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The Sunshine Blog: Election Season Heats Up As The Battle For CD1 Begins
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i. And the race is on: Lost in the tsunami of news last week was the official campaign launch of...
New Orleans & Company Partners With Mindtrip To Help Visitors Experience The Perfect Getaway To New Orleans, Powered By AI
From spotlighting the city's rich history and legendary jazz clubs to buzzworthy restaurants, local hangouts, and vibrant festivals, Mindtrip's AI platform will help travelers discover the magic of New Orleans with actionable and personalized trip...

Fisherman shares video of 'sickening' scene unfolding at local river: 'I can smell a horrible smell'
To protect the environment, if you see something, say something. by Christine DulionAugust 3, 2025 A video posted to TikTok by fisherman Raw Explores (@rawexplores) is making waves online — and not in a good way. The clip shows what appears to be...

New Hospital May Be Coming To Branford, Company Says
Posted Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 12:23 pm ET|Updated Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 5:41 pm ET BRANFORD, CT — If all goes to plan, an inpatient rehabilitation hospital may open in Branford. Birmingham, AL-based Encompass Health is submitting a Certificate of Need...

Twice and Doechii Take Over Lollapalooza Day Three
The 2025 edition of Lollapalooza has been full of happy surprises, from pop royalty Robyn performing with Gracie Abrams on the first day, to Olivia Rodrigo marking her Lolla Chicago debut on Day Two with a little help from Weezer, the first band...

Despite Recent West Coast Cuts, Avelo Airlines Eyes Fleet Growth For East Coast Expansion
Avelo Airlines is reportedly planning to grow its fleet by leasing additional Boeing 737s as part of its expansion efforts along the US East Coast. This move comes shortly after the airline announced cuts across its West Coast network, with plans...

Mariners Expected to Trade Prospects to Fix Broken Lineup
Getty Julio Rodríguez and the Mariners are chasing the Astros—but buying big at the deadline might only make things worse for Seattle’s future. The Seattle Mariners are technically in second place in the AL West. But don’t let the standings fool...

190 Alaska business licenses issued to out of state businesses during June 2025
Emend Healthcare 204 37th Avenue, No. 468, St. Petersburg FL, 06/02/2025 2217227 SD2, LLC 1420 Rocky Ridge Dr Ste 270, Roseville CA, 06/02/2025 2217228 Point Baker Trading Post 16400 Lois Lane, Riverside CA, 06/02/2025 2217232 Bossets Medical...

Meet Arvi Singh: Agra-born investor set to go to edge of space
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is set to make headlines once again as the company prepares to launch its latest suborbital space tourism flight, NS-34, on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Among the six-member crew is Arvinder (Arvi) Singh Bahal, an Agra-born real...

US warns of corruption and reported bribery aimed at destabilizing Haiti as crisis deepens
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.S. officials announced Friday they are aware of “reported bribery attempts” aimed at destabilizing… SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.S. officials announced Friday they are aware of “reported bribery attempts” aimed at...

Who is Arvi Bahal? Indian American to fly to space on Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket
Indian-origin Arvinder Singh Bahal, a real estate investor, is all set to fly to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’s space venture Blue Origin’s next space tourist flight. Born in Agra Bahal, who has become a US citizen by naturalisation, loves...

Meet Arvinder ‘Arvi’ Bahal, Agra-born man to fly to edge of space today on Blue Origin NS-34 mission
Arvinder ‘Arvi’ Singh Bahal, an Agra-born globetrotter and real estate investor who lives in the US, will fly to the edge of space onboard Blue Origin's tourism flight NS-34 on August 3. Arvinder 'Arvi' Singh Bahal (centre) with some of the others...

Fort Buchanan Bowling Tournament: Enhancing Military Readiness Through Engaging Team-Building Activities
FORT BUCHANAN, PUERTO RICO – Service members from across Fort Buchanan gathered at the bowling center to compete in a tournament, as part of the installation’s Commander's Cup Armed Forces Series, July 26. This tournament is the second event in...

Carlos Correa brings spark to Astros, but production questions linger
BOSTON — Carlos Correa’s second chapter as a Houston Astro started in earnest during the seventh inning of Friday night’s game at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox trailed by one, but runners stood at first and second base with no outs. Right-handed...

Indian-origin man to fly to edge of space with Jeff Bezos' venture
New Delhi: Indian-origin Arvinder Singh Bahal, a real estate investor, is all set to fly to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’s space venture Blue Origin’s next space tourist flight, reports IANS. Born in Agra Bahal, who has become a US citizen by...

Who is Arvi Bahal? Indian-American who is set to fly to space on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin's space tourism flight
Blue Origin has announced that the mission will launch from West Texas, with the flight window commencing at 7:30 am local time. Arvinder Singh Bahal, famously known as Arvi Bahal, a real estate investor from Agra, Uttar Pradesh, is gearing up for...

Yankees’ New Bullpen Trio Implodes in Nightmare Debut Against Marlins
Getty The New York Yankees didn’t just lose a baseball game on Friday night—they suffered a full-on meltdown. And the three pitchers they brought in at the trade deadline were right at the center of it. Jake Bird. David Bednar. Camilo Doval. The...

The 10 Best Royal Caribbean Cruises to Book in August
There’s something about August that calls you out to sea. Maybe it’s the final stretch of summer. Maybe it’s the way the Caribbean feels a little quieter, a little warmer, a little more yours. Our editors looked through every Royal Caribbean...

Payroc Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire BlueSnap
Payroc WorldAccess, LLC a leading North American merchant acquirer and payment technology provider, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire BlueSnap, a Boston-based global payment orchestration and AR automation platform....

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to launch Indian-origin investor Arvi Singh Bahal and five others to space on August 3 aboard New Shepard rocket; full crew details and launch timing
Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, is preparing for its next milestone in commercial spaceflight. On August 3, 2025, the NS-34 mission will carry six civilians on a suborbital journey aboard the reusable New Shepard...