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Starbucks considers selling majority stake in its Japan business

Hawaii News — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:10 +0000

HONG KONG >> Starbucks Corp is weighing the sale of a majority stake in its Japan business in a potential deal that could value the coffee chain’s biggest overseas company-operated market at about $3 billion, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

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OpenAI’s rogue agents probed Hugging Face for weaknesses months before hack

Hawaii News — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:06 +0000

WASHINGTON >> Rogue AI agents from OpenAI hijacked Hugging Face user accounts and probed the site itself for vulnerabilities as early as May, nearly two months before the July breach of the open-source repository drew global attention, according to researchers who reviewed the activity.

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Mushroom munchies

Hawaii News — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000

Portobello is a favorite ingredient in plant-based cuisine, given its “meaty” texture.The extra-large mushroom has other benefits: Because it is porous it easily soaks up whatever flavors you desire. And it is low in calories and fat-free.Portobellos come in different sizes. Choose medium ones for this recipe, about 3 ounces in weight and with caps

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Mid-autumn munchies

Hawaii News — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0000

Zhōngqiū jié kuàilè! Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! This important holiday falls on the night of the full moon between early September and early October. For thousands of years, friends and family have gathered to celebrate the autumn harvest when the moon is fullest and to pray for longevity and good fortune. This year, Chinatown 808′s annual

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Saudis pound Yemen as Houthis solidify gains in expansion of Middle East war

Hawaii News — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:01:57 +0000

Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen, the Houthis said today, as the Iran-backed fighters solidified their gains after a lightning advance that has extended Tehran’s reach in the Middle East war and further disrupted global oil supplies. See the original article at: …

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Honolulu City Council OKs stricter laws for stray-dog owners

Hawaii News — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:01:55 +0000

Oahu dog owners could face significantly higher fines and possible jail time for violating city dog-control laws involving stray animals under new Honolulu City Council legislation.

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Kokua Line: Is it too late to get help with rent, utilities?

Hawaii News — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:01:53 +0000

Question: Last year I remember reading about a short-term program to help pay rent and other bills. I don’t remember the name because I didn’t need it then but I need it now. Is it still open? What are the rules?

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Hawaii Supreme Court hears dispute over Maui wildfire attorney fees

Hawaii News — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:01:51 +0000

How much money attorneys should receive for representing Maui wildfire victims was the subject of a Hawaii Supreme Court hearing Tuesday that stands to affect distribution of a $4 billion settlement where payouts are on hold until the fee dispute is decided.

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Well-armed No. 1 ‘Iolani overpowers No. 4 Mid-Pacific

Hawaii News — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:01:48 +0000

The life of an elite volleyball team has its perks.

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Palikapu Dedman, activist and founder of Pele Defense Fund, dies at 80

Hawaii News — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:00:11 +0000

Palikapu Dedman, Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner, activist, farmer, environmental advocate and founder of the Pele Defense Fund, died Aug. 22. He was 80.

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