Boebert switches congressional districts, avoiding a Democratic opponent who has far outraised her
DENVER — Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert announced Wednesday she is switching congressional districts, avoiding a likely rematch against a Democrat who has far outraised her and following an embarrassing moment of groping and vaping that shook even loyal supporters.
Michigan Supreme Court will keep Trump on 2024 primary ballot
Michigan’s Supreme Court is keeping former President Donald Trump on the state’s primary election ballot.
On foot and by donkey cart, thousands flee widening Israeli assault in central Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Thousands of Palestinian families fled Wednesday from the brunt of Israel’s expanding ground offensive into Gaza’s few remaining, overcrowded refuges, as the military launched heavy strikes across the center and south of the territory, killing dozens, Palestinian health officials said.
US announces new weapons package for Ukraine, as funds dwindle and Congress is stalled on aid bill
WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Wednesday announced what officials say could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.
US delegation meets with Mexico’s government on migrant influx, as officials clear border tent camp
MEXICO CITY — Mexican officials moved to clear a migrant encampment on the banks of the Rio Grande river Wednesday as U.S. officials met with Mexico’s president to press for measures to limit a surge of migrants reaching the U.S. southwestern border.
Morant has quickly gotten the Memphis Grizzlies rolling, and oozing optimism
NEW ORLEANS — Ja Morant’s return to NBA play has the Memphis Grizzlies facing a new set of questions.
Picking the CFP semis: Alabama and Texas have the edge to reach the national championship game
The final four-team College Football Playoff promises to be one of the closest in the 10-year history of the event.
Trump gets one thing right about Obamacare
Last month, Donald Trump (yet again) said he wanted to ditch Obamacare, saying costs are “out of control.” President Joe Biden, in response, has vowed to protect and expand the law that’s extended health coverage to millions of Americans. While Trump and his fellow Republicans don’t have much credibility on this issue, it would be a mistake to dismiss his comments out of hand. Obamacare is, by design, too expensive for many Americans.
When students leave, the funding stays
With 10 states enacting universal or near-universal school choice programs since the pandemic, it’s no surprise many are wondering how public schools will be impacted in the future.
Your Views for December 28
The stupidity of county government
State: 17 more tons of illegal fireworks seized today
HONOLULU — The state’s Illegal Fireworks Task Force has made another large seizure of illegal fireworks.
Hilo man accused of sexually assaulting estranged girlfriend
A 45-year-old Hilo man accused of sexually assaulting his estranged long-time girlfriend on Christmas Eve is free on $65,000 bail, according to court records.
Americans ramped up spending during the holidays despite some financial anxiety and higher costs
NEW YORK — Holiday sales rose this year and spending remained resilient during the shopping season even with Americans wrestling with higher prices in some areas and other financial worries, according to the latest measure.
Tis the season for giving: A guide for how to give, even a little
Christmas is over, but giving season for nonprofits is just starting to peak.
As social media guardrails fade and AI deepfakes go mainstream, experts warn of impact on elections
NEW YORK — Nearly three years after rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, the false election conspiracy theories that drove the violent attack remain prevalent on social media and cable news: suitcases filled with ballots, late-night ballot dumps, dead people voting.
Victim in Puna shooting was set to change pleas in felony cases
A 39-year-old Hawaiian Acres man who died Christmas Eve after being shot in his driveway on Saturday was set to change his pleas next month in a pair of felony court cases.
Migrant caravan slogs on through southern Mexico with no expectations from a US-Mexico meeting
HUIXTLA, Mexico — Under a beating sun, thousands of migrants in a caravan continued to trudge through southern Mexico on Tuesday, with some saying they expect nothing good from an upcoming meeting this week between American and Mexican officials about the migrant surge at the U.S. border.
Ukraine damages a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea after battlefield disappointments
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian warplanes damaged a Russian ship moored in the Black Sea off Crimea, both countries said Tuesday, bolstering Ukrainian morale after battlefield disappointments and doubts about the future of Western aid.
Court reverses former Nebraska US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s conviction of lying to federal authorities
LOS ANGELES — An appellate court on Tuesday reversed a 2022 federal conviction against former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska, ruling that he should not have been tried in Los Angeles.
NBA roundup: Clippers end skid without Leonard, rally to beat Hornets 113-104
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden scored 20 of his 29 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied for a 113-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night to end a two-game losing streak.
Kona hoops: Wildcats wash Waveriders in pre-holiday action
KEALAKEKUA — Konawaena and Kealakehe boys basketball squared off Friday night in some pre-holiday, crosstown action in Ellison Onizuka Gymnasium. The Wildcats won convincingly, 59-28.
Pistons lose NBA single-season record 27 straight games, falling to Nets 118-112
DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons have made NBA history.
Markkanen has 31 points and 12 boards as Jazz roll to 130-118 win, handing Spurs 5th straight loss
SAN ANTONIO — Lauri Markkanen had 31 points and 12 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz overcame a slow start to beat the San Antonio Spurs 130-118 on Tuesday night.
After recalls and infections, experts say safer eyedrops will require new FDA powers
WASHINGTON — When you buy eyedrops at a U.S. store, you might assume you’re getting a product made in a clean, well-maintained factory that’s passed muster with health regulators.
Their lives were torn apart by war in Africa. A family hopes a new US program will help them reunite
HASLET, Texas — Worried about his mother’s health, Jacob Mabil tried for months to persuade her to let him start the process that would take her from a sprawling refugee camp where she had spent almost a decade after fleeing violence in South Sudan.
