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Honolulu Voters Reject Ranked Choice Voting in Election
Honolulu voters have decisively rejected a proposal to implement ranked choice voting for the city’s mayor, council, and prosecuting attorney. The measure was defeated by nearly 25,000 votes, with more than half of those casting ballots opposing the change to the electoral system.
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Review: Gilbert O’Sullivan Delivers Familiar Hits at London Palladium
Gilbert O’Sullivan brought his extensive catalogue of pop hits to the London Palladium on Sunday night, performing before a packed house with the support of a full orchestra. The veteran singer-songwriter’s set emphasized the consistent, storytelling nature of his work that has defined his career over nearly six decades.
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Japanese raider Through Seven Seas out to make waves in Arc
Japan is still as passionate about winning Europe's most prestigious race the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe even if their best horses are not running this year said Tomohito Ozeki, trainer of their sole entry Through Seven Seas.
Italy prepared to risk everything against All Blacks
Italy have never beaten New Zealand before, nor reached the World Cup knock-out stages, but coach Kieran Crowley promised they would risk everything to make history in Lyon on Friday.
European firms scrap toxic ships on Bangladesh beaches: HRW
European maritime companies are ditching their old ships for scrap on Bangladeshi beaches in dangerous and polluting conditions that have killed workers pulling them apart, Human Rights Watch said Thursday.
Messi out of Miami squad for US Open Cup final
Lionel Messi was ruled out of Inter Miami's squad for their US Open Cup final clash Wednesday with Houston Dynamo, the team confirmed.
Blue Origin to remain grounded for now following crash probe
US aviation regulators said Wednesday that Blue Origin must complete "21 corrective actions" before it can resume launches, closing a probe into an uncrewed crash last year that set back Jeff Bezos's space company.
Judge dismisses Masters winner Reed's defamation lawsuits
Two defamation lawsuits filed by former Masters champion Patrick Reed against golf reporters and media outlets were dismissed on Wednesday by a federal judge in Florida.
NKorea makes nuclear weapons status part of constitution
North Korea's rubber-stamp legislature has enshrined the country's status as a nuclear weapons power in the constitution, state media reported Thursday.
Burkina's military govt says foiled coup attempt
Burkina Faso's military government said Wednesday it had foiled a coup attempt the previous day, almost a year after the country's leader came to power in a coup himself.
Meta putting AI in smart glasses, assistants and more
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said the tech giant is putting artificial intelligence into digital assistants and smart glasses as it seeks to gain lost ground in the AI race.
US soldier 'happy' after being freed by North Korea
US soldier Travis King has been freed by North Korea and is "happy" to be heading home on Wednesday, nearly three months after he ran across the border from the South, US officials said.
Violence, rape, impunity grow worse in Haiti, UN chief warns
Gang-plagued Haiti is sinking further into bloodshed and lawlessness, the United Nations chief warned in a report Wednesday, urging the international community to provide security and financial aid to the troubled Caribbean nation.
Trump, Biden fight next year's battle now in blue-collar Michigan
In the politically crucial US state where workers make cars they could scarcely afford, Donald Trump and Joe Biden face a tough battle for blue-collar votes.
Oil prices finish at highest level in a year
US oil prices closed at their highest level in more than a year Wednesday on a mixed day for global equities as the dollar continued its upward climb.
Man City crash out League Cup at Newcastle
Manchester City crashed out of the League Cup with a 1-0 defeat at Newcastle on Wednesday as Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool booked their places in the last 16.
Inter crash to first defeat as Osimhen boosts Napoli
Inter Milan crashed to their first defeat of the Serie A season on Wednesday, going down 2-1 at home to Sassuolo.
Thailand's Thitikul defends LPGA title after life lessons
Thailand's Atthaya Thitikul has not won as much this year as she did last season, but the 20-year-old LPGA star has learned how to better mix golf and life.
Japanese scientists find microplastics are present in clouds
Researchers in Japan have confirmed microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that aren't yet fully understood.
Mavs star Doncic says thigh injury 'better' as NBA season approaches
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic said Wednesday he's still seeking a precise diagnosis for the thigh injury that has troubled him since March.
Depardieu art collection sells for 4 million euros
A sale of artworks belonging to French actor Gerard Depardieu brought in some four million euros, Paris auction house Ader said Wednesday.
Depardieu art collection sells for 4 millions euros
A sale of artworks belonging to French actor Gerard Depardieu brought in some four million euros, Paris auction house Ader said Wednesday.
Balmain recovers in shiny, flowery style from Paris robbery
French label Balmain managed to pull together a very shiny and exuberant show at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday despite the dramatic robbery that saw dozens of its outfits stolen just 10 days earlier.
In a divided Ethiopia, the Orthodox mark Meskel celebration
Orthodox Ethiopians on Wednesday marked the beginning of Meskel, one of the holiest celebrations in the Christian tradition followed in this devout nation riven by ethnic and political violence.
'Dame Time' in Milwaukee as NBA Blazers trade Lillard to Bucks
Damian Lillard is headed to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he'll team with two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo after a blockbuster trade from Portland.
Talk shows coming back after Hollywood writers' strike ends
Late-night talk shows, a mainstay of the US TV schedule, will be back on the air within a week, hosts said Wednesday, after leaders of the Writers Guild of America called off a paralyzing strike.
Namibia captain Uanivi calls for professional franchise after World Cup pain
Namibia captain Tjiuee Uanivi called on his national federation to learn the lessons from South America after the African side ended their World Cup campaign with a 36-26 defeat to Uruguay on Wednesday.
Brain implants could restore paralyzed patients' arm movements
A paralyzed Swiss man has become the first person to test a new technology that reads his thoughts using AI and then transmits signals through his own nervous system to his arms, hands and fingers in order to restore movement.
NBA star Lillard to join Antetkounmpo in Milwaukee: reports
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is headed to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he'll team with two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.
What happens if US government enters a shutdown?
The United States is heading toward a government shutdown this weekend with no foreseeable way out of a deadlock in Congress over hardline Republican calls for deep spending cuts.
Madrid beat Las Palmas but Girona move top of La Liga
Real Madrid eased to a 2-0 win over Las Palmas on Wednesday to overtake Barcelona and move second, but Catalan minnows Girona are the surprise La Liga leaders after after a 2-1 win at Villarreal.
Canada PM offers 'unreserved' apology for invite to ex-Nazi
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday offered an "unreserved" apology in parliament after the legislature publicly celebrated a Ukrainian World War II veteran who fought alongside the Nazis.
Lillard to join Antetkounmpo in Milwaukee: reports
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is headed to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he'll team with two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.
US soldier Travis King released by North Korea
US soldier Travis King has been freed by North Korea and is heading home, nearly three months after he ran across the border from the South, the White House said Wednesday.