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Maui mayor’s plan to phase out vacation rentals would increase housing but shrink the economy
HONOLULU — An unprecedented proposal from Maui’s mayor to phase out vacation rentals would alleviate a severe housing shortage aggravated by the 2023 wildfires but would also shrink the economy, ...NBC News - 2d -
Left Behind | Sunday on 60 Minutes
60 Minutes was with the Environmental Protection Agency as crews removed hazardous waste left behind after the Los Angeles wildfires – including electric vehicles with batteries that can explode ...CBS News - 1d -
3/30/2025: Hostages; Voice of America; Left Behind
First, freed Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas speaks out. Then, a report on what Trump's silencing of Voice of America means for listeners worldwide. And, a look at California wildfires cleanup ...CBS News - 3h -
WATCH: Golden retriever meets humpback whale off the coast of Hawaii
A boat captain who rebuilt her whale-watching business after losing three boats in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire captured footage of her dog's reaction to a close encounter with a humpbackABC News - 2h -
Swarms of midges are bugging a Tuscan beach town, which wants an emergency declared to help
Residents of the Tuscan beach enclave of Orbetello are seeking a state of emergency declaration to help combat an invasion of midges that are keeping people indoors and threatening businesses ...ABC News - Mar. 21 -
Rubio Says He Has Revoked 300 or More Visas in Trump’s Deportation Push
The secretary of state said he was trying to expel “lunatics” who had taken part in campus movements, as well as criminals. Some are permanent U.S. residents.The New York Times - 5d -
Oakland A’s Settle Into Sacramento as Just The A’s
The Athletics temporarily moved to California’s capital region, but insisted on avoiding references to Sacramento. Residents, who are thrilled to have M.L.B. games, are used to such slights.The New York Times - 2d -
The Irving Family Provides Many Jobs to a Canadian Province, But Also Draws Concerns
The Irving family businesses dominate Saint John, New Brunswick. They are a major employer, but residents say those jobs have come with a steep cost.The New York Times - 1d -
Immigration Officials Detain Former Taliban Ambassador to Spain
Mohammad Rahim Wahidi, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, was detained for more than 30 hours upon returning to the country over the weekend.The New York Times - 1d -
Can Timberwolves avoid play-in tournament? A guide to Minnesota’s playoff prospects
The race to avoid the play-in tournament in the Western Conference is once again on, and heated. And, for the third time in four years, Minnesota is at the center of it. While the Timberwolves are ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Miller WestMAC Player of the Year; all-conference team revealed
Allegany's Avery Miller is the Player of the Year of the Western Maryland Athletic Conference for a third time, and the rest of the all-conference squad was revealed Monday. Miller, a senior signed ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Spurs' Stephon Castle, Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher named Rookies of the Month for March
Spurs guard Stephon Castle and Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month for March.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Morris Catholic basketball's Mia Pauldo 'put on a show' at McDonald's All-American Game
Morris Catholic point guard Mia Pauldo of Paterson was the only New Jersey resident in the McDonald's All-American Games on Tuesday night.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Desperation Grows in Gaza as U.N. Shutters Bakeries
Anxious residents rushed to obtain bags of flour as the United Nations warned that Israeli restrictions on aid deliveries were deepening the humanitarian crisis.The New York Times - 19h -
What to Know About Adderall, Ritalin and Other Prescription Stimulants
The health secretary said the drugs have “damaged” children, but doctors say prescription stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall help millions of people.The New York Times - 2d -
Prince Harry Accused of ‘Bullying’ by Chair of Charity He Co-founded
Sophie Chandauka claimed that Harry quit as patron of the organization to damage it after failing to oust her from the role following a series of board conflicts.The New York Times - 2d -
Final Fantasy 9 Anniversary Celebration Begins, Renewing Remake Rumors
Square Enix in Japan has launched a website celebrating the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX , and has special merchandise planned to commemorate the occasion.. For starters, Square Enix is ...GameSpot - 2d -
Outside probe says Japanese TV station didn't support worker in sexual assault case
An independent investigation of a sexual assault case linked to one of Japan’s top celebrities says Fuji Television Network failed to support its female employee, adding that management lacked ...ABC News - 2d -
Rahm Emanuel returns to Wall Street, but ‘not done with public service’
Rahm Emanuel, who served in the Biden administration as the U.S. ambassador to Japan, is returning to Wall Street for a new position but said he is “not done with public service.” Emanuel is ...The Hill - 1d -
