Alameda to become Hawaii County mayor
Hawaii County has elected a new mayor.
Despite bomb threats and disinformation, a fairly smooth election
Americans navigated a fraught voting landscape on Election Day as a largely smooth voting process early in the day went on to be buffeted by bomb threats, widespread disinformation and unabated anxiety over the election system.
Trump claims ‘powerful mandate’ after Fox News projects he has won US presidency
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Republican Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential contest after Fox News projected that he had defeated Democrat Kamala Harris, which would cap a stunning political comeback four years after he left the White House.
Japan’s favorite snowy mountain finally has some snow
Mount Fuji looms large as Japan’s tallest mountain and one of its most enduring national symbols. Its snowy peak has inspired countless paintings and poems over the centuries, and more recently been featured on travel brochures and merchandise.
Republicans clinch control of the Senate
WASHINGTON — Republicans seized control of the Senate in Tuesday’s voting, picking up at least two Democratic seats and protecting their own embattled lawmakers to end four years of Democratic control.
Obituaries for November 6
Margaret Finley, 80, of Keaau died Oct. 28 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Long Beach, Calif., she was a family matriarch. No services. Survived by husband, Jeffrey C. Finley of Keaau; children, Colin (Teresa) Finley, Jennifer Finley and Julia (Lloyd) Mitchell; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Growing food instead of lawns in California front yards
On a corner lot in Leimert Park in dusty South Los Angeles, not far from Obama and Crenshaw boulevards, sits a curiosity that’s wildly different from all the neighboring grassy yards. Abundant and lush, it looks like a mash-up between a country idyll and something dreamed up by Dr. Seuss.
Boeing’s strike is over. Its problems are not.
After nearly two months on strike, some 33,000 Boeing employees will return to work over the next week. But getting the troubled manufacturer back on track will take a lot longer.
Israeli strikes target Syria for second day in a row
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military on Tuesday said its air force had struck targets in Syria for the second day in a row, attacks it said were aimed at cutting off the flow of weapons and intelligence between Hezbollah, the armed Lebanese group, and its sponsor, Iran.
Facing outrage, Nigeria drops capital charges against minors
Dozens of teenagers, some as young as 14, had been held for nearly three months in a squalid detention center that houses murder suspects. They faced treason charges and possible death sentences for alleged participation in protests against Nigeria’s government.
Search for the missing in Spain grows desperate amid mud and confusion
MADRID — Some families in Spain were planning funerals Tuesday, days after their relatives’ bodies were found in the aftermath of floods that killed at least 217 people. Others were still waiting for news, caught between grief and the hope that a missing relative could still be alive somewhere in the muck.
Your Views for November 6
Let kupuna go to front of the lines
UH-H soccer: Men shut out FPU, women clinch tournament berth
HILO — The UH-Hilo men’s soccer team nabbed a big win in its return home, shutting out Fresno Pacific, 3-0, Saturday afternoon in Pacific West Conference play at the Vulcan Soccer Field.
Sports in brief for November 6
76ers’ Embiid handed three-game suspension for shoving Philadelphia reporter
NFL trade deadline: Commanders deal from pick stockpile, score CB Marshon Lattimore
Signaling the franchise views itself as a contender again, the Washington Commanders gave up three draft picks to acquire Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the sinking New Orleans Saints on Tuesday.
Nation and world news in brief for November 6
G7 countries and others condemn N. Korean cooperation with Russia
Walmart, other US retailers import fewer Christmas goods ahead of tepid holiday season
Santa Claus is not delivering as many Christmas trees, toys and decorations to the United States this year as in recent years, import data shows, with retailers including Walmart bringing in less holiday product ahead of what is expected to be a so-so holiday season. Walmart, the world’s biggest retailer, has slashed Christmas imports deeply, shipping at least 340,000 kilos of products described as “Christmas” goods into the U.S. in the 12 months ending Sept. 30, according to U.S. import data provided exclusively to Reuters by ImportYeti.
Everything you need to know about new College Football Playoff
The 12-team College Football Playoff era has officially begun, and with it, a host of details with which fans will need to familiarize themselves. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the sport’s new postseason. Feel free to bookmark and reference as December draws near.
NBA continues tradition of Election Day pause
(Reuters) — Observing Election Day with a clear schedule is a tradition the NBA plans to continue.
Mainstream media has hit rock bottom in 2024 election
The 2024 election marks the collapse of the mainstream media as we know it.
