Bills’ Josh Allen credits receiver Stefon Diggs for being the caliber of QB he is today
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Impersonal as it might seem to have their dynamic on-field relationship end with an exchange of phone texts, Bills quarterback Josh Allen made it clear on Thursday how much receiver Stefon Diggs meant to him during their four seasons together in Buffalo.
Keiki rodeo rides in Pana‘ewa
Photo: Keiki rodeo in Hilo
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Dickie Betts, who died Thursday at age 80, really was born a ramblin’ man.
US vetoes widely supported resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine
UNITED NATIONS — The United States vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution Thursday that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for Palestine, a goal the Palestinians have long sought and Israel has worked to prevent.
BIIF spring sports: Hilo grabs No. 1 spot; Kona stays in second
With the Big Island Interscholastic Federation spring sports regular season quickly wrapping up, teams from all across the island have been playing hard in hopes of locking up a playoff spot. Read up on some recent matchups and potential playoff scenarios below.
Former Warrior Costas Theocharidis shares his sports story in new book
HONOLULU — Costas Theocharidis’ storybook life is now a storybook.
Laupahoehoe Music Festival returns: Benefit for charter school boasts solid lineup of island performers
The Laupahoehoe Music Festival is returning for a day of live music after a four-year hiatus.
Local sports briefs: Two Cougars sign letters of intent; Kona alum wins player of the week
Senior Kea‘au High football players Shaydin Meek-Canon-Ching and Katin Kaluhiwa-Yamaguchi signed letters of intent on Wednesday to play for Chabot College.
Help likely on the way in battle against spittlebugs
A proposal to fund measures to control a destructive invasive pest is on the verge of passing in the state Legislature.
Meta’s newest AI model beats some peers. But its amped-up AI agents are confusing Facebook users
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Facebook parent Meta Platforms unveiled a new set of artificial intelligence systems Thursday that are powering what CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls “the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use.”
Kennedy family makes ‘crystal clear’ its Biden endorsement in attempt to deflate RFK Jr.’s candidacy
PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden scooped up endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop Thursday as he aims to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Selection of alternates is ongoing
NEW YORK — A jury of 12 people was seated Thursday in former President Donald Trump’s history-making hush money trial, propelling the proceedings closer to opening statements and the start of weeks of dramatic testimony.
Nation and world news in brief for Friday, April 19, 2024
Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as explosions heard near Isfahan
Correction for Friday, April 19, 2024
An article published Tuesday incorrectly stated the date of the shutdown of Hamakua Energy. The power producer went offline on Feb. 13. A Hawaiian Electric statement quoted in the article was also made in response to a Monday Public Utilities Commission order, and not a related letter by Oahu lawmakers. The Tribune-Herald apologizes for the error.
Island Life for Friday, April 19, 2024
Holoholokai Beach Park. (Carol Tools/community contributor)
Obituaries for Friday, April 19, 2024
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Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump lost a bid Thursday to pause a string of lawsuits accusing him of inciting the U.S. Capitol attack, while the former president fights his 2020 election interference criminal case in Washington.
Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package
WASHINGTON — Legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake won a major boost late Wednesday when House Republican leaders included it in a package of bills that would send aid to Ukraine and Israel. The bill could be law as soon as next week if Congress moves quickly.
US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran’s weekend attack on Israel
WASHINGTON — The U.S. and U.K. on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East.
Making sense of the ‘wage gap’
What’s behind the wage gap between men and women?
