News in Kailua
Leo XIV draws 800,000 to open-air Mass on Paris’ Place de la Concorde
PARIS — Pope Leo XIV celebrated a major open-air Mass with 800,000 participants in the center of Paris on Saturday as the highlight of his visit to France, with the attendance figure cited by the Vatican based on French authorities.
At summit, Xi sought to tilt Trump’s stance on America’s place in Asia
Behind the show of geniality, Xi’s carefully chosen words revealed a cooler calculus: an effort to steer Trump toward Beijing’s positions on Taiwan, Japan and the broader security order in Asia.
White House blocks CNN from Air Force One
The White House on Friday night blocked CNN from accompanying President Donald Trump on a Saturday trip to Tennessee, a network spokesperson confirmed, in the latest twist in a weeklong standoff between Trump and the Washington press corps.
This island loves its bears. If only they’d stop eating trash
KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska — Kodiak Island, Alaska, draws tourists from around the world hoping to glimpse one of the planet’s most impressive apex predators. But lately, the island’s namesake brown bears have been gathering at a decidedly less scenic destination: the dump.
Western athletes try their hand at Kyrgyzstan’s Nomad Games
ISSYK-KUL REGION, Kyrgyzstan C lutching a bow and arrow and riding helmet in a remote gorge in northern Kyrgyzstan, London-based executive coach Becca Sweetman is a long way from home.
International team remains in front on Day 3 of Presidents Cup
The International team finished strong Saturday to remain in front of the United States through three days of the Presidents Cup outside Chicago, holding a 10 1/2-7 1/2 lead.
Inside Blue Jays’ ‘heartbreaking’ fall from World Series runner-up to missing the playoffs
Kevin Gausman stood in the corner of the Toronto Blue Jays home clubhouse days before this summer’s trade deadline. He knew his time in Toronto was over. With tears welling in his eyes, the veteran looked around the room, trying to figure out what happened.
Steves: Behind the beauty of Santorini
The words “Greek Isles” evoke visions of sun-bleached houses shoulder-to-shoulder against a hillside with a mesmerizing view of glittering blue water. But with more than 200 Greek islands scattered across the Aegean and Ionian seas, where do you start?
Volcano Watch: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitors American Samoa
During a two-week trip to American Samoa in August and September, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff repaired and serviced the volcano monitoring network and conducted joint K-12 outreach with local emergency management partners.
Senate approves mental health legislation for US pilots, air traffic controllers
The US Senate approved bipartisan legislation to modernize regulations on mental health guidance for pilots and air traffic controllers to encourage early disclosure and treatment.
Regarding capitalism
Capitalism is the greatest wealth creator ever invented. It does have winners and losers. Those who do what they do very well prosper. Those who are not as successful as they might wish can try again. Henry Ford failed several times before his successful Model T made the working…