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Amazon will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as the online retail giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence while trimming spending. In June CEO Andy Jassy, who has aggressively sought to cut costs since becoming CEO in 2021, said that he anticipated generative AI would reduce Amazon’s corporate workforce in the next few years. Jassy said at…

Trump threatens to send ‘more than National Guard’ to US cities

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(The Hill) — President Donald Trump early Tuesday threatened to send more troops to cities amid his crackdown on crime, telling U.S. service members in Japan that some may need “more than the National Guard.” “We have cities in trouble. We can’t have cities that have trouble,” Trump said, speaking to troops on the USS…

‘This is my happy place’: Older adults’ growing role in the workplace

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For 51 years, Janice McTighe has worked at a job she loves. Read More

This is what can happen when a carbon pipeline bursts

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On a highway near a small village in Mississippi, car engines stalled, people passed out, and dozens were hospitalized — all while first responders struggled to figure out why. Read More

Infant injured in Hawaii Island highway crash dies

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HAWAII ISLAND (KHON2) — Hawaii Island police have confirmed that a three-week-old female infant involved in the two-vehicle crash on Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Oct. 23 has died. Police said that she was pronounced dead at 5:29 p.m. on Oct. 27. ‘This could have been prevented’: Daughter speaks after mother killed, children hospitalized This…

Assaults on Honolulu officers up, what’s behind the trend?

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu police are facing more attacks on the job this year, and many involve mental health calls. KHON2 spoke with interim chief Rade Vanic, the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO), and a mental health professional about the spike and what can be done. Assault on law enforcement officer (LEO)…

Safety during Halloween in Waikiki

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WAIKIKI, Oahu (KHON2) — Halloween is coming up in just four days, and one area that always gets a lot of excitement on the big night is Waikiki. But with lots of foot traffic, it won’t only be from costume wearers and party goers, but there will also be increased security and patrols to ensure…

Teens who died while fishing identified as Waianae High School seniors

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The two teens who died Saturday while fishing at Kaena Point have been identified as seniors at Waianae High School. Friends are heartbroken and left wondering what happened since both were experienced fishermen. Loved ones share hugs, tears and memories as a memorial grows for the two teens who died while fishing…

Oklahoma man charged with death of woman in Hamakua crash

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii Island prosecutors indicted a man from Oklahoma in connection with a deadly crash in February 2024. Prosecutors said 37-year-old Brandon Walser was driving under the influence when he caused a crash that killed a woman and seriously injured a man on Highway 19 in Hamakua. 1 dead, 6 injured – including…

‘Navigating by the stars’: Holiday wreath contest categories, awards

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