Hawaii cruise passengers face new climate change tax after court ruling
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
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The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
Experts say another eruption from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is imminent, as livestream footage shows lava beginning to flow from its summit this weekend.
A tsunami warning issued for Hawaii after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded, an 8.8 magnitude in Russia's Far East, was canceled after small waves peaked.
Oliver Widger, known online as "sailing_with_phoenix," was greeted by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green at the Waikiki Yacht Club on Oahu after reaching his destination.
The fireworks explosion happened just before midnight outside a home in a Honolulu-area neighborhood.
The remains of Mary Sue Fink were found in June 2014 in Honolulu, DNA Solves said.
A body was found in the wheel well of United Airlines Flight 202, which left Chicago for Hawaii on Dec. 24, the airline said.
Kilauea began erupting around 2:30 a.m. Monday morning local time at the base of the Halemaumau Crater within the summit caldera after elevated seismic activity was detected overnight.
The beetles can kill coconut trees, palms and other tropical crops like kalo and banana, once they bore into them.
After both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA gave up their titles earlier his month, the Miss USA Organization has crowned a successor.
The men were among 31 soldiers killed when their C-46 transport plane hit a cliff while attempting to land in Okinawa, Japan on Aug. 13, 1945
President Biden clinched the 2024 Democratic nomination, and former President Donald Trump may clinch the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
Maui's economy relies on tourism, but some residents say that they haven't recovered enough from August's deadly wildfires.
Curious visitors have flocked to the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge after images of the pink pond appeared on social media.
Within a day of the list's release, more than 100 of those on the list or their relatives came forward to say they're safe, the FBI said Friday.
The house "looks like it was photoshopped," the homeowner said, amid the piles of ash that surround it on Lahaina's famous Front Street after the Aug. 8 wildfire swept through.
Here are some organizations accepting donations to assist victims of the disastrous wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Airlines, hotels and homesharing sites are implementing flexible rebooking and cancellation policies.
At least 2,200 structures were estimated to have been damaged or destroyed in the wildfires, according to preliminary numbers.
How officials managed the wildfires on Maui has come under scrutiny as the natural disaster becomes the deadliest in Hawaii's history as a state.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said Saturday that operations would focus on "the loss of life."
Dozens of people were killed in the Maui fires, and many are still missing, authorities said.
Hawaii's governor is calling the wildfire the largest natural disaster in the state's history.
At least 55 people have lost their lives and the toll is expected to climb. The historic town of Lahaina has been devastated.
Arnulfo Reyes' testimony came on the fifth day of the trial for Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde schools police officer.
Children with special needs are eligible for up to $30,000.
A North Texas nursing student says she lost her job and received online threats after posting a video revealing ICE agents were staying at a Dallas hotel where she worked.
Republican Rep. Randy Fine of Florida introduced a bill to annex Greenland and make it the 51st U.S. state.
Throughout the day, highs rise into the mid-60s with the help of southwest winds.
Arnulfo Reyes' testimony came on the fifth day of the trial for Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde schools police officer.
Children with special needs are eligible for up to $30,000.
A North Texas nursing student says she lost her job and received online threats after posting a video revealing ICE agents were staying at a Dallas hotel where she worked.
Republican Rep. Randy Fine of Florida introduced a bill to annex Greenland and make it the 51st U.S. state.
Throughout the day, highs rise into the mid-60s with the help of southwest winds.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Republican Rep. Randy Fine of Florida introduced a bill to annex Greenland and make it the 51st U.S. state.
Nearly one year after the mass pardon of more than 1,500 Trump-supporting Capitol riot defendants, House Democrats are asking whether any of the pardoned rioters are now working for ICE.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the role of the F-35 fighter jet and its workforce during a visit to Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
The community gathered Saturday at a parade to celebrate the remarkable season for the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears, who won the Texas UIL 5A Division II state football championship.
Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, and the Dallas Mavericks' oft-injured big man could be facing an extended absence.
Jason Witten is packing up and heading north after being hired by Oklahoma University as the Sooner's new tight ends coach.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
The comic sold for 10 cents when it came out in 1938, and introduced the world to Superman.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
