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Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79

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Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star known for films like “Annie Hall” and “The Godfather,” has died at 79, a family member told The Associated Press.

Added miles to Skyline rail could be game changer for commuters

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The 2nd segment of Skyline will open a week from Thursday with officials promising more convenience and efficiency for commuters across Oahu.

For the first time, long-distance commuters traveling by rail may finally get to work and home faster than they can in their cars, according to officials.

For the first time, long-distance commuters traveling by rail may finally get to work and home faster than they can in their cars, according to city officials.

A long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in a New Orleans backyard

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A New Orleans family cleaning up their overgrown backyard made an extremely unusual find: Under the weeds was a mysterious marble tablet with Latin characters that included the phrase “spirits of the dead.”

“The fact that it was in Latin that really just gave us pause, right?” said Daniella Santoro

A family cleaning their backyard in New Orleans discovered an unusual marble tablet with some characters in Latin.

Renewables Overtake Coal as World's Biggest Source of Electricity

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Renewable energy sources like solar and wind produced more electricity during the first half of the year than any other energy resource, including coal.

To bullet another massive accomplishment in the clean energy transition, of the cumulative demand for new power worldwide, renewables met 100% ...

Renewable energy sources like solar and wind produced more electricity during the first half of the year than any other energy resource, including coal. To bullet another massive accomplishment in the...

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"It was so intricate, because this butterfly could fall apart if I pressed too hard,” Bendicksen told CBS News. “We used contact cement, we had corn starch, a little piece of wire that we could hold the butterfly down with.”

The one easy part was that butterfly’s have no nerve endings in their ...

Emergency Butterfly Wing Transplant Is a Success Watched by Millions on Social Media

The one easy part was that butterfly's have no nerve endings in their upper wings. There are no blood vessels either.

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DTRIC announces intent to withdraw from Hawai‘i insurance market | Big Island Now

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It will now transition to a run-off insurance carrier, meaning the firm no longer will issue new or renew existing policies.

DTRIC will, however, continue to administer all active policies for its thousands of car, home and renters insurance customers throughout the state, manage claims and meet...

The car, home and renters insurance firm, while no longer issuing new or renewal policies, will, however, continue to administer all active policies for its thousands of customers throughout the state...

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The Maui Humane Society announced on social media Friday that approximately 20 dogs may be euthanized by the end of the month if they are not adopted.

“Our shelter population has exceeded what is safe and sustainable,” said the post. “When we exceed that threshold, animals suffer.

‘The heartbreaking point’: Pet shelter urges adoptions as it prepares to euthanize dogs

The shelter said that it can no longer safely house the number of animals in its care.

Live updates: Mass firings of federal workers begin as Trump pressures Democrats to end shutdown

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The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

In a court filing, the Office of Management and Budget said well over 4,000 federal employees would be fired

President Donald Trump's White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to pressure Democrats to end the government shutdown.

Jane Fonda Helps Revive Committee For The First Amendment

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Jane Fonda is joining forces with more than 500 celebrities and Hollywood heavyweights to defend free speech.

The membership roll already includes scores of famous actors like Jamie Lee Curtis, Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg, Pedro Pascal, Natalie Portman and Michael Keaton. Successful directors ...

The actress and other stars are rebooting a group that emerged when the anti-communist panic came for Hollywood.

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Alicia’s Market has been run by the Kam family along Mokauea Street for nearly 80 years.

Alicia’s Market serves up comfort-food favorites in Kalihi

Alicia’s Market has been run by the Kam family along Mokauea Street for nearly 80 years.

City says improper propane tank disposal sparked waste facility fire

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Do not throw propane tanks in the trash.

That’s the message from the City and County of Honolulu following an explosive fire at its H-POWER facility in Kapolei.

The Department of Environmental Services (ENV) confirmed the fire that sparked Wednesday, leaving piles of charred debris and equipment,

The tank allegedly exploded after making its way into a massive shredder inside the waste processing facility of the plant.

A second powerful earthquake strikes off southern Philippines after first one kills at least 6

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Two powerful offshore earthquakes struck the same region in the southern Philippines hours apart on Friday with the first 7.4 magnitude temblor killing at least six people, setting off landslides and prompting evacuations of coastal areas nearby because of a brief tsunami scare.

