Navy in court over Pearl Harbor water contamination
WASHINGTON — Not since the dark day at Pearl Harbor that drew America into World War II has there been so much trouble in paradise, as the U.S. naval base on the Hawaiian island of Oahu is sometimes described.
Before the violence, UCLA thought a tolerant approach would work
LOS ANGELES — It was an example of a tolerant campus, where a burgeoning pro-Palestinian encampment might be left alone even as student protesters were arrested across the nation. Free speech would be supported as long as things remained peaceful, officials said last week.
More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested in NYPD Columbia University raid
NEW YORK — The late-night NYPD raid of an occupied administration building at Columbia University resulted in the arrest of more than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters amid a growing debate over who was behind the violent turn of events in the weekslong campus protest.
Nation and world news in brief for Thursday, May 2, 2024
NYPD cops hoist US flag at City College after school worker tosses away Palestinian flag
4 documentaries that explore how families cope with dementia
When his creative, funny, independent mother, Kathy, began to exhibit signs of dementia, writer Max Lugavere moved cross-country and picked up a camera to start documenting his journey to figure out how to help her. The result is “Little Empty Boxes,” a new documentary that’s strongest when it chronicles their relationship. Kathy’s memories of Max’s upbringing and his desire to be close to her bring them both a strange comfort. (She passed away in 2019.) The rest of the film — notably interviews with researchers studying links between nutrition, exercise and brain health — is uneven. Its visual language ranges from traditional, brightly lit talking heads to an observational approach, which can provoke whiplash for the viewer.
Obituaries for Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Island Life for Thursday, May 2, 2024
White peacock babies are at Makalei. (Alan Tharp/Community Contributor)
Local news in brief for Thursday, May 2, 2024
Ocean View man charged with kidnapping
Council bill could change make-up of planning commissions
A Hawaii County Council member is proposing more specific qualifications for Windward and Leeward Planning Commission members.
Prosecutors will retry Harvey Weinstein after appeals court overturns NY rape conviction
NEW YORK — Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein will be retried as soon as this fall following the stunning overturning of his rape and sexual assault conviction, Manhattan prosecutors said Wednesday.
Harsher fines proposed for owners of barking dogs
Fines for owners of persistently barking dogs could double under a Hawaii County Council proposal.
Bill aimed at STVRs passes: Three Big Island senators voted against the state measure
Legislation that would give Hawaii’s counties the authority to fully regulate and to phase out short-term vacation rentals cleared its final floor vote Wednesday in the state Senate.
Blinken turns up pressure on Hamas to accept Gaza cease-fire deal
JERUSALEM — Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered twin messages to Hamas and Israel on Wednesday, pressing Hamas to accept a cease-fire proposal while at the same time urging Israeli leaders to put off a major ground invasion into the thickly populated southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah.
Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 abortion law, leaving state with 15-week ban
The Arizona Senate voted Wednesday to repeal the state’s 1864 abortion ban, sending a measure to the Democratic governor that would end weeks of turmoil and keep in place a 15-week abortion limit enacted in 2022.
Celtics stomp Heat to advance to second round
The Boston Celtics took care of business in dominant fashion, crushing the Miami Heat 118-84 to vanquish their playoff nemesis in five games and advance to the second round.
LeBron-Curry-Durant torch has passed to a new generation
In Game 1 of the Suns-Timberwolves series, Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards sized up Kevin Durant on a switch, easily maneuvered himself open for a 3-pointer, splashed it down and yapped about it to Durant all the way to the other end of the court.
Low world-wide participation drives HIBT cancellation
The organizing committee of the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT) regretfully announced the cancellation of the 2024 tournament scheduled for July 27 through August 3, 2024. Despite extensive efforts to attract participants from around the globe, including robust outreach campaigns and promotional initiatives, the desired level of interest necessary to uphold the tournament’s standards has not been achieved. The 2024 billfish tournament would have been the 62nd annual.
Lightning’s Jon Cooper apologizes for ‘skirts’ comment: ‘It was wrong’
Before Jon Cooper’s exit interview news conference Wednesday, he opened up with an apology.
NASCAR and its race teams fight over the sport’s future
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When Michael Jordan and his right-hand man, Curtis Polk, bought a NASCAR team in 2020 with driver Denny Hamlin, they were prepared to endure short-term losses. Drivers, mechanics and a sales staff had to be hired. The Next Generation cars that were introduced in 2022 would cost top teams about $18 million a year to run before paying a driver, and their team, 23XI, had two. Paying for a new building to house the cars would cost tens of millions of dollars more.
UnitedHealth says hackers potentially stole a third of Americans’ data
Hackers who breached UnitedHealth’s tech unit in February potentially stole a third of Americans’ data, the largest U.S. health insurer’s CEO told a Congressional committee on Wednesday.
