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Green sea turtles have rebounded. Should Hawaiians be able to eat them?

Mac Poepoe grew up diving in the waters off Molokai to spear honu — Hawaii's distinct species of green sea turtle — that helped feed his family. He also often saw other fishermen hunt honu for profit, selling its prized meat to shops and restaurants across the channel on Maui.
Those widespread commercial killings hel ... (full story)

Pets contribute to greenhouse gases like us. Here's how to reduce their carbon pawprint

The whole "pets are family members" idea isn't just a sweet sentiment. Data shows that pet owners are increasingly buying food that resembles their own diets.
The trend toward refrigerated, "fresh" or even "human-grade" pet food can come with a price beyond the pet food budget.
One of the most c ... (full story)

Who is Zico Kolter? A professor leads OpenAI safety panel with power to halt unsafe AI releases

If you believe artificial intelligence poses grave risks to humanity, then a professor at Carnegie Mellon University has one of the most important roles in the tech industry right now.
Zico Kolter leads a 4-person panel at OpenAI that has the authority to halt the ChatGPT maker's release of new AI systems if it finds them unsafe ... (full story)

Low- or high-priced stock?

Q: Is it smarter to buy stocks of young companies trading for less than $20 per share or higher-priced stocks, such as Mastercard (recently near $585 per share), that are more established and have good track records? I would think it's better to buy a lot more shares in lower-priced stocks to make more money. -- K.L., Meridian, Idah ... (full story)

Local

Diane Keaton's $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here's how to ensure your beloved pet is safe after you are gone

(THE CONVERSATION) Diane Keaton loved her dog, Reggie.
The award-winning actor, director and real estate entrepreneur frequently posted photos and video clips of the golden retriever on her social media accounts. After she died on Oct. 11, 2025, at 79, some news outlets reported that she left US$5 million of her estimated $100 m ... (full story)

Oklahoma tried out a test to 'woke-proof' the classroom. It was short-lived, but could still leave a mark

(THE CONVERSATION) Oklahoma has become a testing ground for reshaping public school curriculum to reflect conservative viewpoints, Make America Great Again priorities and a push for Christian nationalism in the classroom.
Oklahoma's former state education Superintendent Ryan Walters oversaw several controversial education polici ... (full story)

State

Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor's race, capping a stunning ascent

NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York on Election Day, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old, far-left state lawmaker, who promised to transform city government to restore power to the working class and fight back against a hostile Trump administration.
In a victory for the Democratic party's ... (full story)

Appeals court sides with parent group in fight over Ohio school district's pronoun policy

COLUMBUS (AP) — A divided federal appeals court in Ohio ruled against the state's fourth largest school district in a case that pitted its gender pronoun policies against the rights of students who believe there are only two genders.
The full Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the suburban Olentangy Local Schoo ... (full story)