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Drawing on Thoughts

Karolina Adams is a self-professed introvert who favors drawing as her best line of communication. She creates sketches and drawings that pull at deep emotions, because they reflect hers. As she says “people find themselves in my stories, which makes me realize we’re all weird and in turn, uniquely the same.” Explore www.KarolinaAdams.com to view […]

The Next Wave of Art – Holden Santi

Holden Santi is a talented, high achieving high school student anxious to study the world of art. Donna and Holden talk about the art scene today and how it is affected by current trends in our society, including youtube, cellphone cameras and social media. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 […]

Corrupt Absolute with Jack Doom

Jack Doom describes himself as the Overlord of the Underworld at Underworld Events. He’s the promotions manager for Underworld Events – bringing metal, hardcore and punk to Hawaii for over a decade. He’s also in the band called Corrupt Absolute! ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, […]

Booking Hawaii’s Music with Rob Graves

Rob Graves is the music manager for E&J Lounge Operating Company, which books musicians for Anna O’Brient, O’Toole’s, Kelley O’Neil’s and Irish Rose. Rob and Donna discuss promoting local musicians, how he does that and why he is so dedicated to home-grown music. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm […]

A New Metal Musical with Kevin Jones

Kevin Jones is a singer, songwriter, band leader, radio and TV personality and promotions professional. He’s also playing Perseus in Medusa, a new Metal Musical (or rock opera). Host Donna Blanchard talks with Kevin about his many roles in the music scene in Hawaii! ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 […]

Buy This with Jason Brown

Jason Brown has been the mastermind behind some of the “what happens in vegas, stays in vegas” commercials you can’t forget. Host, Donna Blanchard asks about the methodology and process behind advertising campaigns that work. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier […]

Building an Acting Resume

Danielle Zalopany is a local actress who has appeared in theatre, films and commercials (you will probably recognize her!). Guest host Wil Kahele of Kumu Kahua Theatre will talk with Danielle about her work as an actress on O’ahu and the process of building an acting resume here. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from […]

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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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