Philippine seismologists say that a new offshore earthquake with a preliminary 6.9 magnitude hit the same southern region struck earlier by an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4.

Bystanders lift helicopter to save trapped crew in Sacramento crash

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A medical helicopter crashed onto a Sacramento freeway, prompting approximately 15 to 20 bystanders to lift the aircraft off trapped crew members in a dramatic rescue effort. Kenneth De Crescenzo and his wife Terry were among the Good Samaritans who responded immediately after witnessing the crash.

YouTube video by ABC10

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The Honolulu Skyline rail system is set to extend its reach, offering a new stretch of stops from Aloha Stadium to the airport and Middle Street. The four new stops, including those at the airport and Middle Street, will officially open Thursday, October 16.

Honolulu’s Skyline rail adds 4 more stops in Segment 2

YouTube video by Island News

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What I heard, standing in the kitchen on Chao’s opening day in July: “Modern Vietnamese.” “Traditional homestyle.” This is going to be interesting, I thought. If you’re wondering, as I did, how these seemingly competing themes could live on the same menu, it turns out Chao does it very well.

Chao Brings Modern Vietnamese Shine to an Unlikely Stretch of Nu‘uanu

Think buttery pasta, grilled octopus and roasted bone marrow with Vietnamese touches—and chicken pho for the soul.

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The 45th annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival returns to Consolidated Theatres Kāhala Oct. 16–26, then moves to the West Side and Neighbor Islands Oct. 28–Nov. 16. This year’s theme is “convergence,” which celebrates how film can bring together a diversity of people, thought and culture.

What to Watch at This Year’s Hawai‘i International Film Festival

The 45th annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) runs Oct. 16–26 in Honolulu with a new format.

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1 In 4 Hawai‘i Students Are Chronically Absent From School

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At 7:45 am on a recent Friday, Fern Elementary’s cafeteria exploded with shouts and cheers as school counselor Talon Henderson called students to the front of the room. The students, selected at random, received small prizes as rewards for showing up to school on time — a small but important reason

Five years after the pandemic upended attendance, many schools are still struggling to get kids to show up regularly.

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A third of Seoul’s aging sewage pipes in urgent need of repair remain untouched due to a budget shortfall, raising concerns about sinkhole risks across the city.

Of the 124 kilometers (77 miles) of aging sewage pipes in Seoul that require immediate repair to prevent sinkholes and other accidents...

Sinkhole fears deepen as budget shortfall hinders repair of aging pipes in Seoul

A third of Seoul’s aging sewage pipes in urgent need of repair remain untouched due to a budget shortfall, raising concerns about sinkhole risks across the city.

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More than 1.17 million foreign patients visited Korea last year — the highest number on record — but complaints and disputes over medical services have surged nearly tenfold compared to four years ago. Amid the global expansion of Korean medical tourism, calls are growing for improvements to the ...

As Korea's medical tourism industry grows, so do complaints and disputes

More than 1.17 million foreign patients visited Korea last year — the highest number on record — but complaints and disputes over medical services have surged nearly tenfold. NOTE TO EDITOR: will repl...

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The Internal Revenue Service is feeling the pinch from the government shutdown.

Officials said they are furloughing nearly half of the agency’s more than 74,000 staff members.

This move comes as part of the IRS’s new shutdown contingency plan.

IRS furloughs nearly half of its staff

The Internal Revenue Service is feeling the pinch from the government shutdown.

UH study reveals alarming number of students lacking basic needs, hindering academic success

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A recent survey conducted by the University of Hawaii system shows alarming numbers of UH students are facing significant challenges in meeting basic needs.

Those basic needs include access to housing, food, healthcare, hygiene, clothing, transportation and technology - all of which can impact ...

Just over 2,700 students across all 10 UH campuses were surveyed.

Katy Perry goes unnoticed by Scotland's soccer coach as his team shares a hotel with pop star

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Clarke said he wouldn’t have recognized Perry herself either if he’d run into her at the team’s hotel.

“That’s no disrespect to Katy, but I’m from a different generation,” the former Chelsea defender said, adding: “And she wouldn’t recognize me.”

Sharing a Glasgow hotel with pop star Katy Perry hasn’t been much of a distraction for Scotland coach Steve Clarke as he prepares his team for two crucial World Cup qualifiers this week.