Companies are getting tariff refunds. Will you see lower prices? U.S. importers who paid tariffs the Supreme Court ruled illegal are nearing refunds, but shoppers who paid higher prices likely won’t see one.

We paid the tariffs why are the corporations getting refunds?

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Hawaii conservation leaders outline efforts to preserve native plants, eco-systems Environmental advocates note nearly half of federally endangered U.S. plants are found in Hawaii.

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E&E News: EPA sends refrigerant, tailpipe pollution rules to White House The Trump administration wants to ease hydrofluorocarbon restrictions and vehicle emissions standards.

If they kill all of us, who is going to care about data centers. AI will get smarter than them (if it isn't already) it will be their demise

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‘The absolute edge of precedent’: FERC prepares to take on data centers The commission is pushing to get data centers onto the grid, and fast. The high-stakes move could tip the balance of regulatory power against the states.

We are already getting water restrictions, more data centers means less water.

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CEO’s exit casts doubt on massive Texas data center plan Toby Neugebauer is out as chief executive of Fermi America, whose grand ambitions for a nuclear and data center complex face headwinds.

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Texas debates grid rule changes to connect data centers The Public Utility Commission and grid managers are discussing ways to handle large projects while balancing costs and reliability.

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'This Is a Fight for Humanity': Meet the 2026 Winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize | Common Dreams “The 2026 prize winners are proof positive that courage, hard work, and hope go a long way toward creating meaningful progress," one foundation leader said.

Mahalo for all you do.

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Mike Johnson to Unleash 'Catastrophic' Attack on Endangered Species Act | Common Dreams "When wildlife is already under immense pressure from habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, and industrial development, Congress should be strengthening the Endangered Species Act," said one...

This man is endangering every species on earth

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Did Jeffrey Epstein Design Everything Jared Kushner Is Building Right Now? The plans Epstein made in 2016 to restructure Saudi sovereign wealth outside the Western banking system seem to be running through Kushner's fund, Bessent's Treasury, and a war no one wants.

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Exactly.

Yes, on Oahu now.

😄😄

Nothing will be okay as long as he is allowed to make decisions for the US.

As a Plastic Waste Plant Violates Pollution Rules, Its Owner Makes the Case for a Second Location - Inside Climate News Freepoint Eco-Systems seeks to become a major player in so-called “chemical recycling.” Some residents and environmental advocates are fighting back.

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New poll reveals how Trump's support among young Americans is significantly changing A new NBC News Decision Desk poll looks at Gen Z’s views of the president, with 8 in 10 members, including half of Republicans, saying the country is on the wrong track.

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Poll: Trump's approval rating hits second-term low as Americans sour on the economy and Iran war Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of inflation, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll, with some cracks emerging in his GOP support.

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Strict water use rules sweep the nation ahead of summer The coast-to-coast drought has prompted many states to enact water restrictions even before the thirsty summer season begins.

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Fuel eating microbes, chemicals and fire: the race to discover new ways to contain Arctic oil spills As the rising number of vessels in the icy waters increases the risk of environmental disaster, scientists are scrambling to find potential solutions

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Senate Democrats to force fifth war powers resolution as ceasefire deadline looms – live The latest effort on Tuesday will come a day before the two-week ceasefire expires; four resolutions have failed in the Senate chamber in recent weeks

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Wildfires Used To ‘Go To Sleep’ At Night. Climate Change Has Them Burning Overtime Fires that surge at night, including the 2023 Lahaina fire, are tougher to fight.

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Justice's Past Political Activity Raises Fresh Questions For Some Senators The Senate is considering whether to confirm Vladimir Devens for the position of Supreme Court chief justice.

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Locked Up Too Long? Legal Tactic Challenges ICE Detentions Big jump in "habeas corpus" petitions in Honolulu mirrors nationwide trend, a reflection of climbing ICE activity under the Trump administration.

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Domestic violence organizations turn away thousands each day. Julia was one of them. An already underfunded system is under even more stress, as cases have gotten more complex and the Trump administration has sown confusion.

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What to Know About Allegations of Excessive Drinking by FBI Director Kash Patel Kash Patel denies allegations of excessive drinking as officials cited in a new report raise concerns about FBI leadership.

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Hawaii Visitor Stabs Boat Captain In Bizarre Attack A routine Hawaii snorkel charter turned into an attempted murder case when a 21 year old Kansas visitor stabbed the captain repeatedly with a knife.

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Beth Fukumoto: Let's Get Creative On Voter Centers This Year The Legislature killed bills that would have funded more voter centers but we can increase in-person capacity before August without legislative action.

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The Hawaiʻi Legislature’s Biggest Travelers Island lawmakers travel near and far, often on the taxpayer's dime. Data shows who went where.

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America’s Dirty Secret - Inside Climate News An interview with author Catherine Coleman Flowers.

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Democrats Are Split Over What It Means to Block Israel Weapons Deals There’s a divide between those seeking to end all U.S. weapons deals with Israel and those who want to allow some exceptions.

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More homes using heat pumps as cheaper, greener alternative to fossil fuels YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

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