Trump’s tax plan could add to debt burden. Harris’ plan tracks Biden’s.
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump keeps adding new tax cuts to his list of campaign promises, and their projected costs keep piling up.
Habitat for Humanity helped them get homes. An insurance crisis may take them away.
NEW ORLEANS — The house that Kevin Hargrove built with the help of Habitat for Humanity volunteers had everything he wanted for his family: It was in the same New Orleans neighborhood where he’d grown up, with plenty of space for his daughters. A charity had donated furnishings, so as soon as the construction was finished, they stepped inside and it felt like home.
Former Twitter board member sues Elon Musk’s X for $20 million in pay
A former Twitter board member, Omid Kordestani, sued the social media company owned by Elon Musk on Friday, claiming that the billionaire refused to cash out more than $20 million worth of shares.
Tropical Gardening: When is a weed not a weed?
Is it a weed? A weed may be defined as any plant growing in the wrong place. Some folks even think a plant that is not native is a weed, but with that mind set, even the coconut palm is not native and could be considered a weed. Perhaps an even better definition is “a weed is a plant for which we haven’t found value.”
Survivors experience first anniversary of tragic Maui wildfires
BIIF football: Wildcats ready for redemption in 2024
KEALAKEKUA — Konawaena football’s season begins today over on O‘ahu, and the eagerness and excitement to get back on the field is sky-high.
Dodgers’ hitters give Jack Flaherty a big boost and seal a win over the Pirates
LOS ANGELES — The standing ovation that Jack Flaherty received from a Dodger Stadium crowd of 48,664 when he departed in the sixth inning of Friday night’s 9-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t seem commensurate with his performance in his first home start for his hometown team.
Imane Khelif wins Olympic boxing gold medal, ending trying Games with triumph
PARIS — Atop her coach’s shoulders, arms in the air, a full house at the main stadium of Roland Garros cheering her on, Imane Khelif celebrated the perfect way to end a trying week.
Hawaiʻi International Futsal Tournament this weekend in Hilo
The Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Hawai‘i Futsal and the WeGo! Foundation, will host the 2024 Hawai‘i Interational Futsal Cup this weekend at three venues in Hilo.
U.S. women beat Australia, to play for 8th straight gold medal
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points to lead the United States to an 85-64 victory over Australia in the first semifinal at the Paris Olympics on Friday, sending the Americans to the gold-medal game in the eighth consecutive Olympics.
Newsom clears homeless camps in LA County, where he wants more ‘urgency’
LOS ANGELES — The stop in Los Angeles came without the usual courtesy notice.
Tourists accused of defacing Joshua Tree National Park with paintballs
Three tourists from Germany who were accused of firing paintballs at signs, bathrooms and dumpsters in Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California were cited for defacing property, according to park officials.
Wall Street on edge after a week of wild swings
After a wild week in the markets that rekindled fears about the strength of the U.S. economy, investors are wondering what comes next.
FDA declines to approve first MDMA-based PTSD treatment
The U.S. FDA has declined to approve a therapy based on the mind-altering drug MDMA for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, stating it could not be approved based on the data submitted, developer Lykos Therapeutics said on Friday.
Israel launches another offensive in Gaza’s south amid push for truce
An Israeli ground assault in the southern Gaza Strip on Friday forced tens of thousands of Palestinians to flee their homes and shelters, many for a third time or more, even as the United States and some Arab allies pressed Israel and Hamas to restart peace talks.
Brazilian plane spins before crashing, killing all 61 on board
SAO PAULO — A regional turboprop plane fell into what aviation experts called a flat spin before crashing in a residential neighborhood near Sao Paulo in Brazil on Friday, killing all 61 people on board.
Chi Chi Rodriguez, the golf world’s swashbuckling champion, dies at 88
Chi Chi Rodriguez, whose flamboyance on the course and passion for the game of golf transformed him into one of its most popular players through his more than three decades on the pro tours, died Thursday. He was 88.
Debby’s remnants bring tornado alerts and snarl East Coast air traffic
The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby moved up the East Coast on Friday, inundating parts of north-central Pennsylvania, prompting tornado alerts and causing airport delays in some of the major Northeast cities.
U.S. women win gold in 4×100 relay as Sha’Carri Richardson pulls away in anchor leg
SAINT-DENIS, France — Sha’Carri Richardson took the baton and ran like the track owed her a gold medal.
The barber will see you now. The world will see you next.
PARIS — They are one of the most popular teams at the Olympics. Their hand-eye coordination is off the charts. Their uniforms? Head-to-toe black and tres chic.