Mets fail to get big hit as they fall to Marlins in Kodai Senga’s first start of season
MIAMI — This was where it all started for Kodai Senga two years ago. A heralded veteran out of Japan making his MLB debut, Senga kicked off a stellar season with a Mets win over the Miami Marlins, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Monaka wears her cyclops mask to work: Niccolò Rastrelli’s best photograph
‘Japan is the mecca of cosplay. Monaka runs a cafe in Tokyo called Monster Party, where people go dressed as characters from a subculture known as tanganmen . Her brother is holding a picture of ...The Guardian - 20h -
Where To Find All Tea Bowls For Rikyu In Assassin's Creed Shadows
Are you hoping to find all Tea Bowls for Rikyu in Assassin's Creed Shadows ? There are seven of these items scattered all over Japan, so it might seem like a tall order at first. However, you ...GameSpot - 12h -
Max Verstappen indicates he was unhappy Red Bull sacked Liam Lawson
Yuki Tsunoda replaces Lawson for Sunday’s Japan GP Lewis Hamilton describes demotion as ‘pretty harsh’ Max Verstappen has intimated he was unhappy with the way his Red Bull team suddenly sacked ...The Guardian - 1h -
Air travel is ready for the wheelie-suitcase surcharge
Free carry-on luggage may seem a bargain, but it often leads to a forced trip to the baggage carousel anywayFinancial Times - 4d -
Motivation for coaching change in Memphis reportedly was to 'optimize' Ja Morant
Morant was no fan of the Grizzlies' new offense, which was forced on coach Taylor Jenkins by management, who fired Jenkins.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Russia launches no strike drones into Ukraine for first time since December
Russia launched no long-range strike drones into Ukraine on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, Ukraine's air force said.ABC News - 2d -
Woman who reported predatory officer blamed by Met
The woman accused the force of trying to discredit her over her complaints against a Met constable.BBC News - 1d -
U.S. reaffirms commitment to Taiwan as Beijing conducts live fire drills in East China Sea
Chinese military extended into second day a joint exercise involving its army, navy and rocket forces near the coast of Taiwan.CNBC - 1d -
UK couple's death in New Zealand probed as murder-suicide
The bodies were found after officers forced entry to a house in Roseneath, near Wellington, on Monday.BBC News - 23h -
FirstFT: Reaction to Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs
Also in today’s newsletter, Nato’s role in Ukraine peacekeeping force, and Musk calls reports of White House departure ‘fake news’Financial Times - 24m -
Robertson, Oettinger lead Stars to 5-1 playoff-clinching victory over Kraken
Jason Robertson netted his 33rd goal of the season, Jake Oettinger finished with 34 saves, and the Dallas Stars clinched a playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 5-1 victory over the Seattle ...ABC News - 4d -
‘It is about vulnerable guys’: violent far-right groups in Sweden recruit boys as young as 10
Validated by Trump, Musk and the manosphere, far-right extremists pull in boys online and use bodybuilding and fight clubs to further their white supremacist agenda. Driving through western Sweden, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Large majority of Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against US, poll finds
Survey shows between 56% and 79% across seven countries in favour if Trump introduces ‘Liberation Day’ levies. A large majority of western Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against the US, a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Behind the music: Unlikely viral TikTok star Jacob Givens brings you the '90s
The 46-year-old Sunland resident — who refers to himself as "that 90s Music Reaction Guy from the Internet" — revives decades-old songs for old and new audiences alike through a mix of ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Investigation of ranch in northern Mexico reveals some details of Jalisco cartel's operations
The renewed investigation of a ranch in western Mexico where authorities say the Jalisco New Generation Cartel trained recruits has revealed some details about how one of the country’s most ...ABC News - 1d -
Most in survey of Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against US
Most Western Europeans are supportive of the continent’s intent to fire back when President Trump moves forward with tariffs set to take effect Wednesday, according to a survey released on ...The Hill - 1d -
If you want to protect American democracy, defend free speech
The Trump administration is using a Cold War-era statute to deport legal residents who make pro-Hamas statements, but defenders of free speech argue that if Mahmoud Khalil had pro-Hamas views, it ...The Hill - 1d -
Polls Close in Wisconsin’s Key Court Contest
More than two million people had been expected to vote to decide the balance of the state’s Supreme Court, as Elon Musk is paying $50 to anyone who uploads a photo of a resident outside a precinct.The New York Times - 1d -
UK foreign secretary urges Kosovo to make progress in talks with Serbia
The United Kingdom’s foreign secretary gave assurances of Britain’s interest in the Western Balkan region while visiting Kosovo on Wednesday, urging both Kosovo and Serbia to make progress in ...ABC News - 23h
