Author: Margaret Osena
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Minnesota Sues Trump Administration Over Shooting Evidence
The state claims the federal government broke promises to cooperate with investigations after increased federal enforcement in Minneapolis.
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Taliban Releases U.S. Citizen Held for Over a Year
The Taliban released U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle after more than a year in detention.
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U.S., TotalEnergies Redirect Wind Funds to Natural Gas
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne signed an agreement in Houston to redirect $928 million from offshore wind projects to natural gas initiatives. At the CERAWeek conference, Burgum stated the funds, originally tied to wind farm leases near North Carolina and New York, would now support projects like the Rio Grande…
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EU, Australia Finalize Free Trade Deal Amid Energy Concerns
Australia and the EU concluded a pivotal trade deal, aiming to boost exports amid global challenges.
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U.S., U.K. Collaborate on Underwater Drone Defense
The countries aim to detect, neutralize unmanned underwater vehicles, remotely operated vehicles, and semisubmersibles.
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US-Operated Patriot Missile Likely in Bahrain Explosion
An American-operated Patriot air defense system likely fired the missile involved in a March 9 explosion in Bahrain, a U.S. ally, according to research analyzed by Reuters. The blast injured 32 civilians and damaged homes in the Mahazza neighborhood on Sitra island, offshore of the capital Manama. Bahrain and Washington attributed the explosion to an…
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U.S.-Iran Talks Denied by Tehran, Airstrikes Paused
President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause in U.S. airstrikes against Iranian energy infrastructure, citing ‘very good and productive conversations’ with Tehran about resolving regional hostilities. However, Iran claims no direct or indirect talks with U.S. officials have occurred.
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Heavy Rain Leads to Oahu Wastewater Spills
Heavy rain storms led to widespread wastewater spills across Oahu, prompting a brown-water advisory.
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Hawaiian Electric Biofuel Plant Gets Approval Amid Debate
The Hawaiian Electric biofuel plant gains approval, addressing grid reliability needs despite calls for a decision delay.
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Hawai‘i Farmers Face $11M Storm Damage, Limited Insurance
Hawai‘i farmers face over $10.5M in storm damages with limited crop insurance.