Getting Ready for the 2016 IUCN WCC

The World Conservation Congress opens in 15 days in Honolulu. Over 10,000 leaders and decision makers from 160 countries will be meeting here to discuss improving global environmental management for our “Planet at the Crossroads.” Tune in and learn more from Randall Tanaka to find out: How we’ll be impacted? What Sustainability measures are in […]

Sustainable Transportation for Kauai – JoAnn Yukimura

Council Member Yukimura, representing Chair of Kauaʻi County Councilʻs Housing and Transportation Committee, talks about the challenges facing the neighbor island and the solutions presented by the Kaua’i Multimodal Land Transportation Plan, the only multimodal land transportation plan in the state. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every […]

Reporting Live from the Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit – Kelly King and Ben Sullivan

Kirsten broadcasts live from the VERGE Hawaii: Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Kelly King and Ben Sullivan provide perspectives from Maui and Kauai on the importance of the conference to Hawaii, what Hawaii offers the corporate, federal government, and technology innovators from far flung regions, and how this will all […]

Kauai vs. the Agrochemical Industry – Gary Hooser

Gary tells us how his small island has been battling—and winning—the fight against global agroindustrial giants Syngenta, Dow, Dupont-Pioneer and BASF’s use of pesticides on Kaua‘i that are banned in Europe. Gary and Kirsten also discuss what’s ahead for Kaua‘i’s sustainable economic development. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm […]

City Planning Responds to Climate Change – George Atta

Has Climate Change Impacted Oahu’s Planning Department? Are rising sea levels and increasing storm frequency and intensity due to global climate change being considered in Honolulu’s planning and permitting decisions? How are lessons from hurricanes Katrina and Sandy being considered on Oahu? What are Complete Streets? ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon […]

Ho Mai Ka Pono Project – Finding Sustainable Solutions Through Traditional Wisdom – Tom Penna

Tune in to learn how understanding the living intelligence in our natural resources and embracing our traditional relationship with the environment is paramount to achieving sustainability and peace. Tom Penna shares unique perspectives on traditional thinking about the natural world, and the principles of realigning with the environment for global health and harmony. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams […]

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- Carl Hulse
Mike Johnson Becomes the Speaker of the Whole House. For Now.

Democrats saved the speaker but want to oust him at the ballot box in November, while his standing in his own party remains in serious question. [...]

- Vivian Yee, Emma Bubola and Liam Stack
Israel’s Shutdown of Al Jazeera Highlights Long-Running Tensions

The network will keep covering the war in Gaza, but it will be harder for Israelis to watch. Israel calls the network a security threat, while Al Jazeera says Israel [...]

- Alan Blinder, Annie Karni and Dana Goldstein
In Antisemitism Hearing, Public School Leaders Show Up University Presidents

Mixing it up a bit, schools leaders showed, can go far toward neutralizing a Congress with a craving to make a point. [...]

- Karen Yourish, Danielle Ivory, Jennifer Valentino-DeVries and Alex Lemonides
How Republicans Echo Antisemitic Tropes Despite Declaring Support for Israel

Prominent Republicans have seized on campus protests to assail what they say is antisemitism on the left. But for years they have mainstreamed anti-Jewish rhetoric. [...]

- Rick Rojas
A New Civil Rights Exhibit Asks: Honestly, What Would You Have Done?

An exhibit at a synagogue in Birmingham, Ala., argues that listening to people who stay on the periphery can deepen our understanding of the past, and the present. [...]

Brutal crime group caught by its own messages

Thousands of messages obtained by BBC Panorama reveal the Huyton Firm’s plans for violent attacks. [...]

Stormy Daniels clashes with Trump lawyer over sex claim and cash

The adult-film star has faced questions about her alleged sexual encounter with Trump in 2006. [...]

Bank 'optimistic' as it edges closer to summer cut

Its comments came as UK interest rates were left unchanged at a 16-year high of 5.25%. [...]

'Constant shelling' reported in Gazan city of Rafah as thousands flee

Israeli tanks are massed near built-up areas, after Joe Biden warns against a major offensive there. [...]

Elphicke apologises for comments on assault victims

Some Labour MPs have raised concerns about the comments after the Dover MP defected to the party. [...]

Eden Golan is set to perform at the semi-final despite anger over Israel's inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmo, Sweden. [...]

Investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu has been held without trial for over a week. Not only was his arrest illegal, say press freedom groups, so is his continued detention without charges. [...]

The US ship left Larnaca port in Cyprus, en route to the new pier off Gaza with much needed humanitarian assistance. Meanwhile, an Israeli offensive is expected in the southern [...]

Climate change hasn't appeared as a hot-button election issue in India, despite a staggering 80% of people living in areas at risk of climate-induced disasters. [...]

Police said two state lawmakers were slightly injured at an event marking the the 75th anniversary of Germany's constitution. [...]

- Emmanuel Akinwotu
Nigeria has detained a journalist who reported on corruption in a widening crackdown

Investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu has been arrested by police and held without charge for over a week, drawing criticism from advocacy groups over a worsening climate for independent journalism. [...]

- Rachel Treisman
Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resign days apart, casting a spotlight on the organization

Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava stepped down, citing mental health and personal values. They are the latest to depart the organization, which is no stranger [...]

- Ximena Bustillo
Adult film star Stormy Daniels grilled by Trump lawyer in hush money trial

Today is the second day of testimony for adult film star Stormy Daniels. On Tuesday she testified to a nondisclosure agreement and settlement deal with former President Donald Trump. [...]

- Julie Rovner
Medical residents are starting to avoid states with abortion bans, data shows

A new analysis shows that students graduating from U.S. medical schools were less likely to apply this year for residencies across specialties in states with restrictions on abortion. [...]

- Suzanne Nuyen
Biden warns he'll halt Israel weapons shipments; the Kendrick and Drake beef explained

Biden says he will halt additional weapons shipments to Israel if it proceeds with a major ground offensive in Rafah. NPR music editor Sheldon Pearce breaks down the Kendrick Lamar/Drake [...]

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

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

- Associated Press

Police say a wrong-way crash on Connecticut’s Merritt Parkway has killed all four people in two vehicles [...]

- TrÂn NguyỄn | AP

California could soon deploy generative artificial intelligence tools to help reduce traffic jams, make roads safer and provide tax guidance, among other things [...]

- Shayna Jacobs

Stormy Daniels returned to the stand Thursday to wrap up her testimony in Donald Trump’s trial on allegations of business fraud related to a payment of hush money. [...]

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