Earth Day: A look at what’s being done to decrease plastic use

siliconvalley.com Plastic predicament Earth Day is Monday, April 22, and the theme for 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics.” Plastic has many benefits: It’s cheap, versatile, lightweight and…

U.S. consumers sue to stop Alaska Air, Hawaiian Airlines merger

theglobeandmail.com Alaska Air ALK-N has been hit with a U.S. consumer lawsuit alleging that the carrier’s proposed $1.9-billion acquisition of rival Hawaiian Airlines will lead to higher…

Tax Day 2024 sees deals, discounts and freebies

fortune.com Even if you’re getting a refund, you’re still sweating whether you’ve filled out your return correctly and redoing some of the math in your head. And if you’re not getting a…

World Leaders Are Not Doing Enough To Protect Our Ocean

newsweek.com Down near the frozen southern tip of the planet, the waters surrounding the remote South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands teem with life. Rich in krill—tiny marine…

We Need to Talk About Trader Joe’s

tastecooking.com Behind the bubbly cashiers in Hawaiian shirts, craveable snacks, and bargain-basement prices are questionable business practices that have many food brands crying foul at…

Fashion that doesn’t fly: The turbulent issue of airline dress code policies

cnn.com It has happened to a model, a medical doctor and a hairstylist, along with many other airline passengers: being singled out or denied boarding on a flight for their fashion…

Why Hawaii is becoming a leader in U.S. EV adoption

cnbc.com U.S. consumers have been making the move to all-electric vehicles more slowly than many expected — but a growing leader in EV adoption is Hawaii. The tropical island state…

You’re Welcome, Exhibs: Dwayne Johnson Turns Up At CinemaCon To Show Off ‘Moana 2’

deadline.com Disney truly saved the best for last at CinemaCon and that’s Dwayne Johnson. You can’t call it a CinemaCon without the action star who is a regular here. Before stepping on…

Nexstar says Hawaiian Telcom tying to re-write cable TV retransmission consent rules

thedesk.net The skyline of Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons) Nexstar Media Group says the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) erred in certain legal interpretations…

A New York housing grand bargain?

reason.com Happy Tuesday and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. This week's stories include: The Saudi Arabian government is downsizing its ridiculous plans to build "The Line."…

Russian spy ship scans US ally's territory

newsweek.com A Russian navy intelligence ship hugged Japan's lengthy coastlines during a pointed deployment that lasted at least 10 days, the Japanese Defense Ministry said earlier this…

Workers at North Center Trader Joe’s are first in Chicago to file for union election

chicagotribune.com Grocery workers at a North Side Trader Joe’s filed for a union election Monday. If a majority of the approximately 140 eligible crew members at the 3745 N. Lincoln Ave.…

Maui’s Starry Grand Wailea Resort Unveils Largest Spa in Hawaii With $55M Makeover

hollywoodreporter.com The Grand Wailea Maui, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, recently completed the final stage of its $300 million renovation with the unveiling of a $55 million facelift to its…

China's plan for reinvigorating its economy has the West worried, but others still see an opportunity

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Mark Zuckerberg owns over 1,200 acres of land. Here's a look at his properties across the US, from a Hawaiian doomsday bunker to Lake Tahoe estates

aol.com None Mark Zuckerberg has been quietly snapping up massive chunks of real estate for years. • None The tech billionaire has bought hundreds of acres of Hawaiian land. • None…

Nasdaq unveils new push to mandate diversity in corporate boardrooms

abcnews.go.com Nasdaq is proposing new rules that would mandate diversity in the boardroom for companies listed on its stock exchange. Nasdaq filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and…

Luxury sanctuaries: Behind the growing demand for doomsday bunkers

euronews.com 'Existential angst' about the threat of a global conflict has led to a growing number of people investing in doomsday bunkers. Is a luxury bunker a good investment of at…