The Biden administration has announced that it is providing ...
Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them
Quick Glance: Free COVID Tests by Mail Starting Monday
- California-based iHealth is among 12 US manufacturers receiving government investment to offer free tests by mail before the winter COVID season.
- Starting Monday, September 25, the government will send up to four free COVID-19 rapid tests per household to those who request them.
- Many programs that provided free COVID testing, treatment, and vaccinations to Americans ended when the pandemic emergency designation expired.
- The Department of Health and Human Services is now investing $600 million in COVID test manufacturing through its Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorney generals ...
Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers
The Supreme Court on Friday said it would wade into the future of free speech online ...
Supreme Court to decide landmark Texas, Florida social media cases and more
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan says she won’t recuse herself from ...
Judge Chutkan denies Trump’s request to recuse herself in federal election subversion case
Quick Glance: Judge Chutkan denies Trump's request for her recusal in Jan. 6 case
- Judge Tanya Chutkan denied former President Trump's motion to recuse herself from overseeing his prosecution on charges related to his efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election.
- "Recusal motions can be wrongfully deployed as a form of "judge shopping,"" Chutkan wrote.
- Chutkan also noted she had never made any comments on Trump's culpability - his own attorneys had drawn that conclusion.
- Chutkan's decision comes after a September 11 request from Trump asking her to step aside from the case, citing comments she had made during the sentencing hearings of two defendants from January 6.
Seattle Department of Transportation crews have built new steps to the top of the Fremont Troll.
Fremont, you just got trolled (with new stairs)
Chinese hackers who breached Microsoft's (MSFT.O) email platform this ...
Chinese hackers stole emails from US State Dept in Microsoft breach, Senate staffer says
Quick Glance: Chinese Hackers Steal 60,000 Emails from US State Department in Microsoft Hack, Senate Staffer Says
- Chinese hackers infiltrated Microsoft's email platform and stole tens of thousands of emails from US State Department accounts this year.
- According to a Senate staffer who informed Reuters, we need to strengthen our defense against such cyber attacks and intrusions in the future.
- The US State Department has not yet responded to a request for comment.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy still faces a bloc of conservatives who oppose ...
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A bail bondsman charged alongside former President Donald Trump ...
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Quick Glance: Judge denies 'fake electors' attempts to move cases to federal court
- Judge denies 'fake electors' attempts to move cases to federal court.
- Judge Jones denies defendants' requests to move their cases.
- Judge Jones rules that 'fake electors' were not federal officials.
- Judge denies defendants' argument of acting under the direction of other federal officers.
his year, 300 million euros were to be used to promote private solar systems in ...
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KfW reports funding freeze - solar funds used up after one day
Quick Glance: Rush on Solar Charging System Grants Overloads KfW Portal
- KfW portal overwhelmed after launch of solar charging station grants
- Fast applicants receive money
- State development bank overloaded due to competitive principle
- Fast charging points grow twice as fast as the total stock
Wall Street's main indexes ended higher on Thursday as investors assessed the ...
Wall St ends higher as investors digest economic data ahead of inflation report
Quick Glance: Wall Street Ends Higher Ahead of Inflation Report
- Solid growth in the US economy during Q2
- Investors await latest information on inflation in personal consumption expenditures price index
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked portions of a new Maryland law limiting ...
Maryland restrictions on guns at bars and protests lifted after challenge
Quick Glance: Maryland lifts gun restrictions at bars and protests after legal challenge
- A federal judge temporarily blocked parts of a new Maryland law limiting the carrying of firearms.
- The decision was based on the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that expanded gun rights.
- The judge stated that the bans on guns at locations selling alcohol, private property, and public demonstrations went beyond historical restrictions.
- The Firearms Policy Coalition welcomes the expansion of gun owners' rights and is considering its next steps regarding the remaining restrictions.
Feinstein was a Washington trail-blazer who among other accomplishments became the first woman to head the influential Senate Intelligence Committee
SEATTLE — The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday rejected claims ...
Inslee didn’t abuse power with pandemic eviction moratorium, Washington Supreme Court rules
The governor has "very mild" symptoms, including a cough. He'll continue to work and take meetings virtually ...
WA Gov. Inslee tests positive for COVID
The 26-year-old Ethiopian crossed the finish line at the Brandenburg Gate with a time of ...
Tigst Assefa smashes the women's marathon record by more than 2 minutes
Quick Glance: Ethiopian Assefa Sets New Marathon World Record
- Tigist Assefa sets a new marathon world record in Berlin with a time of 2:11:53 hours.
- She surpasses Brigid Kosgei's previous record by over two minutes.
