Dozens of Gazans killed in Israeli assault that Hamas warns may threaten truce talks
CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) — Palestinian officials said an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza Strip killed dozens while advancing tanks in Gaza City forced residents to flee under fire as Israel on Tuesday stepped up an offensive that Hamas warned could jeopardise ceasefire talks.
Kyiv hospital took direct hit from Russian missile, UN analysis suggests
KYIV (Reuters) — A U.N. rights mission said on Tuesday there was a “high likelihood” that Kyiv’s main children’s hospital took a direct hit from a Russian missile during a series of airstrikes on Ukrainian cities, as the Kremlin continued to deny involvement.
India’s Modi tells Putin that ‘heart bleeds’ over deaths of children in war
MOSCOW — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday that the death of innocent children was painful and terrifying, a day after a lethal strike on a children’s hospital in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
FTC slams middlemen for high drug prices, reversing hands-off approach
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday sharply criticized pharmacy benefit managers, saying in a scathing 71-page report that “these powerful middlemen may be profiting by inflating drug costs and squeezing Main Street pharmacies.”
Top Democrats, swallowing fears about Biden’s candidacy, remain behind him
WASHINGTON — Top Democrats in Congress indicated on Tuesday that they were unwilling — at least for now — to mount an effort to push aside President Joe Biden even after a day of meetings in which their members expressed grave concerns about his age, mental acuity and ability to win reelection.
Local sports briefs: Toughman qualifier coming this weekend to Hilo; Honoka‘a seeking coach
One of the biggest kickboxing events in all of Hawaii will take place this weekend on the east side.
Spain’s captain ‘tackled’ by security guard, Yamal record, France out
On a dramatic night at Euro 2024, Kylian Mbappe discarded his mask and set up an early (and rare) France goal, only for record-breaking 16-year-old Lamine Yamal to inspire Spain to a comeback victory that took them into Sunday’s final.
Students learn by doing at UH-Hilo: Recent Kilauea eruption a great opportunity for aspiring geologists
While the most recent eruption of Kilauea volcano was short-lived, it provided an exciting hands-on learning opportunity for students using the University of Hawaii at Hilo geology lab.
Mayoral candidates to appear today at AARP Hawaii forum
Four candidates for Hawaii County mayor will speak at an AARP Hawaii forum today that will be broadcast on public access Na Leo Channel 55, naleo.tv/governmental55 and the AARP Hawaii Facebook page.
Rep. Tokuda introduces bill to rename Hawaii Island post office after Vietnam War veteran hero
A bill was recently introduced in Congress to rename the Captain Cook Post Office after First Lieutenant John Kuulei Kauhaihao of Honaunau, who was killed in action in Vietnam and posthumously awarded the U.S. Army’s second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.
