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How National Energy Decision Process Has Changed Under the Trump Administration

How will the Trump administration’s policies affect North America’s energy industry? Jay Fidell is joined by Lucian Pugliaresi, President of the Energy Policy Research Foundation, Inc. (EPRINC). EPRINC is an energy policy think tank based in Washington D.C. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii […]

Whatever Happened to Clean Energy Initiatives? A Consumer Advocate’s View

solar, renewables, energy, clean energy, renewable energy, consumer advocate, Jeff Ono, clean energy initiatives, Jay Fidell, Ray Starling, HEPF, Hawaii Energy Policy Forum, Sharon Moriwaki, consumer advocacy, rooftop solar, Jeffrey Ono, wind farms, PUC, Public Utilities Commission, utility rates, Hawaii Energy, HECO, PPA, power purchase, HCEI ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 […]

The Business of Chilling – Whatever Happened to Ice Storage in Hawaii

Whatever happened to ice energy storage in Hawaii? Energy storage presents a technical challenge for Hawaii’s renewable energy goal, but there are many potential solutions. Co-hots Ray Starling and Jay Fidell learn about the past and present state of ice energy storage in Hawaii from expert guests Les Taniyama of Power & System Inspection Group […]

Building Up to the Inauguration

How will Federal energy policy change with the Trump administration? Lucian Pugliaresi, President, Energy Policy Research Foundation, Inc. (EPRINC) an energy policy think tank in Washington D.C., joins via Skype to discuss potential paths the next Presidential administration could take. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday […]

This Week in Energy

The Week in Energy: Today Power Up Hawaii host Raya Salter reports on important energy and utility news from around the country that has been in this week’s energy news. 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 night. […]

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 […]

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- Jess Bidgood
Trump, Who Celebrated Jan. 6, Cheers Crackdown on College Protesters

The former president’s calls for order in college unrest contrast with how he talks about Jan. 6. [...]

- Alan Feuer
Judge Pushes Back Critical Filing Deadline in Trump Documents Case

Judge Aileen M. Cannon did not immediately set a new date, but the delay increases the chance that the trial will not happen before the November election. [...]

- Cassandra Vinograd
Israel’s Closures of 2 Gaza Border Crossings Prompt Alarm Over Humanitarian Aid

International agencies and officials said Israel’s moves could exacerbate an already dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. [...]

- Constant Méheut
Ukraine Says It Foiled Russian Plot to Kill Zelensky

The Ukrainian security services arrested two Ukrainian colonels and accused them of spying for Russia. They said the plot also targeted top Ukrainian intelligence officials. [...]

- Valerie Hopkins, Anton Troianovski and Nanna Heitmann
Isolated From West, Putin Projects Domestic Power at Inauguration

The event for the Russian president, who claimed his fifth term in a rubber-stamp election, included a church service that underscored efforts to give a religious sheen to his rule. [...]

Judge warns on explicit details as Stormy Daniels testifies

The adult-film star is testifying about an alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump - which he denies. [...]

Israel sets out four issues with Hamas ceasefire offer as talks resume

An Israeli official says the proposal for a "permanent ceasefire" is among the problems, as a delegation arrives in Cairo. [...]

John Swinney elected as Scotland's new first minister

John Swinney wins the vote in the Scottish Parliament the day after he became SNP leader. [...]

Baby who suffered cardiac arrest at theme park dies

A woman was arrested on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury, police say. [...]

Prince Harry will not see King during UK visit

The duke has arrived in the UK for an event which marks a decade of the Invictus Games. [...]

A team of Israeli officials has arrived in Cairo to continue to assess the truce deal accepted by Hamas, the Israeli prime minister said. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have continued operations [...]

Adult film star Stormy Daniels has taken the stand to testify at Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York on Tuesday. [...]

The Scottish parliament has approved John Swinney as the country's new first minister. His predecessor as leader of the ruling Scottish National Party stood down after a rift with his [...]

US President Joe Biden's unflattering remarks about "xenophobia" hindering the economic growth of Japan and some other countries prompted Tokyo to express regret. [...]

Millions of young people are entering India's labor market every year and generating decent jobs for them poses the biggest challenge for the nation's leadership. [...]

- Bobby Allyn
TikTok challenges U.S. ban in court, says it violates the first amendment

The high-stakes legal battle could determine the future of the popular app in the U.S. TikTok's legal filing calls the ban law an unprecedented violation of First Amendment rights. [...]

- Rachel Treisman
Katy Perry's own mom fell for her Met Gala AI photo. Do you know what to look for?

Katy Perry and Rihanna weren't at the Met Gala on Monday night, despite the viral AI-generated photos showing them on the red carpet. Here are some tips for recognizing and [...]

- Gabrielle Emanuel
The invisible lives — and deaths — of the children of sex workers

Children of sex workers are a neglected population facing serious health issues and at risk for premature death. A new effort sheds light on a group that's often missing from [...]

- Ximena Bustillo
Adult film star Stormy Daniels is testifying against Trump in New York trial

Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels, has spent the last several years in legal battles with former President Trump. She has taken the stand to testify against him in [...]

- Suzanne Nuyen
Israeli forces take control at Rafah crossing; How a Border Patrol agent sees his job

Israeli forces have taken control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing into Egypt. A U.S. Border Patrol agent explains how he sees his agency's mission. [...]

- David Stern, Serhiy Morgunov

Ukrainian authorities said Russia planned to kill President Volodymyr Zelensky and top Ukrainian security officials as a gift for Vladimir Putin on the occasion of his inauguration. [...]

- Azi Paybarah, Mariana Alfaro, Patrick Svitek, Maegan Vazquez

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

- Anthony Izaguirre | AP

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she regrets making an offhand remark that suggested Black children in the Bronx do not know what the word “computer” means [...]

- Associated Press

The Atlanta City Council has agreed to pay $3.8 million to settle a lawsuit by the family of a church deacon who died in a struggle with a city police [...]

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