HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu has again been named one of America’s Best Employers, earning a spot on the Forbes America’s Best Employers 2026 list. “This recognition, for the second year in a row, reflects the dedication of the people who serve our communities every day with professionalism, care, and pride,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. With more than 10,000 full- and part-time employees, the City is ranked in the “Large” employer category, which includes organizations with more than 5,000 employees. To explore career opportunities with the City and County of Honolulu, click here. For more information on the Forbes America’s Best Employers 2026 list and to view the complete rankings, visit https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-large-employers/—PAU—

(Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire at a private house following a Russian air attack in Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire at a private house following a Russian air attack in Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire at a private house following a Russian air attack in Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)KYIV, Ukraine -- A Russian drone smashed into a home in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region overnight, killing a father and his three small children and seriously wounding their mother who is 35 weeks pregnant, officials said Wednesday. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at an industrial plant in the city of Volgograd, authorities said.

The proposed half-cent sales tax would generate $1 billion annually to support local hospitals and clinics. ›Los Angeles County supervisors have voted 4-1 to put a half-cent sales tax increase on the June 2026 ballot. The detailsThe sales tax increase would raise the overall sales tax rate in some parts of L.A. County to over 11%. The players L.A. County Board of Supervisors The governing body of Los Angeles County that voted 4-1 to put the sales tax increase on the ballot. Restore Healthcare for Angelenos A coalition of healthcare workers and advocates that pushed for the sales tax increase to ward off healthcare service cuts and layoffs.

Public health experts warned Tuesday that $600 million in cuts to federal public health funding announced by the Trump administration would endanger one of California’s main early-warning systems for HIV outbreaks, leaving communities vulnerable to undetected disease spread. The first step in addressing any public health threat is understanding what’s happening on the ground,” Simon said. AdvertisementIn June, California congressional Democrats demanded the release of $19.8 million in frozen HIV prevention grants to the L.A. County Department of Public Health. Gavin Newsom called President Trump’s latest threats to public health funding “a familiar pattern,” and shed doubt on their long-term legal viability. Advertisement“The President publicly claims he will rip away public health funding from states that voted against him, while offering no details or formal notice,” Newsom said.

Whether the talks succeed remains an open question — and Mideast nations fear their collapse could plunge the region into another regional war. A top Iranian security official traveled to Qatar on Wednesday after earlier visiting Oman, which has mediated this latest round of negotiations. “We are not seeking confrontation with the people.”One man sadly watched the commemoration from a sidewalk in Tehran, not taking part. The USS Gerald R. Ford remains in the Caribbean after the U.S. military raid that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. “Well, look, I mean, if the Iranian people want to overthrow the regime, that’s up to the Iranian people," he said.

Major League Baseball is making streaming options available for fans to watch in-market games of 20 teams, including the Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres — a significant shift to respond to the fast-changing TV landscape. The Angels on Tuesday announced its arrangement with the league to make its games more widely available. “We are excited to partner with Major League Baseball to bring Angels games to their streaming platform,” Angels President John Carpino said in a statement. Voices Shaikin: Should Angels fans just give up and join the Dodgers bandwagon? The league said it also was taking over the television production of games for 14 teams, including the Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGUp-and-coming Democrat Jack Schlossberg thinks the 2026 midterm elections might be the “last chance to stop” President Donald Trump. The grandson of late President John F. Kennedy and current congressional candidate laid out the stakes while appearing on MS NOW’s “Morning Joe” on Tuesday. Advertisement“I’m running right now because I still believe in politics,” Schlossberg continued. Advertisement“And we don’t know what comes with the other side of that,” Schlossberg continued. Schlossberg, who announced his bid for office last November, publicized a high-profile Democratic endorsement that same Tuesday.

Even with essentially his entire starting lineup unavailable because of injuries, Lakers coach JJ Redick still looked forward to competing against a worthy opponent in the San Antonio Spurs. Luke Kennard had 14 points and five assists, Drew Timme had 14 points and Bronny James had 12 points and six assists for the Lakers ( 32-21 ). For LeBron James, missing the game meant the Lakers’ All-Star became ineligible for NBA postseason awards, ending his streak of making the All-NBA team at 21 seasons. Doncic, the leading-vote getter for Sunday’s All-Star Game, has been working out and playing some five-on-five action to get ready. “It’s always a good test,” Redick said.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGMembers of the political elite are facing near-immediate consequences as the ongoing dump of Jeffrey Epstein files reveals their association with the convicted sex offender. AdvertisementMountbatten-Windsor lost his honors, princely title and mansion before the latest Epstein documents were even released. Eide said the couple, both of whom helped facilitate the Oslo Accords, demonstrated poor judgment in their Epstein ties. Thorbjørn JaglandFormer Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland sits at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France on Nov. 16, 2016. Authorities are investigating Jagland after the latest Epstein files revealed communications between the Norwegian official and the late financier.

Advertisement“Historically, we talk about the ruling class, the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie class — and so, a lot of times when we do talk about class, it’s a really quick indicator for wealth,” Lukito said. And ‘Epstein class’ encapsulates a lot of that. “I would say that Epstein class as a term is more in the nascent stage. I would gander that every time it emerges, that term ‘Epstein class’ will also emerge,” she said. “I think when we see that sort of adoption, especially by larger public figures, those are all signs that a term like ‘Epstein class’ is gaining momentum,” she said.

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And that hasn’t always been the case for us when facing “lesser” teams — Leeds are only a couple bad results away from being dragged back into a relegation battle. Thankfully, Saturday’s win over Wolves only needed about 45 minutes worth of effort, so we may be a bit more rested for tonight than usual. For the WAGNH Community there is no doubt, this game needs a full strength lineup. And there’s pretty good consensus about what means full strength these days. Given the questionable status of Reece James (41%), that includes Malo Gusto today, while up front, Pedro Neto gets the nod from just about half the voters, but still well ahead of Alejandro Garnacho (16%).

(Jesse Boily/The Canadian Press via AP)The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre Emergency Department, in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., Canada, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (Jesse Boily/The Canadian Press via AP)The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre Emergency Department, in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., Canada, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (Jesse Boily/The Canadian Press via AP)The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre Emergency Department, in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., Canada, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. The provincial government website lists Tumbler Ridge Secondary School as having 175 students from Grades 7 to 12. The school district said the high school and Tumbler Ridge Elementary School will be closed for the rest of the week.

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Since childhood, I have admired the United States. We have been one of the most positive and closest allies of the United States. RASMUSSEN: Well, I have always considered the United States a global policeman. KELLY: Your successor as NATO chief, Mark Rutte, he says Europe is dreaming - his word - dreaming if it thinks it can defend itself without the U.S. Is he wrong? For too long, we have in Europe been dependent on a combination of cheap energy from Russia, cheap goods from China and cheap security from the United States.