A tropical storm is closing in on Hawaii and could become a major hurricane within days, though early tracking suggests it may pass south of the islands.

• Tropical Storm Lele sits several hundred miles southeast of Hilo and is expected to strengthen quickly over very warm water, possibly reaching major hurricane strength by Wednesday.
• Forecast models are lining up on a track south of the Hawaiian Islands, which would spare the state a direct hit.
• The Prim Valley Resort and Casino on the California–Nevada border has reopened after a last-minute deal saved 344 jobs, and it is dropping resort and parking fees to undercut Las Vegas.
• A survey found 80% of workers under 29 admitted calling out sick when they were not sick, double the rate of workers in their late 50s and early 60s, with burnout and job interviews the top reasons.
• Hawaii's move-over law now covers any vehicle stopped on the roadside, not just tow trucks and emergency crews, with fines reaching $1,000.

Outlook: The storm's strength and track over the next two days will decide whether Hawaii sees more than high surf and rain.