Teamsters president asks for speaking slot at both parties’ conventions
The president of the Teamsters union has asked for speaking slots at both the Republican and Democratic national conventions, at a time when President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have pressed for support from rank-and-file members of organized labor.
DHHL plan would develop more than 1,300 acres at King’s Landing
More than 1,300 acres of land at King’s Landing could be developed for Hawaiian homesteads under a state plan.
Law enforcement unit is formed to crack down on illegal e-cigarettes
A multiagency coalition of law enforcement agents will begin tackling the unruly market of illegal e-cigarettes, under pressure from anti-smoking groups, lawmakers and the tobacco industry urging federal authorities to stop the flood of vaping devices favored by adolescents.
Activist investor Elliott calls for Southwest Airlines leadership, board changes
Elliott Investment Management called for leadership and board changes at Southwest Airlines after reporting a stake worth about $1.9 billion in the U.S. carrier, saying the company needs fresh perspectives to compete in the modern airline industry.
Blinken, on Mideast tour, urges Hamas to accept the ceasefire deal
CAIRO — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday urged Hamas to accept a ceasefire proposal outlined by Washington to end the Gaza war, a plan that the United Nations Security Council voted to support.
France’s far-right National Rally projected to win snap election without absolute majority
PARIS — The far-right National Rally was forecast on Monday to win a snap election in France but fall short of an absolute majority in the first opinion poll published after President Emmanuel Macron’s shock decision to dissolve parliament.
Jurors begin deliberations in Hunter Biden’s criminal gun case
WILMINGTON, Delaware — The jury began deliberations on Monday in the case of Hunter Biden, the U.S. president’s son accused of lying about his use of illegal drugs when he bought a handgun in 2018.
Lilly Alzheimer’s drug seen effective by FDA advisory panel
Eli Lilly &Co.’s drug for Alzheimer’s has benefits that outweigh its risks, U.S. drug regulatory advisers said, bringing the treatment’s long path to the market closer to a successful end. Eleven advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Monday that Lilly’s donanemab helps patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, and that those benefits outweight the drug’s risks. The FDA is expected to make a final decision on donanemab by the end of the year. Lilly shares rose 1.8% at the 4 p.m. close of trading in New York.
Supreme Court seeks US government views on Honolulu climate suit against oil companies
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday asked President Joe Biden’s administration to offer its views on a bid by Sunoco and other oil companies to scuttle a lawsuit by Honolulu accusing them of deceiving the public about climate change.
Electric vehicles put charge into Hawaii’s auto sales
Hawaii auto sales, stymied by the lingering effects of the Aug. 8 Maui wildfires, are expected to accelerate 3.7% this year amid the possibility of lower income rates in the upcoming months, falling vehicle prices and strong wage gains.
Rhamondre Stevenson likely next up for a contract extension with the Patriots
FOXBORO, Mass. — Rhamondre Stevenson watched the New England Patriots’ offseason moves from afar, not saying much publicly as the team prioritized re-signing its homegrown talent. He watched the team ink new deals with Joshua Uche, Hunter Henry, Mike Onwenu, Kyle Dugger, Christian Barmore and Anfernee Jennings, a clear shift in thinking with a new front office that wants to reward successful players — many of them drafted by the team — with extensions. The thinking is that will help motivate others.
Everything you need to know about Tom Brady’s induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame
The New England Patriots began planning for Wednesday’s induction of Tom Brady into their Hall of Fame more than a year ago. Shortly after the star quarterback retired (for real this time), Patriots executives got together to map out how to celebrate arguably the game’s greatest player.
Evan Rodrigues, Panthers surge late, down Oilers in Game 2
Evan Rodrigues scored twice in the third period to break a deadlock as the Florida Panthers claimed a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday in Sunrise, Fla., in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.
No hard feelings for Clark after failing to make Olympic team
NEW YORK (Reuters) — First overall WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark has no bitterness about being left off the U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team, as the Indiana Fever guard said on Sunday that the decision gave her added motivation.
Mavericks have no answers for Celtics in NBA Finals: ‘We’ve just got to be better’
BOSTON — All season, the Dallas Mavericks have had answers.
Dan Hurley declines Lakers head-coaching job, will return to UConn: Sources
Dan Hurley will not go to the NBA after all. The UConn coach declined a six-year, $70 million contract offer from the Los Angeles Lakers to become the team’s next head coach, team and league sources confirmed Monday.
Juan Soto gets a hit in return as Yankees beat Royals, 4-2
Carlos Rodón’s start in Kansas City on Monday couldn’t have gone much differently than his last one there.
Spirit to host Aresenal, Chelsea for friendlies
The Washington Spirit will host English soccer powers Arsenal and Chelsea F.C. for a pair of international friendlies in August.
Let’s Talk Food: Big Island agricultural products
Kona orange listed in Slow Food’s Ark of Taste catalog
