WAIANAE, Hawaii (KHON2) — She dedicated her life to serving others and was known for lifting up those around her. A memorial service was held on Sunday morning to honor Waianae community leader Twinkle Alohalani Borge.Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest newsThey said her spirit was unlike any other.“She saw a value in people that nobody else saw. She spent her life lifting the people and carrying them and loving them when nobody else would,” stated James Bakele, Pu’uhonua O Wai’anae President. Twinkle Borge, Wai‘anae homeless advocate, leader, has died If…
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The Bank of England’s August interest rate cut seems to have done its job in spurring on the housing market for now, with average new seller asking prices rising by 0.8%, or about £2,974, this month to £370,759, according to Rightmove’s (RMV.L) monthly monitor.September usually sees a monthly rise in prices, but this year’s increase is double the long-term average, with prices supported by increased activity levels, the property platform said.Meanwhile, the number of sales being agreed is up by 27% year on year, a strong rebound compared with last year’s more subdued market as pent-up buyer demand is released.Supply…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes stormed back from big early drops on Wednesday to finish higher, led by… NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes stormed back from big early drops on Wednesday to finish higher, led by a handful of influential Big Tech companies. The S&P 500 rallied 1.1% after erasing a morning wipeout of 1.6%, one where almost every stock within the index had been falling. A majority of the index’s stocks still finished lower for the day, but the performances by Nvidia and other tech stocks were enough to drive it to a third straight…
There have been years when the Primetime Emmys telecast is riddled with surprise, out-of-left-field winners, and until the very last minute, this ceremony was not one of them. As the experts predicted, “Shōgun” pretty much ran the table, and it and “The Bear” both set records for the most awarded shows ever for a drama and a comedy, respectively. As the hosts Eugene and Dan Levy also noted in their opening banter, “Shōgun” actually set its record during the Creative Arts Emmys with 14 wins, and only furthered that record with four wins on Sunday. And “The Bear” set its…
(Bloomberg) — A gauge of Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong fell after broadly weaker macro data dashed optimism of a meaningful rebound in the economy in the absence of comprehensive stimulus.Most Read from BloombergThe Hang Seng China Enterprises Index slid as much as 1.3%, snapping a two-day gain before trimming losses to be 0.3% lower. Property stocks were among the top losers with a gauge of the sector dropping as much as 1.8%. Mainland equity markets are shut until Wednesday for holidays.Disappointing economic data over the weekend is adding pressure on the authorities to ramp up fiscal and monetary…
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate against the Houthi movement after a missile fired from Yemen fell in central Israel on Sunday morning.Latest DevelopmentsSep 15, 1:07 PMIsrael now says Houthi missile was hit by interceptorA missile described by the Houthis as a “new hypersonic ballistic missile” was hit by an Israeli interceptor, Israeli military officials said Sunday, after initially saying it got through its defenses and fell in an open area.An Israeli interceptor hit the missile fired into central Israel from Yemen, causing it to fragment, according to Israeli officials. The missile…
Two-thirds of US adults own a home, a milestone that is still viewed as a key part of the American Dream. Yet, in 2024, buying a house often feels out of reach.The median price for a new home has jumped to $495,750, according to the National Association of Home Builders, pricing out 77% of US households. Meanwhile, the Census Bureau found that the median household income is $80,610. Given that gap, how do millions of first-time homebuyers reach that dream every year?Despite the rising costs, experts say affordable housing options still exist, depending on where you look and how you…
TimesSquare Capital Management, an equity investment management company, released its “U.S. Mid Cap Growth Strategy” second-quarter investor letter. A copy of the same can be downloaded here. The equity markets performed well in the second quarter, as long as one held only a small number of the biggest, fastest-growing U.S. stocks. Given the Magnificent Seven’s superior performance, differences in growth and value among large caps were downplayed. There wasn’t much style diversity between mid-caps, small caps, or outside the U.S. In the second quarter, the strategy returned -2.94% (gross) and -3.14% (net) while the Russell Midcap Growth Index returned -3.21%. In…
NZD/USD holds ground following the release of an improved Business NZ Performance of Services Index on Monday. The Business NZ PSI rose to 45.5 in August from 45.2 in July, reaching its highest level since April. The US Dollar receives downward pressure amid uncertainty over the scale of the Fed’s upcoming rate cut. NZD/USD holds its position following the recent losses from the previous session, trading around 0.6160 during the Asian hours on Monday. Traders are digesting data showing a slight improvement in business activity in New Zealand. The Business NZ PSI increased to 45.5 in August from 45.2 in…
Your Weekly Tarot Horoscope Says Something Is Coming to an End in Your LifeWhenever you’re confused about a situation and you’re looking for answers, it’s always a good idea to ask the Tarot for guidance. Whether you steadfastly believe these cards can tell you your future or you simply love the ritual of it all, your Tarot horoscope for the week of September 16 to 22 will give you the guidance you’ve been needing.A deck of Tarot consists of 78 cards, each one full of endless possibilities. Between the Tarot’s thought-provoking imagery and the symbolism associated with the Major and…