Capital city of Hawaii, seat of the City and County of Honolulu
The UFC has confirmed Connor McGregor’s return fight ended in a knee injury that required surgery. He has torn ACL and meniscus, ending his planned comeback for now. A year-long sidelining is anticipated as he eyes a 2027 return and a possible rematch with Holloway.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has opened with a record domestic debut, while The Odyssey leads the global box office, underscoring a year of mega releases. The industry is buoyed by premium formats and high ticket prices, even as overall audiences lag behind pre-pandemic levels.
The Jones Act remains a focal point as critics argue the century‑old protectionist law has left US shipbuilding underdeveloped. New data show only 92 Jones Act‑eligible vessels and a shrinking domestic fleet, while costs to Hawaii, Puerto Rico and other ports remain high.
Southwest Airlines has updated its Customer of Size policy after a period of controversy, returning to a model that allows complimentary seats when available and permitting upfront or post-flight adjustments. The airline says it is reviewing the process to create a more consistent travel experience for customers needing an extra seat.
Tropical Storm Lala is strengthening and could grow into a hurricane as it approaches Hawaii, with advisories warning of dangerous flooding and potential impacts on the Big Island. Forecasters say heavy rainfall and high winds may arrive this weekend.
Hurricane Lala has strengthened to Category 1 and has battered Hawaii’s Big Island with heavy rain and strong winds, causing at least one death, widespread power outages and multiple homes damaged; tropical-storm warnings have affected Maui, Oahu and Kauai while forecasts predict the storm should clear the islands by Monday morning HST.
The NFL has eliminated the Pro Bowl game or any accompanying events. 88 players will be named Pro Bowlers and honored at an in-person Los Angeles celebration in February, with no alternates. Voting remains the same and the Pro Bowl will focus on honoring the season’s best players rather than a game.
A380s are being retired early due to maintenance costs and a newer generation of jets. Qantas has begun the process of retiring its Airbus A380 fleet in 2028, four years ahead of schedule, after decades of service and mixed reliability in recent years.
Authorities warn residents in Kauai and Niihue of torrential rain, flash floods and mudslides as Tropical Storm Lowell moves north-northwest, with Hawaii's Big Island forecast to receive heavy rain. Separately, Hurricane Marie off Baja California is generating dangerous swells along the West Coast.
Shoulder-season savings are shrinking as travel costs edge upward. Industry data shows fall demand is returning to peak levels, with luxury travelers leading the charge toward October and November bookings.
Today, on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, ceremonies have taken place at the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Arlington and the Flight 93 memorial in Pennsylvania. President Donald Trump has delivered remarks at the Pentagon; all living former presidents and Vice President JD Vance have attended the New York memorial. New New York documents on toxic dust have been released.