely squeaked through and two received unanimous endorsements recently, when the County Council took up six bills to consider putting on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Ige unveils veto list
Gov. David Ige on Monday released an intent-to-veto list of 30 bills out of the 343 measures passed by the Hawaii State Legislature in the recently completed 2022 session.
WNBA star Brittney Griner ordered to trial Friday in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Shackled and looking wary, WNBA star Brittney Griner was ordered Monday to stand trial by a court near Moscow on cannabis possession charges, about 4 1/2 months after her arrest at an airport while returning to play for a Russian team.
Kyrie Irving decides to opt into a fourth season with the Nets
The latest episode of Kyrie Irving’s tenure with the Brooklyn Nets has reached a conclusion for the moment.
Even Djokovic knew he wasn’t at his best in Wimbledon debut
WIMBLEDON, England — Novak Djokovic’s play was not particularly, well, Djokovic-esque, at Wimbledon on Monday.
Angels’ Nevin banned 10 games for brawl; M’s Winker gets 7
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels interim manager Phil Nevin was suspended 10 games and Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker received a seven-game ban from Major League Baseball for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl during the second inning of Sunday’s game.
Plum, Wilson combine for 54 points in Aces’ win
LOS ANGELES — Kelsey Plum scored 29 points, A’ja Wilson had 25 points, 11 rebounds and four steals, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Los Angeles Sparks 79-73 on Monday night.
Gray, Sánchez help Twins widen division lead over Guardians
CLEVELAND — Sonny Gray pitched seven scoreless innings and Gary Sánchez had four RBIs to help the Minnesota Twins stretch their lead in the AL Central with an 11-1 blowout of the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.
This shrimp and grits recipe is the best ever — really
Excuse me for a minute while I suck up to my boss.
Fiery Celebration Salad perfect for the Fourth of July
I like to keep bought, cooked shrimp in my freezer. It is readily available in the freezer case at the market. They can easily be turned into a great meal with very little effort. Here I added them to a spicy sauce made with mayonnaise and horseradish. Adding some blueberries and red bell pepper cubes makes this a perfect meal to celebrate July 4 or any summer evening.
PBS joins food TV contests with ‘The Great American Recipe’
NEW YORK — America has perfected the stressful TV cooking competition, pitting amateur or professional chefs against each other in such high-pressure, scream-filled shows as “Chopped,” “Cutthroat Kitchen” or “Top Chef.”
Asian chili-garlic sauce punches up pork burgers for July 4
For this year’s Fourth of July cookout, update long-held traditions with globally inspired flavors — starting with the burger.
US grapples with whether to modify COVID vaccine for fall
U.S. health authorities are facing a critical decision: whether to offer new COVID-19 booster shots this fall that are modified to better match recent changes of the shape-shifting coronavirus.
More than 1 million voters switch to GOP in warning for Dems
WASHINGTON — A political shift is beginning to take hold across the U.S. as tens of thousands of suburban swing voters who helped fuel the Democratic Party’s gains in recent years are becoming Republicans.
Some cities nix July 4 fireworks for shortages, fire dangers
PHOENIX — The skies over a scattering of Western U.S. cities will stay dark for the third consecutive Fourth of July as some major fireworks displays are canceled again this year — some over wildfire concerns amid dry weather and others because of enduring pandemic-related staffing and supply chain issues.
Ramesh Ponnuru: America’s Constitution is conservative, like it or not
Conservatives are, by and large, thrilled by the Supreme Court’s recent decisions. It has expanded its conception of gun rights that states have to respect, and ruled that states have to include religious schools in voucher programs. It has also allowed states to ban abortion. All of this before the court has even ended its current term.
Letters to the Editor: June 28, 2022
For locals and the island, or for tourists and profit?