- Assefa dominates in a super-fast race, showcasing her exceptional performance.
- Assefa previously improved the Berlin course record to 2:15:37 hours last year.
On Monday, the former state employees argued that Paxton has failed to uphold key parts of the ...
Paxton whistleblowers want to take case to Texas Supreme Court
Quick Glance: Whistleblowers seek Texas Supreme Court intervention against Paxton
- At Paxton's impeachment trial, they testified about his alleged illegal use of office to assist a friend and political donor.
- The Texas Senate acquitted Paxton of 16 articles of impeachment.
- In a filing to the Texas Supreme Court, the whistleblowers argue that Paxton has not fulfilled important parts of the settlement agreement.
- They also dispute claims that they initiated the settlement discussions.
Taking inspiration from origami, researchers have designed programmable microfliers that ...
Solar-Powered Microfliers for Swarm-Based Surveying
The UAW strike highlights the deep strains in Bidenomics
Joe Biden may come to regret his claim to be pro-union
Hollywood writers ended a nearly 150-day strike but still must ratify deal.
What's in tentative WGA deal? Proposed contract covers artificial intelligence, pay
J.P. Crawford hit a grand slam and Ty France and Josh Rojas added solo homers as the Seattle Mariners ...
Mariners tighten AL playoff races by blasting Rangers
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy when asked about the ongoing auto workers strike: "I would say go picket in front of the White House in Washington ... Show more
The U.S. Treasury on Thursday released new guidance on energy efficient home tax credits ...
US Treasury
homes must be 'zero energy ready' to get full tax credit
Dams had blocked salmon’s passage, driving them toward extinction and ...
Biden Administration Commits $200 Million to Help Reintroduce Salmon in Columbia River
The Teamsters union on Friday picketed outside two Amazon.com (AMZN.O) warehouses in Los Angeles ...
Teamsters union pickets two Amazon warehouses in Los Angeles
Quick Glance: Teamsters Union Strikes Two Amazon Warehouses in Los Angeles
- Teamsters Union conducts strike at two Amazon warehouses in Los Angeles
- Protest action by Teamsters Union at two Amazon warehouses in Los Angeles
- Strike by Teamsters Union affects two Amazon warehouses in Los Angeles
- Teamsters Union demonstrates at two Amazon warehouses in Los Angeles
Valve Corp. released the latest edition of its popular Counter-Strike series on Wednesday ...
Counter-Strike 2 Released as Free Upgrade Sep. 27, 2023
Quick Glance: Counter-Strike 2 Now Officially Available
- Counter-Strike 2 was announced as early as March.
- Running on Source Engine 2, the same game engine utilized in Dota 2 and Half-Life: Alyx.
- Counter-Strike 2 is a free update for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, not a standalone sequel.
- Players in Counter-Strike 2 can now refund their weapons in case of accidental purchases.
🔊 Donald Trump heads to Michigan to meet with autoworkers after a New York judge finds him liable for fraud. All the latest on Reuters World News daily podcast ... Show more
Two pedestrians were killed in separate crashes Thursday morning in South ...
2 pedestrians killed in Seattle crashes, raising concerns as traffic fatalities rise
In an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is getting closer to a "quantum leap" normalization ... Show more
Quick Glance: Netanyahu: Israel and Saudi Arabia Closer to 'Quantum Leap' Normalization Deal
- Netanyahu says it is 'likely' Israel will reach a normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia, marking a significant foreign policy shift for both countries.
- Such a deal has the potential to enhance Israel's acceptance in the Muslim world, particularly considering Saudi Arabia's role as the custodian of Islam's holiest sites.
- In 2002, Saudi Arabia proposed an 'Arab Peace initiative' offering Israel security and 'normal relations' with 57 Arab and Muslim countries in exchange for its withdrawal from occupied Palestinian territories and the creation of an independent Palestinian state.
- Netanyahu has made improving relations with Saudi Arabia a cornerstone of his premiership, although it is unclear what concessions toward Palestinians would be allowed by his right-wing coalition.
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker is calling on fellow New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez to resign ...
Cory Booker calls on fellow New Jersey Bob Menendez to resign
The Canadian police charged Kenneth Law with aiding 14 suicides, including that of Ashtyn Prosser ...
Police Investigate About 100 Suicides Linked To Canadian Man
The Camas Police Department on Wednesday said there have been recent sightings of a black bear near Lacamas Lake.
Bear sighted near Lacamas Lake
External Affairs Minister #SJaishankar held talks with US Secretary of State #AntonyBlinken in Washington.
Officials selected by Xi Jinping are going down. What does that say about his judgment?
