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Akina and Roumasset (Hawaii Together)

Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Is the government helping or hurting the Hawaii economy?. How is Hawaii doing economically and how are government policies impacting our lives? These and other questions will be discussed by retired University of Hawaii economics professor James Roumasset. Special attention will be given to the subject of […]

Free Market Roadshow in China (Hawaii Together)

Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Hawaii Together. Ken and Li Schoolland have travelled throughout China and numerous countries across the world, spreading the message of free market economics. In this episode, they discuss with host Keli’i Akina the opportunities and challenges for the free market in China. Topics will range from business […]

Home Sharing Under Attack (Hawaii Together)

Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Vacation Rental Business in Hawaii. Mary Lavoie-Olson will explain how lawmaker’s plans to crack down on the vacation rental industry may hurt Hawaii’s struggling economy. The host for this episode is Joe Kent. The guest for this episode is Mary Lavoie. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the […]

Akina and Roth Talk Rail (Hawaii Together)

Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Hawaii Together. The Honolulu Rail Project has been heralded as a boondoggle by national media such as the Wall Street Journal. Locally, it has divided the community between pro-rail and an anti-rail factions. Randy Roth discusses key issues in the real controversy and gets his insights from […]

Akina and L’Heureux Talk Hawaii Public School Finances (Hawaii Together)

Like what you see? Please give generously. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=wOeJJadtCKGg5vYrkwGrAxeTPcjiElKt4Sa2G1y_Oir0nKbFgEa7SE-6K8vrP1t8jM6Vp0&country.x=US&locale.x=US On Hawaii Together. We’ve all heard the claim that Hawaii’s Public Schools lack the needed funds for adequate teacher salaries and classroom resources. As a result, numerous efforts have been launched to increase taxes and other revenue sources for education. But is funding the problem, and if […]

Akina and Tsuneyoshi Talk Rail Audit (Hawaii Together)

Like what you see? Please give generously. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=wOeJJadtCKGg5vYrkwGrAxeTPcjiElKt4Sa2G1y_Oir0nKbFgEa7SE-6K8vrP1t8jM6Vp0&country.x=US&locale.x=US Breaking down the Honolulu Rail. Long-time advocates of auditing the rail, Keli’i Akina and Heidi Tsuneyoshi discuss why the Honolulu Rail Project needs to undergo a thorough forensic audit. They’ll discuss the rail history of fraud waste and abuse and what must be done at this stage. […]

Liberty and Economics (Hawaii Together)

Interactions with the economy. Economics is not only the study of financial behavior, it is a key factor in individual liberty. Economist Ken Schoolland and host Keli’i Akina discuss how economics and liberty interact as they explore a variety of public policy issues that impact our lives. The host for this episode is Keli’i Akina. […]

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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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