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AI + Billionaire Exit Plans: A new report claims Mark Zuckerberg is building a $270M Hawaii bunker with blast doors, self-sustaining supplies, and a secret escape hatch—while other tech leaders reportedly prepare similar “civilization collapse” getaways, even as they keep pushing AI forward. Venezuela Statehood Talk: Donald Trump says he’s “seriously considering” making Venezuela the 51st U.S. state, a move that legal experts say runs into major constitutional roadblocks. Guam Justice: Christine Chan was sentenced to nearly 6 years and ordered to pay $10M+ in restitution in the Hafa Adai Bingo fraud case. FDA + Vaping: AG William Tong led a coalition urging the FDA to reverse draft guidance that would ease flavored e-cigarette approvals. Maui Recovery: The Maui Charity Walk raised $1.62M for 74 nonprofits, but a key Maui wildfire survivor study faces a $1.5M funding gap after a bill failed. Local Governance: Honolulu’s managing director Mike Formby is set to leave for the private sector, with deputy Krishna Jayaram stepping in.

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Business briefs for May 12: Hilo business owners awarded, Fairmont Orchid has a new manager, Hawaiʻi Island Health Center CEO to start in the fall

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