Born in Hawaii, he moved to Japan in 1988 and won 11 grand championships. His success drove a resurgence in the sport’s popularity.
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Good News and Bad News for Astronomers’ Biggest Dream
The National Science Foundation takes a step (just one) toward an “extremely large telescope.”
C.D.C. Investigating Gastrointestinal Illness on Queen Victoria Luxury Cruise Ship
The Queen Victoria was on its way to Honolulu from San Francisco on a 107-night world cruise when more than 150 people on board reported symptoms, officials said.
U.S. Military Returns to the Jungle, Training for a Very Different Threat
Far from the deserts of the Middle East, the Army is instructing troops in Hawaii on the skills needed for a potential clash with China.
Thursday Briefing: Prigozhin Listed Aboard Crashed Plane
Also, a paralyzed woman regains her voice.
Maui’s Emergency Management Chief Resigns After Questions About Hawaii Fire Response
The chief, Herman Andaya, cited his health in stepping down. His agency’s decision not to sound emergency sirens as wildfires neared Lahaina had drawn scrutiny.
Hurricane Adrian Churns Off the Coast of Mexico in the Eastern Pacific
The storm was more than 400 miles off Mexico’s west coast on Thursday. It was forecast to stay offshore.
Hurricane Adrian Forms Off the Coast of Mexico in the Eastern Pacific
The storm was nearly 400 miles off Mexico’s west coast on Wednesday night. It was moving away from land and forecast to stay offshore.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Texas Reels From Mass Shootings
Also, evacuation orders in occupied Ukraine.
Overlooked No More: Alice Ball, Chemist Who Created a Treatment for Leprosy
After she died — and just a year after her discovery — another scientist took credit for her work. It would be more than half a century until her story resurfaced.