The disappearance of China’s defence minister raises big questions
Quick Glance: Questions Arise from the Disappearance of China's Defence Minister
- Since late June, two senior officials promoted in a recent restructuring have gone missing: first Qin Gang, the former foreign minister, and more recently General Li Shangfu, the defence minister.
- He was supposed to attend a meeting with Vietnamese defence officials.
- They reportedly had an extramarital affair resulting in the birth of a child while Mr Qin was ambassador in Washington before becoming foreign minister.
- The news agency reported that eight senior officials from the procurement department are also being investigated.
A series of permit rejections for two high-profile carbon pipeline projects in ...
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US carbon capture pipeline setbacks reflect challenges in climate fight
Microsoft (MSFT.O) chief executive Satya Nadella is expected to testify on Monday as ...
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to testify on Monday in Google antitrust trial
Quick Glance: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to Testify in Google Antitrust Trial
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is expected to testify on Monday as a witness for the U.S. Justice Department in their court fight against Google.
- Nadella will be a witness for the U.S. Justice Department in their once-in-a-generation court fight against Google.
U.S. antitrust regulators on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com (AMZN ...
Amazon antitrust lawsuit
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Americans can again order four free tests through covidtests.gov starting Sept. 25.
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The Biden administration has awarded $1.4 billion to projects ...
Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states
Quick Glance: Biden invests $1.4 billion in rail safety and capacity boost
- Over $1.4 billion invested in projects to improve rail safety and boost capacity.
- Funding comes mainly from the 2021 infrastructure law.
- The projects will enhance the safety, reliability, and resilience of the American rail system.
- The grant enables the restoration of passenger service along the Gulf Coast, benefiting the region's economy.
Rep. Andy Kim, who was first elected in 2018, says he feels compelled to run in the primary ...
Rep. Andy Kim will challenge Menendez in primary for Senate seat
The windows, titled "Now and Forever," were created by artist Kerry James ...
National Cathedral unveils racial justice-themed windows, replacing Confederate ones
Quick Glance: National Cathedral replaces Confederate windows with stained-glass tribute to racial justice
- The Washington National Cathedral unveiled new stained-glass windows with a theme of racial justice.
- The windows were installed in 1953 and donated by the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
- The original windows depicted Lee and Jackson as saintlike figures.
- The decision to remove the Confederate windows was made by Hollerith.
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Jaanhavi Kandula was fatally struck by a police car speeding to a drug ...
After a Seattle Cop Disdains Value of a Student’s Life, Indian Americans Are Outraged
Quick Glance: Indian Americans Outraged by Seattle Cop's Disregard for Student's Life
- A viral video of a Seattle police officer has sparked outrage in the United States and India.
- Kandula, a student at Northeastern University's Seattle campus, is from the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
- Local leaders in Seattle have engaged with the South Asian community to address the situation.
- Indian media has been closely covering the case since the video surfaced.
Pokémon is partnering with the Vincent van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam as part of a new collaboration to teach ...
Pokémon teams up with Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam
Quick Glance: Pokémon collaborates with Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam
- Pokémon and the Van Gogh Museum are partnering to introduce young people to the work of one of the Netherlands' most famous artists.
- Children and their supervisors can have a special experience at the Van Gogh Museum, drawing on the museum's educational expertise and the Pokémon Company's collaboration.
- Visitors can learn to draw Pikachu and explore Van Gogh's connection to Japanese art and culture.
- The collaboration will run until January 7 and regular museum admission is required.
Seattle Symphony presented an entertaining concert Thursday night. But, worryingly ...
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The Seattle Police Department confirmed the officer under investigation ...
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First lady Jill Biden visited the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Friday to learn about ...
Jill Biden touts Seattle’s cancer research during Fred Hutch visit
Washington's GOP has been gutted by losses in the Trump era. But a Redmond man is now ...
Dumb money? A Redmond man bets $5 million on resurrecting the state GOP
SEATTLE — A Seattle police officer has been placed on administrative leave after Seattle Police Chief ...
Seattle police officer put on leave after racist remarks
Ohio State's win at Notre Dame has shaken up the top ...
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Ohio State jumps Florida State, USC as Notre Dame falls in latest college football rankings
SAG-AFTRA, which has been walking with writers since day one of the WGA strike, was quick to congratulate the guild ...
Actors Strike SAG-AFTR Congratulates WGA
Threats from the MAGA phalanx cowed lawmakers
What Ken Paxton’s acquittal means for Texas Republicans
The Ukrainian president is getting a sense of how the discourse in America is changing ...
