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Hawaiʻi ‘No Dictators’ protests against Trump administration underway
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Today, Oct. 18, the ‘No Dictators’ protest is underway as millions of protestors across the islands and the mainland gather to protest against President Trump and his administration. Nationally, it is called the “No Kings” protest, but out of respect for the aliʻi, it is being called the “No Dictators” protest in…
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Calgarians asked to respect firework bylaws, ahead of upcoming seasonal holidays
With Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas around the corner, safety partners in the city are reminding Calgarians the use, sale and possession of fireworks is strictly prohibited within city limits, unless conducted by certified professionals with a valid permit. Read More
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ChatGPT helps Michigan woman claim $100K in Powerball winnings
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A Michigan woman said she used ChatGPT to win $100,000 in the Powerball, the Michigan Lottery announced Thursday. Tammy Carvey, 45, won the Sept. 6 drawing to win $50,000, but her prize was doubled in the Power Play. Michigan Lottery “I only play Powerball when the jackpot gets up there and…
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Pedestrian in critical condition after hit-and-run in Waikīkī area, suspect arrested
WAIKĪKĪ (KHON2) — On Oct. 18, a pedestrian was transported to the emergency room in critical condition after being involved in a hit-and-run in the Waikīkī area. Around 1:30 a.m., HPD officials said that a 44-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Kalakaua Ave. near the intersection of Pau St. in the marked crosswalk when he was…
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Safety app Citizen to pay users to go live on the platform
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The popular safety app Citizen is now paying users to go live on the app, according to an Instagram post. The company posted the announcement on Friday afternoon. What is Citizen App? Citizen is a mobile app that provides real-time safety alerts and incident reports based on your location. Users receive…
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The longest-lasting cars, trucks, SUVs and hybrids to reach 250,000 miles and beyond
(iSeeCars) – Toyota dominates the 2025 iSeeCars Longest-Lasting Cars study, securing 10 of the top 25 positions for vehicles most likely to hit 250,000 miles. The Toyota Sequoia leads the pack, earning the No. 1 ranking with a 39.1% predicted chance of reaching a quarter-million miles — more than eight times the industry average of…
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Is it rude to recline on an airplane? What an expert says you should do
(NEXSTAR) – WestJet, a Canadian airline based in Calgary, will soon debut the first of its newly configured Boeing planes with “fixed recline” seating for most passengers — meaning there will no longer be an option for Economy travelers to put their seats back on certain flights. When contacted, a representative for WestJet said the…
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Opinion: Teaching is not just about reading and writing
Teachers cannot really talk about being on strike on social media given their union and professional guidelines, but as a retired Alberta teacher, I can. Read More
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Opinion: Premier Eby should realize, B.C. residents support pipelines
You wouldn’t know it from B.C. Premier David Eby’s rhetoric, but an overwhelming majority of British Columbians actually support oil pipelines. Read More
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Wine terminology: Navigating the jibber-jab of the wine world
There are a lot of terms bandied about when it comes to tasting wine and, sooner or later, new ones get added to the menu, if for no other reason than to avoid constant repetition of the descriptors that have been bandied about for decades. We accept them and use them, but how much do…