A secret ICE database titled 'Agitator Log' tracked protesters despite officials denying such a list existed. USA TODAY sued for the records.

The Honolulu Police Department says it has ended an agreement that allowed the Internal Revenue Service to access license plate data collected by police cameras, as the department reviews its

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"If not for the laws that protect the public’s right to know what their government is doing, the public likely would have never known about these concerning schemes."

"With each passing election since the Citizens United decision, billionaires have systematically bought up our democracy."

Analysis reveals Trump family-backed companies have secured over $6 billion in defense contracts. Critics decry corruption and abuse of power.

“No one outside the administration knows what a ‘Midterm Surprise’ means, but nothing this administration has done so far has come out of nowhere," one expert told Common Dreams.

A new state audit has identified more than $13.7 million in unauthorized, unsupported or questionable payments tied to Gov. Josh Green's kauhale housing initiative, raising serious concerns about how ...

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Five years after the fuel spill at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, the U.S. Navy has received conditional approval to reopen the nearby ʻAiea Hālawa Shaft.

Surfrider is urging the Trump administration to reject an application by the Metals Company for harmful seabed mining in the Clarion Clipperton Zone.

Trump offered to help Russia combat pneumonic plague after the death of a lab worker in Siberia.

Jay Clayton, the former SEC chair and current director of national intelligence, will be one of Trump's leaders on AI.

The August level of $132.6 billion is the second-highest trade deficit on record, topped only by last year’s March deficit.

Analysis warns USPS policy could disenfranchise thousands of voters. Learn how to ensure your ballot is counted in upcoming elections.

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A tourist apologizes after entering closed Waianapanapa State Park during Hurricane Nolo, sparking concerns over safety, cultural respect and following closure orders.

AI researcher Dan Hendrycks and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt stress the dangers posed by superintelligent AI.

Email your school's president urgently asking them to publicly endorse America's Compact for Higher Education

It's an election year, and some people are running on the popular idea that legislators and Congress should have term limits to prevent lifers from…

Fossil fuel companies are desperate to escape trial in climate deception lawsuits. The Supreme Court should not shield them from accountability.

Famed 90-foot Holei Sea Arch collapses on Hawaii Island

Trump also acknowledged that the war has continued into its seventh month, "Only because I wanted to go further."

The state's consumer advocate wants the utility to provide more information about storm outages. Residents say they also deserve clearer answers about frequent outages that don't seem tied to weather.

Automated license plate readers are being expanded across Hawaii to assist law enforcement in solving crimes, despite some residents raising concerns over privacy and lack of public input.

​"This measure was a ruse, promoted by House Speaker Mike Johnson, to make it appear that congressional Republicans were tackling an ethical quagmire when, in fact, it would have accomplished very lit...

The 10th annual Copernicus Ocean State Report reveals alarming ocean warming and extreme events, signaling profound shifts due to the climate crisis. Are we ready to face the consequences of continued...

"If it comes to pass, this deal would bulldoze America’s most important wildlife law," said one campaigner.

Judge Engelmayer has ordered the Trump administration to reveal the secret memo justifying the bombing of boats in the Caribbean, leading to the deaths of 234 people. How can the government justify th...

The administration started running Trump-focused national ads that have come under ethical scrutiny for using taxpayer funds.

Nolo remains a very strong category 4 hurricane about 420 miles SW of Honolulu. Wind shear and drier air will slowly weaken the storm as it turns north on Tuesday. The center of the system is forecast...

Public Citizen demands action to pull Trump's illegal taxpayer-funded campaign ads off the air.

"Demanding transparency and enforcing US laws governing military aid should be the bare minimum for any senator."

Rep. Ro Khanna introduces comprehensive legislation to regulate AI industry, including temporary ban on recursive AI. Civilizational extinction risk must be taken seriously.

Democrats in Congress demand answers and accountability for Trump's misuse of taxpayer dollars for "illegal" ads.

Trump has in the past rejected calls from industry leaders and researchers to proceed with caution on the development of artificial intelligence.

Global tree-planting campaigns can harm natural drylands. Effective climate restoration must work within dryland ecosystems, not seek to replace them.

With extreme weather and glacier melt predicted to increase, neighbouring nations will need to act together to prevent deaths.

The super El Niño could cause 31,400 extra heat deaths in Nigeria alone. Heat warnings, cooling centres and worker protections could help save lives.

Recent polls show young voters are excited to vote in this year's midterm elections. Here's what it could mean.

Is AI getting too dangerous too quickly? Trump is a big supporter, but guardrails will be discussed at a White House meeting with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.

It’s back-to-school season for many. For parents and guardians, it’s an opportunity to equip your student with plastic-free school supplies.

Case Keenum passed for two touchdowns in his first start in almost three years, and the Chicago Bears shut down Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles

Republicans could lean on congressional procedure to defy the will of voters. But if they try that, the Senate has a clear way to fight back

Reported admission to investors of AI’s ‘self-preserving behaviours’ comes as company prepares for a potential $2tn flotation

Researchers used Claude to reach an OpenAI employee account and sensitive GitHub data.