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UH Manoa selects 'future' as 2024 Hawaii Word of the Year
Reflecting on the complexity of what lies ahead, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Department of English selected “future” as its 2024 Word of the Year for Hawaii. “‘Future’ is neither clearly ...
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Terrell police officer shot and killed during traffic stop
TERRELL, Texas — A Terrell police officer was shot and killed Sunday evening during a traffic stop, authorities report. Officer Jacob Candanoza initiated a traffic stop at 11 p.m. on Dec. 8 in the ...
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3 Chambers Fest: The Port City celebrates hip hop, martial arts and anime
WILMINGTON, N.C. — A unique festival returned to the Port City last week for its second year in a row. The 3 Chambers Fest celebrates hip hop, martial arts and anime, a combination that aims to ...
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New York educators push for 'consistent, statewide' cell phone restrictions
Educators gathered in Albany on Monday, urging state leaders to institute a statewide policy for cell phone use in schools. They say consistent statewide policy is needed as opposed to the district-by ...
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Mo. business groups ask state supreme court to overturn minimum wage, paid sick leave amendment
ST. LOUIS—Business groups in Missouri have filed a petition with the state supreme court asking it to overturn the results of a constitutional ballot amendment that raises the state’s minimum wage and ...
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2nd call for public input on city transportation fare changes
The Honolulu Rate Commission is holding its meeting on Tuesday and will be accepting public testimony on the proposed fare changes affecting Skyline, TheBus and TheHandi-Van. This is the second call ...
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Supreme Court rejects appeal challenging Hawaii gun licensing requirements under Second Amendment
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to Hawaii's gun-licensing law on Monday, though three justices expressed a willingness to hear arguments over the issue later. The majority did ...
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Increasing number of women turning to work as commercial surrogates
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Marshee Williams is expecting in just a few months. This is Williams’ second pregnancy, following the birth of her twin boys. “I told my kids second and they were supportive,” ...
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Groups want Hochul to include food, nutrition priorities in executive budget
More than 250 state and local organizations are urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to include a package of food and nutrition priorities in her upcoming executive budget proposal, according to a letter ...
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Artemis I ‘Moon Tree’ finds home at Western Carolina University
An American Sweetgum "Moon Tree" has found its home at Western Carolina University after being selected by NASA’s Artemis I program earlier this semester, the school said. After reviewing hundreds of ...
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Public comment sought for North Shore resurfacing project
The Hawaii Department of Health seeks public comment through Dec. 18 on a roadway resurfacing project to be conducted by the Hawaii Department of Transportation on Joseph P. Leong Highway and ...
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Lewiston seniors group announces capital campaign for new building
LEWISTON – SeniorsPlus in Lewiston is looking to raise funds as the organization will be building a new Education and Nutrition Center. The organization already has half of the necessary funds, ...