Margins on cancer drugs have risen sharply, from 30% in 2019 to 700% today

Can amend privacy act, revoke law if needed: Government

Supreme Court urges against misuse of rape law in failed relationships

The Supreme Court has expressed concern about the use of rape laws to settle personal scores in relationships that have turned sour. The bench stressed that courts should discourage such weaponisation of criminal provisions meant to protect victims of genuine sexual assault. The observations highlight the need to distinguish consensual relationships that ended from cases involving actual coercion or violence. The court's remarks are intended to guide lower courts while weighing such complaints.

Judge approves $47.75M Maui fire securities settlement, trims legal fees

A federal judge has given final approval to a $47.75 million settlement in a securities lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric Industries. The suit alleged the company misled investors about its wildfire preparedness. The judge also reduced the attorney fees the investors' lawyers had requested. Of more than 67,000 claims filed, just over 24,000 were approved. Eligible claimants will be paid based on a distribution plan tied to their losses.

Census 2027 enumeration to run 50 days with 11 added questions

The population enumeration phase of Census 2027 is set to be a record 50 days long. The government has added 11 more questions to the census questionnaire. The extended timeline reflects the expanded scope of data being collected. Officials indicate the longer window is intended to improve coverage and accuracy of the count. Further details on the exact dates and rollout were not available in the source excerpt.