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Energy Politics in the Senate

Mina, Marco, and Jay discuss the Hawaii State Senate’s recent interaction with the Public Utilities Commission, the worsening PV situation, and the probability of Customer Self Supply (no power export; batteries needed) finding a successful consumer market in Hawaii. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, […]

Goings on at the PUC

Marco and Jay discuss the HEI-NextEra merger in depth. After many anticipated deadlines, the deal is still up in the air! ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon 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 […]

Awaiting a Decision in the NextEra Docket

Mina, Marco and Jay discuss the timing and conditions of the PUC’s decision on the NextEra docket; Mina’s recent Euro adventure; Offshore wind hearings; HECO’s plans for Wind, Undersea Cables, Grid Stability, and LNG. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows […]

Clean Energy Transportation Goals – Shem Lawlor, Mark Glick and Jim Alberts

Special Guests Shem Lawlor, Blue Planet Foundation and Mark Glick, Hawaii State Energy Office, DBEDT discuss the pros and cons of creating clean energy transportation targets. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time […]

Mina and Me, Alone at Last – Clean Energy Security

ina, Marco, and Jay discuss current developments in the energy industry including an update on the merger hearings; Legislative update on energy issues; the relationship between the Legislature and the PUC’s prerogatives; price of oil; KIUC board election and more. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, […]

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- Raja Abdulrahim, Bilal Shbair, Aaron Boxerman and Ben Shpigel
As Israel Steps Up Attacks, 300,000 Gazans Are on the Move

Many say there is nowhere to go, and even the “humanitarian zone” recommended by Israel is neither safe nor equipped to handle all of them, the U.N. says. [...]

- Peter Baker
The Long, Tortured Road to Biden’s Clash With Netanyahu Over Gaza War

The president offered strong support to Israel after Oct. 7 but has grown increasingly frustrated over the conduct of the war. “He has just gotten to a point where enough [...]

- Russ Buettner and Paul Kiel
Trump May Owe $100 Million From Double-Dip Tax Breaks, Audit Shows

A previously unknown focus of an I.R.S. audit is a dubious accounting maneuver that effectively meant taking the same write-offs twice on a Chicago skyscraper. [...]

- Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
Amid Scrutiny, Paul Manafort Leaves Republican Convention Role

Eight years after helping Donald J. Trump get elected — and four years after being released from prison — the longtime political operative was back as a volunteer to advise [...]

- Alex Marshall
Nemo Wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland

The nonbinary singer Nemo won the high-camp contest, during a night that included pro-Palestinian demonstrations outside the arena and fireworks onstage. [...]

Eurovision 2024: Switzerland's Nemo wins contest, UK comes 18th

Swiss singer Nemo becomes the first non-binary artist to win Eurovision with their song, The Code. [...]

Top moments from Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in pictures

Skimpy costumes, wacky performances and furious flag-waving... it can only be Eurovision. [...]

Elphicke accused of lobbying over husband's sexual assault case

The new Labour MP is accused of asking the then Justice Secretary to help move the date of the case. [...]

The escaped dissident still pursued decades on by China

Yan Xiong escaped from China in 1992, but he and other dissidents are still being targeted by Beijing. [...]

Chainsaw vandals hack at trees to get better Sydney harbour view

Hundreds of trees have recently been killed, conveniently exposing multi-million dollar views. [...]

Iran's hardline factions have strengthened their grip on power in a run-off parliamentary election. Most independent and opposition candidates were barred from running. [...]

Switzerland has won the 2024 contest following political protest, disqualifications and withdrawals. [...]

Once again, thousands hit the streets to protest a proposed law that could force NGOs to register as foreign agents. The government has vowed to go ahead with the bill [...]

Polish prosecutors will likely file espionage charges against a Polish judge who fled to Belarus, where he is now seeking asylum. [...]

The capital's Bureaucracy Museum takes a wry look at one of Germany's most serious challenges. So why does the country have such a problem with red tape? And how can [...]

- Chloe Veltman
Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 in a year of protests

The Swiss singer and rapper was one of two nonbinary artists in the finals at this year's event held in Malmo, Sweden. Meanwhile, protesters called for Israel's disqualification from the [...]

- The Associated Press
A federal judge temporarily halts U.S. plan to lower credit card late fees to $8

The temporary injunction imposed by Judge Mark Pittman in the Northern District of Texas is a win for the big banks and major credit card companies. The plan was set [...]

- The Associated Press
Justice Thomas decries 'nastiness' and 'lies' against him

The Supreme Court justice told attendees at a judicial conference that he and his wife have faced "nastiness" and "lies" over the last several years and decried Washington as a [...]

- The Associated Press
Flash floods have killed more than 300 people in Afghanistan

Floods from heavy seasonal rains have destroyed over 1,000 houses, the U.N. food agency said. A U.N. official said the floods are a reminder of Afghanistan's vulnerability to the climate [...]

- Aya Batrawy
Israel expands evacuation orders in Rafah as aid groups struggle to prepare

Israel's military issued new evacuation orders in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah, forcing even more Palestinians to relocate on Saturday ahead of a likely expanded ground operation there. [...]

- Kasha Patel

A severe geomagnetic storm powered by five coronal ejections from the sun will result in a vivid aurora borealis. Here are some tips for seeing it this weekend. [...]

- Jason Samenow

Western parts of Virginia and Maryland saw the best show, but a faint glow from the northern lights appeared in the D.C. area before sunrise. [...]

- Associated Press

Patrick Agyemang scored early in the second half and Kristijan Kahlina made three saves to lead Charlotte FC to a 1-0 victory over Nashville SC [...]

- Associated Press

Luis Muriel scored two goals — his first in MLS — and Pedro Gallese stopped a penalty kick in the 88th minute to help Orlando City beat the Philadelphia Union [...]

- Gene Wang

Eric Spanos helped the Terps snap out of their offensive funk with four goals in a 16-8 victory at SECU Stadium. [...]

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