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Faith Communities in the Covid Context (The State of the State of Hawaii)

Ensure Faith Traditions’ Outreach To Needy. The host for this episode is Stephanie Dalton. The guest for this episode is David J. Gierlach. The Guest reports and discusses heroic acts by faith-based members during the Covid crisis to maintain spiritual connections and deliver social services, such as outreach to maintain food security, hygiene needs, clothing […]

Absorb or Manage Post-Covid HI Tourism? (The State of the State of Hawaii)

Survey Shows Culture Valued Over Profits. The host for this episode is Stephanie Dalton. The guest for this episode is Colin Moore. Dr. Colin Moore discusses findings from his recent survey, Managing Tourism in Hawai’i: A Survey of Resident Attitudes on Destination Management Issues, supported by the University of Hawai’i’s Public Policy Center he directs. […]

Is HI’s Education Saved by the Bill? (The State of the State of Hawaii)

What Lawmakers Unanimously Approved. The host for this episode is Stephanie Dalton. The guest for this episode is Colleen Hanabusa. The show’s guest, Colleen Hanabusa, who has served Hawaii in many leadership and policymaking roles discusses the federal windfall of the American Rescue Plan Act’s $412 million for Hawaii, and lawmakers unanimous approval of House […]

American Rescue Plan and HI Public Schools (The State of the State of Hawaii)

Will DOE Better Student Outcomes With ARP? The host for this episode is Stephanie Dalton. The guests for this episode are Hector Rivera and Sue Entz. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) and Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) enhance Hawaii’s DOE’s opportunities to bring schools and classroom learning back much better from the onslaught […]

80 years of Lawn Bowls in Ala Moana Park (The State of the State of Hawaii)

Historic Lawn Bowling Green Hosts Safe Play. The host for this episode is Stephanie Dalton. The guests for this episode are Shannon Fagan, Barry Wyatt and Judy Rasmussen. President Shannan Fagan, membership director Barry Wyatt and special events director Judy Rasmussen discuss the main features of Honolulu Lawn Bowling played since 1935 on its beautiful […]

Federal Relief: Too Big or Not Enough? (The State of the State of Hawaii)

Is Relief In Hawaii’s Goldilocks Zone? The host for this episode is Stephanie Dalton. The guest for this episode is Colin Moore. Dr. Colin Moore discusses the Federal Relief Bill’s affect on Hawaii’s economy after the devastation resulting from Covid-19 for small business, unemployment insurance, rent and mortgage relief, HART woes, Airport operations and expenses, […]

Virus Risks Rise With Variants’ Arrival (The State of the State of Hawaii)

Are Official HI Covid Reports Inclusive? The host for this episode is Stephanie Dalton. The guest for this episode is Brooks Baehr. Guest Brooks Baehr, Department of Health (DOH) Spokesperson, serves on the COVID-19 & Pandemic Response Team can inform viewers about the status, progress and threats to Hawaii’s Covid-19 vaccination distribution operations for completing […]

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- David A. Fahrenthold
Trump-Allied Nonprofit Paid Millions to Companies Run by Insiders

The Conservative Partnership Institute’s three highest-paid contractors had connections to the group’s leaders or their relatives, raising concerns about self-dealing. [...]

- Alan Feuer, Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich and William K. Rashbaum
Judge Finds Trump in Contempt Again and Threatens Jail Time

Donald J. Trump again broke a gag order meant to bar him from attacking participants in his criminal trial, Justice Juan M. Merchan ruled. He threatened the former president with [...]

- Vivek Shankar
Netanyahu Asserts Israel’s Right to Fight Its Enemies in Defiant Speech

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been steadfast in his goal of destroying Hamas. On Sunday, he defended Israel’s right to defend itself at a Holocaust remembrance event. [...]

- Peter Eavis
Maersk Says Expanded Houthi Attacks Are Forcing More Delays

The shipping company said the militia had recently tried to attack ships further from the shores of Yemen, putting more strain on logistics. [...]

- Anton Troianovski
Russia to Hold Drills on Tactical Nuclear Weapons in New Tensions With West

Russian officials claimed the order was in response to comments from the West about the possibility of more direct involvement in Ukraine. NATO called Russia’s announcement “irresponsible.” [...]

New SNP leader Swinney vows fresh chapter for party

The new party leader is expected to be nominated by MSPs as first minister as early as Tuesday. [...]

CoppaFeel! founder Kris Hallenga dies aged 38

Her diagnosis 15 years ago prompted her to campaign for more awareness of breast cancer in the young. [...]

Biden restates stance on Rafah offensive in Netanyahu call

The leaders spoke as people in the southern Gaza city are urged by Israel to move ahead of a "limited" military operation. [...]

Sunak vows to fight on – but Tory MPs feel gloomy

PM says the general election result is "not a foregone conclusion", despite "disappointing" local elections. [...]

Surfers killed in likely carjacking, says Mexico

The three tourists, from Australia and US, were trying to stop the assailants from taking their truck. [...]

The term "Leitkultur" (leading or guiding culture) is being used in Germany more frequently when debating to what extent migrants should integrate into society. But it is a highly controversial [...]

After the attack on Matthias Ecke, a center-left lawmaker in the eastern city of Dresden, police say they have identified and searched the homes of three more teenage suspects. One [...]

The weekend attack on a center-left politician in eastern Germany has been widely condemned. But insults, threats and attempts at intimidation have long been a part of campaigning. [...]

Kenya's overburdened and underfunded healthcare system has ground to a near halt after about 7,000 medical professionals walked off the job last month to demand better working terms. [...]

The former US president is in court to face charges of falsifying business records in connection with hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. [...]

- Rachel Treisman
Columbia University cancels its main commencement ceremony after weeks of turmoil

Officials announced Monday that they will focus on Class Day and school-level events instead of the main ceremony planned for May 15, following the arrest and suspension of pro-Palestinian protesters. [...]

- Ximena Bustillo
Trump fined $1,000 for violating gag order again and threatened with jail time

The former president received a second fine for violating a gag order prohibiting him from speaking about witnesses, jurors, court staff and their families. Trump is trying to appeal the [...]

- Andrea Hsu
How one stretch of Interstate 20 through Alabama tells the story of American workers

Three high-profile labor disputes have unfolded in central Alabama over the past several years, with Amazon warehouse workers, coal miners and autoworkers all speaking out for change. [...]

- Suzanne Nuyen
Israel orders Rafah evacuations; Boeing plans to launch a spacecraft

Israel has ordered Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah after cease-fire talks failed. Boeing is set to launch two astronauts to the International Space Station tonight. [...]

- Joe Hernandez
Boeing prepares for Starliner's first crewed launch into space after several setbacks

The latest test flight comes after multiple delays in the Starliner program and increased scrutiny of Boeing for safety lapses in the production of its commercial aircraft. [...]

- Maham Javaid

The school, which is trying to identify the victim, said it will make counseling and other support resources available for anyone affected by the incident. [...]

- Associated Press

Jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial are hearing for the first time how and why Michael Cohen’s reimbursement for the Stormy Daniels’ payment was entered as a legal expense [...]

- Maham Javaid

The school, which is trying to identify the victim, said it will make counseling and other support resources available for anyone affected by the incident. [...]

- Terrence McCoy

The flooding that has slammed into Rio Grande do Sul, one of Brazil’s most prosperous states, has badly shaken this nation of 215 million. [...]

- Niha Masih, Annabelle Timsit, Lior Soroka, Adela Suliman, Karen DeYoung

Israel’s determination to invade Rafah is a sticking point in cease-fire negotiations, which appear to have broken down. [...]

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