Egypt: COP27 Focus should be climate, not jailed activist
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — The focus of the UN conference on climate change should be the negotiations to reduce emissions and not an Egyptian activist who is on a hunger and water strike, Egypt’s foreign minister said Thursday.
Musk ends remote work at Twitter, warns of troubles ahead
Elon Musk emailed Twitter employees, most working remotely, ordering them to return to the office immediately for at least 40 hours a week and warned of “difficult times ahead.” A pair of Wednesday night missives seen by The Associated Press marked Musk’s first companywide message to employees who survived last week’s layoffs. Many have had to rely on the billionaire Tesla CEO’s public tweets for clues about Twitter’s future.
Tropical Storm Nicole topples beachfront homes into ocean
WILBUR-BY-THE-SEA, Fla. — Tropical Storm Nicole sent multiple homes toppling into the Atlantic Ocean Thursday and threatened a row of high rise condominiums in places where Hurricane Ian washed away the beach and destroyed seawalls only weeks ago.
Alex Jones ordered to pay $473M more to Sandy Hook families
HARTFORD, Conn. — Infowars host Alex Jones and his company were ordered Thursday to pay an extra $473 million for promoting false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook school massacre, bringing the total judgment to $1.44 billion.
The midterm results (so far) show that old political narratives don’t apply
As Republicans gloated in recent weeks about the red wave they expected to wash over America, Democrats and their allies were, as usual, beating themselves up for blowing the election before it happened. The actual outcome? It could have been worse — for Democrats, Republicans, Donald Trump and America itself. In a divided nation with a MAGA movement that makes the tea party seem like, well, a tea party, this should not be a surprise. As of now, each party still has a shot at controlling at least one congressional chamber. A few candidates endorsed by Trump won, but many lost. So far, so good on the democracy front, though Arizona’s Big Lie slate for governor, senator and secretary of state continues to loom.
LeBron James out Friday, day-to-day with leg muscle strain
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James will miss at least the Lakers’ next game after straining a muscle in his leg during Los Angeles’ fourth straight loss on Thursday evening.
Browns’ Nick Chubb picking up yards, admirers with every run
BEREA, Ohio — Nick Chubb’s fan club is expanding beyond the walls of Cleveland’s locker room and outside the wider circle of Browns backers.
Democratic victories in Michigan show the way to 2024
This week showed Florida’s governor working hard toward 2024. For Michigan’s reelected leader, Gretchen Whitmer, it looks more like 2024 is coming toward her. As far as I’m concerned, DeSantis began to prepare his White House bid the day President Donald Trump lost.
Russia withdrawing, Ukrainian official fears ‘city of death’
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia said it began withdrawing troops from a strategic Ukrainian city Thursday, creating a potential turning point in the grinding war, while a Ukrainian official warned that Russian land mines could render Kherson a “city of death.”
Police arrest 26 for DUI
During the week of Oct. 31 to Nov. 6, Hawaii Island police arrested 26 motorists for DUI.
Annual lay net permits required under new rules approved today
Fishers throughout Hawaii will need to obtain permits from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use lay nets in state waters after a decision by the Board of Land and Natural Resources today.
Land board approves amended commercial surfing instruction rules for Kahalu‘u Bay
Following more than a year of outreach and two public hearings, the Board of Land and Natural Resources today approved amended rules for commercial surfing instruction at Kahalu‘u Bay in Kailua-Kona.
DOH: Respiratory virus infections, flu on the rise
The state Department of Health reported today that cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, and influenza are increasing in Hawaii, in line with trends observed across the country.
Biden hails Democrats’ ‘strong night,’ acknowledges concerns
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden claimed vindication the day after the midterm elections, saying Democrats had “a strong night” and he planned to change nothing about his approach despite facing the likelihood of divided government in the nation’s capital.
Puna park renamed in Kenoi’s memory
Laughter was abundant Wednesday as more than a hundred people celebrated and honored William “Billy” Kenoi with stories and prayers in Pahoa on the anniversary of his passing.
Man sought for questioning in Hilo sex assault
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 23-year-old Keoni Jorge Valdez of Kailua-Kona, who is wanted for questioning in the investigation of a sex assault that occurred in Hilo.
Community takes part in creating murals
Community members were invited Tuesday to add their handprints to two murals being created at Kona Commons Shopping Center.
Obituaries for November 10
David Bowen Allsebrook, 75, of Captain Cook died Sept. 24 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, he was a self-employed auto mechanic, coffee farmer and owner of Dave’s Farm Services. Survived by daughter, Kristin Peet of Loveland, Colo.; sisters, Margaret Allsebrook and Pam Allsebrook of California; two granddaughters. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Native Hawaiian clinic plans relocation, expansion
A Native Hawaiian health clinic in Waimea has plans to move out of the rented commercial space it currently occupies and build a new facility on two acres of homestead land.
Greener pastures north: Canada welcomes immigrants, to our economic detriment
Since the War of 1812 ended, we’ve had a friendly rivalry with our northern neighbors. We gave them McDonald’s, Walmart, baseball, football and basketball; they gave us the Ryans (Gosling and Reynolds), Paw Patrol and ice hockey. All in good fun — yet sometimes our frozen friends really hit us where it hurts, and in the past few years that’s meant attracting and absorbing loads of immigrant talent that couldn’t find a place here.
Facebook parent Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce
Facebook parent Meta is laying off 11,000 people, about 13% of its workforce, as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter to employees Wednesday.
Trump urged to delay 2024 launch after GOP’s uneven election
WASHINGTON — It was supposed to be a red wave that former President Donald Trump could triumphantly ride to the Republican nomination as he prepares to launch another White House run.
Election’s over. Now concentrate on inflation
Not so long ago, a 9-5 job was enough to pay the bills and put food on the table.
Voters approve recreational marijuana in Maryland, Missouri
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Voters approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri but rejected it in two other states, signaling support gradually growing for legalization even in conservative parts of the country.
Public invited to Honokaa’s first Renaissance Faire
The Honokaa Business Association on Saturday is presenting Honokaa’s first annual Renaissance Faire.
