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Celebrating Black History Month and DEI (The Rule of Law in the New Abnormal)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The host for this show is Sandra Simms. The guests are Vernellia Randall and TeKay Brown-Taylor. Wrapping up Black History Month with perspectives on DEI. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6l97L9SHRP40PaPAEyZaWsL Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com. ThinkTech Hawaii […]

Hawaii’s Short-term Rental Crackdown (Hawaii Together)

State, County Bills Threaten Residents. The host for this show is Keli’i Akina. The guest is Joshua Montgomery. State and county bills loom over the future of Hawaii’s short-term vacation rental industry. Several state bills would allow counties to phase out short-term rentals and impose higher taxes on them, while a Hawaii Island initiative would […]

Business Co-creating Peace in Africa (The Matrix of Peace)

The Sunshine Approach Business Model. The host for this show is Phyllis Blees. The guest is Don Larson. Don Larson, award-winning leader of Hershey Foods describes his unique multi-sector, whole-systems approach to sourcing and selling cashews from Mozambique the ‘Sunshine Approach’ way. We see through the lens of the Matrix of Peace Whole Systems Model […]

What Really Happened in Putin’s Interview (Global Connections)

Let’s Look at all his Mistakes About Russian History. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Roopmati Khandekar. With thanks to Tim Snyder, history professor and Yale, we examine Vladimir Putin’s comments in his recent ‘interview’ with Tucker Carlson. Our guest Dr Roopmai Khandekar helps us understand the circumstances of the […]

Vivian Wu: Dasheng Media (A Nation of Immigrants)

Mighty Voice, be Heard. The host for this show is Chang Wang. The guest is Vivian Wu. Vivian Wu is a seasoned media industry professional with over 20 years of experience in journalism, international reporting, and media innovation in both English and Chinese markets. Currently, she is the CEO and founder of Mighty Voice LLC, […]
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Teetering on the Hyphen (KwokTalk: Breaking Boundaries)

Asian American in Asia. The host for this show is Crystal Kwok. The guest is Gloria Wu. Complexities and challenges of in-between identities, navigating Asian spaces as an Asian American; Cultural differences, language barriers, how Western attitudes work in a local Asian society like Hong Kong; Addressing current discriminations against Asian Americans in the Trump […]

Water, Water Everywhere — Nope (Code Green)

The Best Water is the Water Not Used. The host for this show is Howard Wiig. The guest is Ernest ‘Ernie’ Lau. Mobilizing resources to build a sustainable water future requires multi-stakeholder partnerships between government, business, and civil society. Talking about public-private partnerships (PPPs) will raise the specter of ill-fated partnerships of the past decades. […]

Hawai’i Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke (Beyond the Lines)

Beyond Leadership. The host for this show is Rusty Komori. The guest is Sylvia Luke. We talk with LG Sylvia about the reasons why she is a successful leader, her vision for Hawaii’s future, the challenges she deals with as lieutenant governor, and creating a superior culture of excellence. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this […]

Asia Pacific Forum Sustainable Development (Cooper UNion)

VNR, VLR, City Checkup on SDGs. The host for this show is Joshua Cooper. The guests are Bounhom Chantha, Bounthone Chanthalavong-Wiese and Marcus Wiese. The Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development is an annual gathering of governments and regional civil society coming together to share about the 17 UN Global Goals on the ground in […]

How Much like a Proxy Vote is a Proxy War (Keeping the World Company)

Why Do we Have so Many of them. The hosts for this show are Jay Fidell and Tim Apicella. The guest is Jean Rosenfeld. Our panel discusses the proxy wars now going on in Eastern Europe and in the Middle East. What’s the difference between a proxy war, an asymmetric war and a traditional war, […]

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- Erika Solomon and Farnaz Fassihi
Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s President, Is Dead at 63

The hard-line Shiite cleric was seen as a possible successor to Iran’s supreme leader. Mr. Raisi’s death comes at a moment of turbulence for a country facing a deepening conflict [...]

