Weekly Coffee News: Luckin Enters U.S. + Good Food Awards Entry Period

Welcome to DCN’s Weekly Coffee News! Subscribe here for all the latest coffee industry news. Also, check out the latest career opportunities at CoffeeIndustryJobs.com. Luckin Coffee Officially Enters the U.S. Market Following months of...

Australian study establishes new framework for deep-sea mining impact assessment

CANBERRA, July 4 (Xinhua) -- An Australian study has set a new global benchmark for assessing the environmental risks of deep-sea mining. The study provided science-based tools to help decision-makers evaluate the potential impacts and viability...

Hawaii pushes back against Trump cuts, budget

Hawaii and 19 other states were granted a preliminary injunction Tuesday to prevent the dismantling of the federal Department of Health and Human Serv­ices, just as the Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s signature budget bill to...

Hawaii Performing Arts Festival unveils 21st season

The Hawaii Performing Arts Festival is kicking off its 21st season of summer performing arts shows starting tonight. The Hawaii Performing Arts Festival is kicking off its 21st season of summer performing arts shows starting tonight. The opening...

Hawaiian Tropic, Banana Boat parent faces greenwashing allegations

Edgewell Personal Care Australia and its US-based parent company, Edgewell Personal Care Company (Edgewell PCC) are facing legal action due to alleged misleading claims about their Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat sunscreens being ‘reef friendly.’...

Honolulu Water Agency Sues US Navy Over Red Hill Fuel Spill Damage

Suit estimates it is costing $1.2 billion for the Board of Water Supply to clean up and protect Oʻahu’s drinking water wells. The Honolulu Board of Water Supply is taking the U.S. Navy to court for refusing to cover the local agency’s costs...

“Chicago Fire” Star Jake Lockett Elopes with Dominique Domingo in 'Serene' Hawaiian Waterfall Ceremony (Exclusive)

NEED TO KNOW Chicago Fire star Jake Lockett married Dominique Domingo in Kauai, Hawaii, on June 18 The couple's "intimate" and "peaceful" ceremony at Kalihiwai Falls was attended by just their parents Water and earth elements were included in the...

I Wore These Celeb-loved Sneakers 8 Days Straight in Hawaii—and They’re Nearly $100 Off for Fourth of July

I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve tested out hundreds upon hundreds of sneakers over the years. As a longtime health and fitness journalist, it doesn’t take me long to file this type of footwear into a few different categories: ideal for...

Quikrete Industry Dashboard - (Week 27, 2025)

The Week 27, 2025 edition of the Quikrete Industry Dashboard shows the nationwide average price for a regular gallon of gas is now $3.16. That’s three cents higher than last month, yet pump prices remain far below last year's nationwide average of...

DOD Gives High Priority to Saving Energy

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 09.28.2011 Courtesy Story The Defense Department has made saving energy a priority in everything it does, the deputy undersecretary of defense for installations and environment said yesterday. Dorothy Robyn manages and...

Hawaii governor signs agriculture, biosecurity legislation

Castle Rock father, retired firefighter who died after scuba diving remembered

A Castle Rock, Colorado, father of three and retired West Metro firefighter, died last week while vacationing with his family in Hilo, Hawaii. Greg Durocher Dean Wahl Hawaii Police say Greg Durocher became unresponsive after scuba diving. A...

Banana Boat & Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreens Sued By ACCC For Alleged Greenwashing

Adding to Australia’s growing sunscreen concerns, two popular sunscreen brands have been slammed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for alleged greenwashing. Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat sunscreens are being accused of...

5 things to know about the company trying to start deep sea mining: The Metals Company

What makes The Metals Company (TMC), a little-known company that isn’t even making any money, a threat to the ocean, international conventions, transparency and the clean energy transition? While deep sea mining has not begun at commercial scale...

FBI pursuing cyber-gang in Hawaiian Airlines hack

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the “cybersecurity event” that plagued Hawaiian Airlines for at least three days last week as part of the alleged actions of an international group of cyber-thieves known as Scattered Spider....

Cal football’s incoming quarterbacks bring potential over production

Fernando Mendoza was Cal’s first star under center since Davis Webb. He showed poise behind a leaky offensive line and capped off 2024 with one of the greatest drives in Cal football history. Mendoza was poised for a breakout 2025 season, so his...

This surprising state just ranked No. 1 for summer road trips

When it comes to epic summer road trips, most people think of California’s coastline or the wide-open highways of Texas. But the top spot for summer road trips this year? It’s Minnesota. According to WalletHub’s latest ranking, Minnesota edged out...

My favorite travel souvenirs are always edible

Looking for the perfect vacation souvenir? Favorite ingredients, new flavors and inspiring recipes make travel unforgettable. Photo credit: Pexels By Kristen Wood Taking home a magnet, T-shirt or postcard can bring back fond memories of a...

'Significant Declines' In Some Species After Deep-sea Mining: Research

Deep-sea mining could impact marine life stretching from the tiniest bottom dwellers to apex predators like swordfish and sharks, a major piece of industry-funded research found Thursday. The Metals Company -- a leading deep-sea mining firm --...

Science AFP 'Significant declines' in some species after deep-sea mining: research

Deep-sea mining could impact marine life stretching from the tiniest bottom dwellers to apex predators like swordfish and sharks, a major piece of industry-funded research found Thursday. The Metals Company -- a leading deep-sea mining firm --...