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Hawaii legislature ends session without passing clean government reforms
Aloha State News - Hawaii
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June 27, 2025
The recent legislative session in Hawaii concluded with a decision to increase taxes on hotel and cruise ship rooms, aiming to support the state's climate initiatives. However, efforts to promote "clean government" reforms were unsuccessful....
New Hawaii fireworks laws take effect today
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 1, 2025
1/2 Swipe or click to see more George F. Lee / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Gov. Josh Green on Monday signed two bills strengthening laws and penalties against the use and import of illegal fireworks. Green was flanked by Rep. Scot Matayoshi, left, and...
Tayler Hawkins turns setbacks into fuel on his climb from SDSU to UFL glory
The Daily Aztec - California
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July 6, 2025
Football has always been about more than the game for Tayler Hawkins. From his formative years at San Diego State to hoisting a UFL championship trophy with the DC Defenders, Hawkins’ path is a testament to perseverance, faith, and the power of...
Forget LAX: Fly To Los Angeles' Most Underrated Airport Instead
Simple Flying
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July 6, 2025
Hollywood Burbank Airport, also known as Bob Hope Airport, is a lesser-known excellent option for domestic flying in the United States. This airport is substantially smaller than its rival Los Angeles International Airport, which welcomes over 76...
Hawaii governor signs new agriculture, biosecurity legislation
Hawaii News Now
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June 28, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signed new legislation Friday to protect local farmers, ranchers, and agriculture, while also enhancing the state’s biosecurity. One of the bills signed is Senate Bill 1249, Act 235, also known as...
Tsunami or Business as Usual: What Does the New Motorcycle Lemon Law Hold for Pennsylvania?
JD Supra - California
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June 30, 2025
Key Points: Effective May 18, 2025, purchasers of new motorcycles in Pennsylvania may bring Lemon Law suits. A nonconformity in a newly-purchased motorcycle must manifest “within a period of one year following the actual delivery of the motorcycle...
‘KōCreate’ initiative launches in August with bold vision for how communities shape their futures
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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July 6, 2025
A transformative movement is taking root on Hawaiʻi Island — one that reimagines how communities come together to plan, lead and shape their future. “KōCreate: Designing Homegrown Futures” is the latest initiative from Vibrant Hawaiʻi — a...
Non-Dom Businesswoman Voices Anger, Plans Exit As UK Rules Change
Wealth Briefing
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We talk to a businesswoman, TV personality, academic and author about her annoyance, and frustrations, about the changes to the non-domicile system, and what she thinks needs to be done instead to attract tax revenue and business to the UK. There...
Noise from Vancouver miner's deep-sea operations could threaten Pacific marine life, studies say (Business)
Castanet Kamloops
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June 30, 2025
Photo: Paul Hilton / Greenpeace. A pod of sperm whales move into a defence line to stop a pod of killer whales getting to their calf, off the coast of Sri Lanka. Researchers in an area targeted for deep sea mining recently observed the threatened...
Popular sunscreen brands Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic targeted by consumer watchdog over greenwashing claims
PerthNow
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July 1, 2025
Popular sunscreen brands allegedly took advantage of and deprived consumers of the chance to make informed decisions, with Australia’s consumer watchdog launching court action over greenwashing claims. The parent companies of popular sunscreen...
Hollywood A-lister's mega mansion takes up a whole ZIPCODE... and has a mysterious set of symbols carved into secret hideaway
Daily Mail
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July 6, 2025
Plenty of Hollywood stars own lavish estates, but only one - that we know of - has a zip code all to himself. New aerial photos obtained by the Daily Mail show the enormity of Will Smith's 25,000 square-foot adobe-style mansion, which sits on a...
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 28, 2025
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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June 28, 2025
Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows 63 to 70 near the shore to 50 to 58 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Saturday: Cloudy with numerous showers in the morning, then partly sunny with scattered...
Hawaiian Airlines Hit by Cybersecurity Incident
Infosecurity Magazine
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June 27, 2025
Hawaiian Airlines has been hit by a cybersecurity incident, impacting some of its IT systems. The US airline disclosed the “cybersecurity event” in two updates posted on its website on June 26. The company said it has taken steps to safeguard...
$45m Giddey watch as contender makes trade swing; big hint over Simmons call: LIVE
Fox Sports
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The NBA’s free agency period is underway and the spotlight is shining squarely on Australia’s Josh Giddey. The 22-year-old guard is tipped to remain with the Chicago Bulls, but how a new deal comes about for the unrestricted free agent is still to...
Hawaiian Airlines Hit By Cyberattack, The Latest In A String
Jalopnik
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June 27, 2025
On June 26, Hawaiian Airlines reported that it had suffered a "cybersecurity event," or as everyone else would call it, a cyberattack, per USA Today. Fortunately for passengers no flights were delayed or canceled, and future reservations could...
US Senate Bill’s clean energy cuts draw backlash from labour, business
The Straits Times
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June 30, 2025
Wind turbines in California in 2024. Among other things, the Senate Bill would roll back incentives for wind, solar, batteries and other clean energy technologies.PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON – The US Senate’s proposed cuts to clean energy subsidies...
Hawaiian Airlines Targeted in Cyberattack, Systems Compromised
GBHackers
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June 27, 2025
Hawaiian Airlines is responding to a significant cybersecurity incident that has disrupted parts of its information technology infrastructure, the company confirmed Thursday. While the full extent and nature of the attack remain undisclosed, the...
Dish of the week: Poke bowl from Tokyo Fish Market
Nosh - California
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June 30, 2025
Editor’s note: Nosh is dedicated to exploring the full diversity of restaurants and foods found across the East Bay. With that in mind, welcome to a new series in which we highlight a favorite dish from a restaurant we return to again and again....
GOP senators push fixes to megabill amid labor, business outcry
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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June 30, 2025
REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE/FILE PHOTO Solar panels are seen in the background as President Joe Biden speaks during a visit to Vernon Electric Cooperative in Westby, Wis., in September 2024. Republican Senator Joni Ernst has introduced an amendment to...
US Senate bill's clean energy cuts draw backlash from labor, business
WTVB - Michigan
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By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate’s proposed cuts to clean energy subsidies in its version of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill have drawn searing criticism from business and labor groups since they were...