- Alissa J. Rubin
What to Know About Mohammad Mokhber, Iran’s Acting President

Mr. Mokhber has long been involved in business conglomerates tied to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He must hold elections for a new president within 50 days. [...]

- Tracy Mumford, Farnaz Fassihi, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and James Shield
Iran’s President Dies in Crash, and Trump Trial Enters Final Days

Plus, Baltimore bridge ship to be moved. [...]

- Jonah E. Bromwich and Ben Protess
Prosecutors Poised to Conclude Trump Case as Trial Enters Final Days

Monday’s court session will begin early, with the cross-examination of Michael D. Cohen continuing. Lawyers have been told to have their closing arguments ready by Tuesday. [...]

- Nate Schweber
Outside the Trump Trial: Sock Puppets, Sex Pills and Smutty Balloons

The city serves up a cast of supporting characters who flock to a park outside Manhattan Criminal Court, where Donald Trump is on trial, and grab the spotlight. [...]

Infected blood scandal covered up after victims exposed to risks - inquiry

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C from 1970 to 1991 by contaminated blood products and transfusions. [...]

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders

Israel's prime minister and senior figures with the Palestinian group are wanted for war crimes. [...]

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is also confirmed to have died in Sunday's crash in north-western Iran. [...]

'Decisive' day for Assange extradition battle

The Wikileaks founder awaits a ruling on his right to appeal extradition to the US. [...]

GB News could face Ofcom punishment after breach

The broadcast regulator's said the network had been found in breach of due impartiality rules. [...]

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor says he is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leaders including Ismail Haniyeh and Yayha Sinwar, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [...]

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. Over the past decades, he played a crucial role in Iran and human rights groups say he was responsible [...]

The Argentine President Javier Milei called Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez' wife "corrupt." Spain has recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires and summoned Argentina's envoy. [...]

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other high-ranking politicians have been killed in a helicopter crash. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a period of national mourning. Follow DW [...]

India's PM Narendra Modi is widely expected to win a third term, but recent lower voter turnout has been a cause of concern for Modi's BJP. DW has the latest. [...]

- Allison Aubrey
Like to bike? Your knees will thank you and you may live longer, too

New research shows lifelong bikers have healthier knees, less pain and a longer lifespan, compared to people who've never biked. This adds to the evidence that cycling promotes healthy aging. [...]

- Tyler Bartlam
How does Trump's trial end? It may hinge on how jurors feel about sex and privacy

The Trump's Trials team breaks down why prosecutors have a timeline problem, what Michael Cohen's testimony so far has shown, and why it may all come down to a question [...]

- Laura Kwerel
She was a single mom, alone at hospital with her son. Then a familiar face appeared

In 2006, Patricia Nieshoff's three-year-old son had a seizure. She was a single mother, with no one to accompany her to the hospital. But an hour into her hospital stay, [...]

- Nell Greenfieldboyce
When sea otters lose their favorite foods, they can use tools to go after new ones

Some otters rely on tools to bust open hard-shelled prey items like snails, and a new study suggests this tool use is helping them to survive as their favorite, easier-to-eat [...]

- Matt Ozug
Rwanda is transforming and growing — but at what cost?

Rwanda's post-genocide transformation has been remarkable, but uneven. And it prompts many questions, including: what type of leader is needed to help a country grow and heal? [...]

- Associated Press

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [...]

- Sylvia Hui | AP

An inquiry has found that British authorities and the country’s public health service committed a “catalogue of failures” and knowingly exposed tens of thousands of patients to deadly infections through [...]

- Azi Paybarah, Amy B Wang, Patrick Svitek, Mariana Alfaro

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail, with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more. [...]

- Jim Gomez | AP

The Philippines has blamed Chinese fishermen for a massive loss of giant clams in a disputed shoal controlled by China’s coast guard in the South China Sea and urged an [...]

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