Al-Shabab blast by school in Somali capital kills at least 8
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A large explosion outside a school in Somalia’s capital on Thursday killed at least eight people, including students, witnesses said. The extremist group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack.
Macy’s Thanksgiving parade returns, with all the trimmings
NEW YORK — Giant balloons once again wafted through miles of Manhattan, wrangled by costumed handlers. High school and college marching bands from around the country were back, and so were the crowds at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Biden wishes Americans happy, closer-to-normal Thanksgiving
NANTUCKET, Mass. — President Joe Biden on Thursday wished Americans a happy and closer-to-normal Thanksgiving, the second celebrated in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, in remarks welcoming the resumption of holiday traditions by millions of U.S. families — including his own.
Merkel: ‘Sad day’ as Germany marks 100,000 deaths from COVID
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel labeled Thursday “a very sad day” and backed calls for more restrictions, as her country became the latest to surpass 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
France calls for European aid after 27 migrant deaths at sea
CALAIS, France — Helicopters buzzed above the waves and vessels were already scouring the cold waters when French maritime rescue volunteer Charles Devos added his boat to the frantic search for a flimsy migrant craft that foundered in the English Channel, killing at least 27.
Ahmaud Arbery’s mom: Thankful for justice and son’s legacy
BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Ahmaud Arbery’s mother woke up Thursday with a new, very important blessing on Thanksgiving Day.
Russia: Death toll in Siberian coal mine blast raised to 52
MOSCOW — A devastating explosion in a Siberian coal mine Thursday left 52 miners and rescuers dead about 250 meters (820 feet) underground, Russian officials said.
Europe’s Christmas markets warily open as COVID cases rise
FRANKFURT, Germany — The holiday tree is towering over the main square in this central German city, the chestnuts and sugared almonds are roasted, and kids are clambering aboard the merry-go-round just like they did before the pandemic. But a surge in coronavirus infections has left an uneasy feeling hanging over Frankfurt’s Christmas market.
South African scientists detect new virus variant amid spike
JOHANNESBURG — A new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Africa that scientists say is a concern because of its high number of mutations and rapid spread among young people in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province, Health Minister Joe Phaahla announced Thursday.
After $50 billion in aid, airlines still struggle. Congress must find out why
With recent flight cancellations, staffing snafus and other problems plaguing the airlines lately, there’s real concern the coming holiday weekend could become a chaotic mess for many Americans.
With inflation raging, Congress must end spending spree
If you’re worried about the direction of the nation, the state of the economy or the sharp rise of price inflation, you’re not alone.
BIIF air riflery: Kamehameha shooter looks to cap perfect season with title
Few outside Kamehameha have seen senior Colby Terlep shoot this season, but his lofty air riflery scores don’t lie.
Upon 58th anniversary of killing, release JFK records
Monday marked the 58th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on the streets of Dallas. It’s time for the government to release all it has on that event.
Another COVID Thanksgiving, sigh
Remember how depressing it was in late November 2020? Even after six months of living with strict stay-at-home orders, COVID-19 still lurked unseen in every corner of the world.
Restaurants trying to find workers as restrictions ease
HONOLULU — Hawaii restaurants are trying to find workers as COVID-19 capacity and social distancing rules that have been in place for much of the pandemic are lifted.
White House: 92% of fed workers under mandate are vaccinated
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for millions of federal workers seems to be working, with no apparent disruption to law enforcement, intelligence-gathering or holiday travel.
Despite pandemic, Waiakea Lions Club continues to serve
Recognizing that health and personal safety need to be maintained, the Waiakea Lions have been undertaking indoor and outdoor projects that require a minimum number of members. Two projects were completed in October: the renovation of two bus shelters and a maintenance project for the Salvation Army.
On the road again: Travelers emerge in time for Thanksgiving
DALLAS — Determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic, millions of Americans will be loading up their cars or piling onto planes to gather again with friends and family.
No. 1 has Vuls’ number: Lubbock Christian comes back to beat UHH
If UH-Hilo’s men’s basketball team didn’t know it already, it does now.
Hawaii groups want US to shut down military fuel tanks
HONOLULU — Citing threats to Honolulu’s drinking water, the Sierra Club of Hawaii and other groups on Wednesday called on President Joe Biden and military leaders to shut down tanks that provide an important fuel reserve for U.S. forces in the Pacific.
Pilot program aims to curb panhandling in Kailua Village
A pilot program to divert spare change from panhandlers to nonprofits that assist the homeless and other in need is underway in West Hawaii.
Schatz talks infrastructure – ‘really good news’ – Build Back Better
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, who’s in Hawaii for Thanksgiving, called the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill President Joe Biden recently signed into law “really great news.”
Obituaries for November 25
Kevin “Kanoa” Kanoa‘imipono Gladden, 22, of Kealia died Nov. 13 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, he was a roofer for Mauna Kea Roofing. Services at a later date. Survived by parents, Kekai (Jamie-Lyn Kamaka) Gladden of Kealia; sisters, Kaitlyn Gladden and Kaliyah Gladden of Kealia; hanai sister, Leina (DonRay Amor) Naihe of Ocean View; paternal grandfather, Larry (Marie) Gladden of Kalapana; paternal grandmother, Selma Gladden of Kealia; maternal grandparents, John and Madeline Naihe of Ocean View, Nelson and Deena Kahele of Captain Cook; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Small businesses, big niche: Local retailers offer alternative to big-box rush for holiday shopping
Although some holiday shoppers have big plans, sometimes the best plans start by thinking — and shopping — small.
UHH men take their shot at No. 1
UH-Hilo’s men’s basketball team already has beaten one Division I team (Northern Colorado), challenged another (Pacific) and it opened the season against “big brother” (the UH-Manoa).