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The 6,000-square-foot scene shop in South Park is a rare resource in ...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Washington today at the Capitol, Pentagon and White House with the goal of securing additional support for his ... Show more
After a 148-day strike, Hollywood screenwriters secured significant guardrails against the use of ...
In Hollywood writers' battle against AI, humans win (for now)
Quick Glance: Humans Triumph in Hollywood's Battle Against AI
- The Writers Guild of America's demands became an existential rallying cry.
- The strike also addressed streaming-era economics, writers room minimums, and residuals - not exactly compelling picket-sign fodder.
- WGA members will vote on a tentative agreement that requires disclosure of AI-generated material by studios and production companies.
- The agreement does not prohibit all uses of artificial intelligence.
The Colorado judge overseeing the lawsuit ...
Judge overseeing case to remove Trump from 2024 ballot issues protective order amid fear of threats, intimidation
The U.S. made another appeal to Mexico to review alleged labor violations under a ...
US asks Mexico for fresh workers' rights review at auto parts facility
The city's residents were not buying the right-wing network's talking points.
Seattle Residents Mock Fox News Reporter's Attempt To Discuss The City's Crime
Mit E-Gitarre und Gesang am Mikrofon zeigte sich US-Außenminister Antony Blinken bei einer ...
US-Außenminister überrascht mit Auftritt an der E-Gitarre
President Joe Biden is set to establish diplomatic relations ...
US will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders
Quick Glance: Biden recognizes two Pacific nations to counter China
- President Joe Biden officially recognizes the Pacific nations of Cook Islands and Niue to counter China's influence.
- The recognition of the two nations aims to maintain a "free and open Indo-Pacific region".
- The deals to recognize the two nations will also combat illegal fishing, address climate change in a vulnerable region, and boost economic growth.
- The Cook Islands and Niue together form a sprawling economic zone in the South Pacific.
Houston pitcher Hector Neris used a homophobic slur to taunt the ...
MLB investigating after Astros’ Neris allegedly used homophobic slur to taunt Julio Rodriguez
Election conspiracies have fundamentally changed the job of local voting ...
In some states, more than half of the local election officials have left since 2020
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state laws ...
The Supreme Court will decide if state laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution
RIALTO BEACH, Wash. (AP) — The search for a 26-year-old woman ...
Searchers find body believed to be that of a woman swept into ocean from popular Washington beach
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Trump’s Michigan trip, a Black Sea commander mystery and Amazon’s antitrust fight
Gates will be locked and thousands of rangers will be ...
Gates will be locked and thousands of rangers furloughed at national parks if government shuts down
The State Deptartment confirmed there was an attack using a molotov cocktail on the Cuban embassy in Washington, D.C.
With tensions running high in the South China Sea over territorial rights ...
Philippines Says It Removed Barrier in South China Sea That Blocked Boats
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Kenneth Walker III rushed for 97 yards and two second-half touchdowns ...
Seattle Seahawks pull away in second half to beat Carolina Panthers 37-27
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The FTC is challenging Microsoft’s Activision buyout, again
YouTuber Maximum Fury benchmarked Cyberpunk 2077's latest 2 ...
Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty Runs 31% Faster on AMD GPUs in Linux Compared to Windows 11
Quick Glance: AMD GPUs in Linux: Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty Runs 31% Faster than Windows 11
- YouTuber Maximum Fury recently tested Cyberpunk 2077's latest 2.0 update in a modified variant of Fedora Linux called Nobara and found the open-source OS to be 31% faster than Windows 11 with the same system hardware.
- With the same settings, the system achieved 48.55 FPS in Windows 11, a 24% performance reduction compared to the Linux-based OS.
- Linux gamers using AMD CPUs and GPUs might see a significant performance advantage over Windows gamers when playing Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.0, at least with mid-range hardware.
- It remains to be seen whether similar improvements are available with different hardware configurations and whether performance with ray tracing enabled shows any difference.
Paxton, who has been suspended, faced 16 articles of impeachment tied to allegations ...
Texas Senate acquits state Attorney General Ken Paxton in impeachment trial
Quick Glance: Ken Paxton acquitted and returned to office
- Texas Senate acquits Attorney General Ken Paxton of corruption and bribery charges.
- Only two out of 19 Republican Senators voted in favor of conviction.
- Impeachment managers allege that Paul helped Paxton with a home renovation and an extramarital affair.
- Whistleblowers reported Paxton to the FBI after discovering an outside lawyer's involvement and Paul's business dealings.
Anti-Muslim hate speech incidents in India averaged more than one a day in the ...
Anti-Muslim hate speech in India concentrated around elections, report finds
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