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The role of artificial intelligence is under debate in many work sectors — and that includes broadcasting. This week, there’s a new development in the Philippines. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Laulauga Tausaga was born on Oʻahu and attended Pearl Harbor Elementary, but she and her family moved to California when she was 7 years old. The Conversation got the chance to talk to Tausaga about her historic victory at the World Athletics Championships in Hungary.

The Hawaiʻi Hotel Alliance shares viewpoint on how time shares will buoy recovery of Hawaiʻi's visitor industry; Tree Canopy Viewer researchers discuss the importance of trees in light of climate change; we check in with America's first woman to win a World Championship in the discus throw; and Grateful Dead fans get a treat with a couple of weekend concerts on Kauaʻi

The PGA Tour is returning to Maui five months after the deadly wildfires devasted nearby Lāhainā. Kapalua is about 10 miles away, but a third of its staff lost their homes and possessions.

Games will be played at the Stan Sheriff Center on Hawaiʻi’s campus on Nov. 20-22 and the tournament will again feature a loaded field that includes potential top-10 teams Kansas, Purdue, Gonzaga, Tennessee and Marquette. Syracuse, Chaminade and UCLA round out the field.

Navy repacking the pipelines ahead of defueling Red Hill underground storage tanks; Hawai'i's Republican Party campaigning begins; Windward Community College's Acting Conservatory; Big Island athlete wins CrossFit Games

Monica Medellin is the creator and executive producer of Surf Girls Hawai’i, an Amazon Prime Video four-part documentary series about up and coming Native Hawaiian surfers. She spoke to HPR’s Stephanie Han about surfing, culture, and gender equity.

Grant McCartney first appeared on the NBC reality show "American Ninja Warrior" back in 2015. Eight years and eight seasons later, the Island Ninja is still putting his skills to the test.

The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is looking to better connect residents and visitors to local parks. A new interactive map shows the location of Oʻahu's recreational facilities. It is the latest in a series of online maps created by the city.

The Women’s World Cup of soccer has been underway for nearly two weeks in Australia and New Zealand. While many eyes are on the U.S. team, at least two Asian nations have emerged with stunning stories of their own. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.