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Global Trends in Tourism – Lessons for Hawaii from the HTA Conference

Last week’s Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) conference reported a record number of visitors to the islands but a decrease among Japanese travelers. Russell Leu joins Ray Tsuchiyama to discuss the ramifications of the changes in Hawaii’s tourism industry. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii […]

Energy Efficiency for 2.2 Cents a Kilowatt Hour?

How much energy can efficiency measures save you? How much do these energy efficiency measures cost? Howard Wiig explains some of the opportunities available to improve efficiency and save money. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. […]

Space Weathering with HIGP

Dr. Heather Kaluna joins Jay Fidell to discuss the power of space weathering. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content and great community. Our vision is to be a […]

What Does the Department of Interior’s “Final Rule” Mean for Hawaii?

Leon Siu, a Native Hawaiian award-winning composer, recording artist, performer and producer, one half of Leon & Malia, Siu is also a longtime activist. Leon joins Kaui to discuss the Department of the Interior’s “final rule” on Hawaii. You’re also encouraged to read an impressive essay by Noelani Goodyear-Kaʻōpua at https://hehiale.wordpress.com/ ThinkTech Hawaii streams live […]

STEM Education Made Efficient with Comprendio

Comprendio’s Co-Founding COO Daniel Nash joins Likable Science to explore the exciting frontiers of educational technology, focusing on how Comprendio’s cutting edge interactive, responsive software and programs take advantage of, work with, and complement the explosive growth in our understanding of the neuroscience underlying learning. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am […]

Today’s Headlines

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- Ben Protess and Jonah E. Bromwich
Cohen Endures Cross-Examination Under the Eyes of Trump’s Entourage

Michael D. Cohen admitted stealing from the Trump Organization, but maintained his cool. The former president arrived with many supporters, some with criminal histories. [...]

- Kate Christobek and Jesse McKinley
Trump Trial Day 19 Takeaways: Cohen Finishes Testimony as Defense Begins

The judge became furious with a defense witness, a former Hells Angels leader turned up and Michael D. Cohen kept his cool. [...]

- Nate Schweber
Trump Backers Drowned Out by Hecklers as They Proclaim Support

A contingent of supporters of the former president came to speak across from the courthouse, but they were inaudible. [...]

- Jess Bidgood
Trump’s Eyes Wide Shut Strategy

The prosecution rested its case. And Trump rested his eyes. [...]

- David E. Sanger
Iran’s Next Leaders Face a Choice: Aggression or Caution

The question is whether the successors to the president and foreign minister will take a similar path by keeping slivers of communication open, and avoiding direct conflict with the United [...]

PM says ‘day of shame’ as he apologises to blood scandal victims

PM truly sorry as inquiry finds authorities covered up scandal and exposed victims to unacceptable risks. [...]

Chris Mason: Another State failure – will things ever change?

The report author, Sir Brian Langstaff, thinks a cultural change within government is possible. [...]

Netanyahu denounces bid to arrest him over Gaza war

Israel's prime minister lambasts the ICC, saying it has compared Israel to "mass murderers". [...]

Kate not back yet as early years report published

A return to work is ruled out for the Princess of Wales, as her early years foundation issues a report. [...]

Woman dies in XL bully attack at home

The woman was found dead at her home in Hornchurch in east London on Monday afternoon, police say. [...]

The American multinational corporation has unveiled a new category of personal computers with artificial intelligence capabilities. The tech giant said that the AI features will take place on the device [...]

Spain and Ireland are set to push ahead with an initiative to recognize a Palestinian state. Other EU members and European countries may also provide their backing. [...]

The founder of WikiLeaks is wanted in the United States on espionage charges for leaking military secrets. He will remain in custody in the UK while the appeal goes ahead. [...]

Joe Biden said what's happening in Gaza is not genocide. Meanwhile, the ICC chief prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu, his defense chief Yoav Gallant, and [...]

In a decade-long study, ex-cigarette smokers who vaped were found to be at a greater risk of lung cancer than those who take up vaping. [...]

- Scott Horsley
Biden will name new boss soon to lead 'toxic' FDIC

FDIC chairman Martin Gruenberg says he's prepared to step down once a successor is confirmed. Gruenberg has been widely criticized for fostering a toxic workplace at the agency. [...]

- Bobby Allyn
Scarlett Johansson says she is 'shocked, angered' over new ChatGPT voice

Johansson says she was approached multiple times by OpenAI to be the voice of ChatGPT, and that she declined. Then the company released a voice assistant that sounded uncannily like [...]

What to expect next after the sudden death of Iran's president

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash, according to state media. Here's how his death might contribute to instability in Iran and the region.For sponsor-free episodes of [...]

- Peter Kenyon
Iran's President Dies, What Happens Next?

Iran's president, foreign minister and other officials have died in a helicopter crash. President Raisi was the top elected official in Iran and seen as a possible successor to the [...]

- Jennifer Ludden
Amid record homelessness, a Texas think tank tries to upend how states tackle it

The conservative Cicero Institute is working with states to ban street camps, and shift money away from housing to addiction treatment. Homelessness advocates says such moves are counterproductive. [...]

- Gerrit De Vynck

The tech giant is pushing AI into its new laptops and tablets, guaranteeing that most people will have to interact with generative AI. [...]

- Eric Olson | AP

The field for the NCAA baseball tournament will take shape this week with conference tournaments determining most of the 30 automatic qualifiers [...]

- Petula Dvorak

The fight between Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett proved than anything men can do — like fighting in Congress — women can do, and better. [...]

- Jessica Donati, Brady Mccombs and Michael Biesecker | AP

Authorities in Congo are accusing three Americans of involvement in a brazen weekend attack on Congo’s presidential palace [...]

- Louisa Loveluck

The International Criminal Court will now consider the application and if it agrees, the arrests can be carried out by the court’s 124 member states. [...]

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