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The Role of DBEDT/HSEO/HCEI in Clean Energy Achievements

How have Hawaii’s Clean Energy Achievements progressed over 2016? Luis Salaveria, Director of the Department of Business, Economic Development, & Tourism (DBEDT) joins the Energy Team to discuss the role of DBEDT, the Hawaii State Energy Office (HSEO) and the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative (HCEI) in moving Hawaii towards its clean energy future. ThinkTech Hawaii […]

Evaluating Trump’s Selections – The Next DOE Secretary and Secretary of State

Join Lucian Pugliaresi, President of Energy Policy Research Foundation, Inc. (EPRINC), an energy policy think tank in Washington D.C., and Jay Fidell in an evaluation of Trump’s selection for the next Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary, former Texas Governor Rick Perry, and next Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet […]

Is Hawaii Really a Blue State?

Is Hawaii really a Blue State? The November 2016 election resulted in the Hawaii State Legislature represented solely by the Democratic Party. Attorney Anthony Gill discusses the ramifications of Hawaii’s new State Legislature. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows […]

Hawaii Death with Dignity Society – End of Life Advocacy with Scott Foster

Navigating the Journey is dedicated to assisting people talk about their wishes and options for end-of-life. Scott Foster, co-founder and Communications Director of the Hawai`i Death With Dignity Society joins Marsha Rose to discuss his work expanding options at the Hawai`i Death With Dignity Society. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am […]

2016 AGU Fall Meeting – A Live Report from the American Geophysical Union Meeting in San Francisco

Andrea Gabrieli, Graduate Student at the Hawai’i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa joins Jay Fidell live from San Francisco to share developments at the American Geophysical Union Meeting ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 […]

Bad Breathing: Impacts of the Pearl Harbor Attack on Oahu Architecture DeSoto Brown Bishop Museum

As a tribute to the ongoing 75th anniversary events of the Pearl Harbor attack DeSoto Brown and Martin Despang discuss how this event changed the everyday life of the island population. 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 […]

Therapeutic Change – Staying Present Even in the Storm Sarah Sarkis

As a licensed psychologist, Sarah Sarkis works with adults in long-term insight oriented therapy. Her existential psychology vantage point encourages patients to “stay present even in the storm.” Join Sarah and Steve for today’s episode, Therapeutic Change: It’s not in the doing… It’s in the being. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 […]

Fertile Soil and Fertility – Holo Holo Farms

Holo Holo Farms is dedicated to strengthening island agriculture through non-conventional distribution and education. Emily Beagle and Elisabeth Beagle, two great farm sisters of Holo Holo Farms, join Crystal on Kwok Talk to talk about fertile soil and fertility. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, […]

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- Jim Tankersley
Biden Looks to Thwart Surge of Chinese Imports

The president has proposed new barriers to Chinese electric vehicles, steel and other goods in an attempt to protect his manufacturing agenda. [...]

- Somini Sengupta
Podesta Meets With China’s Climate Envoy Amid Deep Economic Tensions

Beijing’s dominance raises economic and security concerns, and tensions will be high as top climate diplomats meet this week. [...]

- Andrew Higgins
In Serbia, Xi Underlines Close Ties With Ally That Shares Wariness of U.S.

Visiting friendly leaders in Eastern Europe, the Chinese president commemorated the 25th anniversary of a misdirected U.S. airstrike that destroyed China’s embassy in Belgrade. [...]

- Troy Closson
How David Banks, the New York City Chancellor, Prepared for a Congressional Grilling

As David C. Banks prepares to testify about antisemitism in the New York City schools, he said he wasn’t intimidated by congressional Republicans. [...]

- Peter Baker
Biden Puts Arms Shipment to Israel on Hold Amid Dispute Over Rafah Attack

The United States withheld 3,500 bombs last week out of concern that they might be used in a major assault against the southern Gaza city, officials said. [...]

Tory MP calls government 'incompetent' as she defects to Labour at PMQs

Ex-Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke says "under Rishi Sunak, the Conservatives have become a byword for incompetence and division". [...]

The inside story of Tory MP's defection to Labour

Keir Starmer's allies believe the Dover MP can help win Tory voters but some on the left are uneasy. [...]

Harry arrives at St Paul's during flying UK visit

The Duke of Sussex will not meet his father or brother during a brief visit to London. [...]

Battles in east Rafah as Israel reopens aid route

Israel says lorries are at Kerem Shalom crossing, but a UN agency says they have not entered Gaza. [...]

Agency charging NHS nearly £2,000 for nurse shift

A leading NHS boss says firms are deliberately targeting areas where nurses are in short supply. [...]

A DW film crew was accompanying a team hanging campaign posters in Dresden when the politicians were assaulted by several individuals. This is just the latest in a series of [...]

Europeans — especially Germans — are increasingly keen on curbing immigration and are less focused on climate change, according to a study by a Danish-based think tank. [...]

The CDU wants to return to power as soon as possible. At its political convention, the party adopted a new conservative platform. The key issues: "Leitkultur," asylum and Islam. [...]

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been fined for civil disobedience over a protest that included blocking the entrance of the Swedish Parliament. [...]

New Delhi has slammed Nepal's move to come up with a new currency note featuring a map that shows border areas currently under Indian control. [...]

- Aya Batrawy
A timeline of events leading up to Israel's Rafah offensive

The Gaza Strip's Rafah border crossing with Egypt has been a key lifeline for people in the Palestinian enclave. Here is a timeline of events since Oct. 7, 2023, leading [...]

- Sydney Lupkin
Decades-old law limits access to Wegovy for Medicaid beneficiaries

New medications like Wegovy are changing the way people lose weight and manage obesity, but many Medicaid beneficiaries can't get them. [...]

- Rachel Treisman
A lawmaker with a brain disease used voice assist to back her bill on the House floor

Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia was diagnosed last year with rare disease that makes it hard to speak. She still advocated for a bill renaming a post office in her [...]

- Rob Stein
For those bringing a dog into the U.S., new rules aim to keep out rabies

The CDC announced stricter regulations for importing dogs from abroad — or traveling internationally with your furry companions. [...]

- Sam Gringlas
Georgia appeals court will review decision on Trump case DA, bringing another delay

The Georgia Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments after former President Trump appealed a decision allowing Fulton County DA Fani Willis to stay on the criminal case involving him [...]

- Matthew Cappucci

Intense storms threaten large areas of the eastern United States, but the zone including St. Louis, Little Rock and Nashville is most at risk. [...]

- Associated Press

Many current and former BetterHelp customers have begun receiving refund eligibility notices spanning from a $7.8 million settlement reached with the online therapy provider last year over allegations that it [...]

- Meryl Kornfield

Kennedy’s campaign spokeswoman said he contracted a parasite years ago while traveling “extensively in Africa, South America and Asia in his work as an environmental advocate.” [...]

- Zeke Miller and Aamer Madhani | AP

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has confirmed the U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns the country was approaching a decision to launch a full-scale assault [...]

- Jenna Fryer | AP

Former Daytona 500 winner Michael McDowell says he will not return to Front Row Motorsports after this season [...]

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