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Financing Climate Adaptation

Dr. Keith Bettinger joins us from Thailand to discuss climate change adaptation and adaptation finance in South and Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. Learn about the “state of the art” challenges and the future directions for climate adaptation. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, […]

Climate Change in Hawaii and the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands – Planning with PIRCA Zena Grecni

Zena Grecni tells us about the Pacific Islands Regional Climate Assessment (PIRCA). Find out what role Hawaii and the Pacific Islands play in assessing global climate change. Who is involved in measuring these changes? How is climate change affecting tourism and the military presence in the region? ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from […]

Electronics Instrumentation – Eric Pilger

Eric Pilger shares his work in systems engineering, electronics instrumentation design, remote sensing, and educational outreach. We’ll also learn about his development of the data reduction component of the GOES Hotspot Web Site. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows […]

Climate Change, Climate Alert – Malia Nobrega (Loli Aniau, Makaʻala Aniau)

In this series, we focus on moving beyond outrage to solutions to climate change problems facing people, nations, and the world. Malia Nobrega Director of Loli Aniau, Makaʻala Aniau (LAMA) shares how her organization is preparing the local Hawaiian community for the risks associated with climate change. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 […]

Save that Beach! – Mark Ingoglia (US AF), Cynthia Vanderlip (DLNR) and Craig Gorsuch (Bellows AFS)

Kure Atoll Biological Station supervisor at the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Cynthia Vanderlip, Environmental Manager at Bellows Air Force Station, Craig Gorsuch and Chief, Environmental Branch for the U.S. Air Force Mark Ingoglia talk about dune stabilization in the face of climate change. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to […]

Beyond Paris – The Science and Implementation – Toufiq Siddiqi, PhD (East-West Center)

In this series, we focus on moving beyond outrage to solutions to climate change problems facing people, nations, and the world. How will the Paris climate agreement fare when it comes to implementation? Toufiq and Anu discuss next steps for climate change mitigation after lat year’s COP21 in Paris. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet […]

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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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