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What is the new etiquette for tipping?: Tipping requests are on the rise. Businesses that never seemed to ask for a tip, like fast food joints ...
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What is the new etiquette for tipping?
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COVID-19 can damage the heart, even without infecting it, study says: COVID-19 increases a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke. More than 50% of COVID-19 ...
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COVID-19 can damage the heart, even without infecting it, study says
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Trump's RNC struggles in swing states as Biden's team grows: Significant parts of the RNC's get-out-the-vote operation in states likely to decide the election ...
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Trump's RNC struggles in swing states as Biden's team grows
Quick Glance: Limited Trump Investment Contrasts Biden's General Election Infrastructure
  • Trump has made limited investments in the general election in Michigan, while Biden has increased his presence in battleground states.

  • Biden has already opened 100 new offices and added over 350 new staffers in swing states.

  • The Trump campaign lacks significant general election infrastructure compared to Biden.

  • There is uncertainty surrounding Trump's team rewriting the 2024 battleground-state strategy.
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Two cats killed in house fire in central Vancouver: Two cats were killed in a house fire in the Fourth Plain Village neighborhood Wednesday morning.
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Two cats killed in house fire in central Vancouver
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What the world thought about orcas might be wrong: A 150-year-old scientific endeavor to understand orcas has led to this moment: two new proposed species of ...
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What the world thought about orcas might be wrong
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Seattle Children’s gets $50 million donation for cancer research: The donation is one of the largest gifts given to the hospital by an individual donor in its ...
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Seattle Children’s gets $50 million donation for cancer research
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Thames Water boss refuses to rule out bill increases of up to 40% to secure company's future
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Thames Water boss refuses to rule out bill increases of up to 40% to ...
Quick Glance: Thames Water Directors Discuss Utility's Future
  • The board of Thames Water engaged in crucial discussions as shareholders consider diluting a funding pledge. Shareholders, including the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and China's sovereign wealth fund, may retract hundreds of millions of pounds in promised funding.

  • Thames Water, employing about 7,000 people and serving nearly a quarter of the British population, is grappling with over £15 billion in debt. Shareholders had committed to provide £3.25 billion in the coming years, with the initial £750 million slated for this year.

  • The shareholders' decision to reduce financial support could leave the heavily indebted company with few viable options to secure its future. Sky News previously reported that Whitehall officials had prepared contingency plans for Thames Water's potential collapse.

  • Thames Water, serving 15 million customers in London and the south-east of England, has faced significant pressure due to leaks, sewage contamination, executive pay, and dividends. The prospect of temporary nationalisation in the event of a collapse could cost taxpayers billions.
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Lou Whittaker, legendary mountaineer and Rainier guide, dead at 95: Lou Whittaker was an accomplished high-altitude glacier travel guide. During his decades of ...
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Lou Whittaker, legendary mountaineer and Rainier guide, dead at 95
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Where is Gonzaga? What to know about Bulldogs' home state, location and more: Gonzaga has been anything but a mystery in March Madness in recent years ...
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Where is Gonzaga? What to know about Bulldogs' home state ...
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Despite All-Star summer, recovery is elusive for Seattle’s tourism industry: Even as parts of the city's travel economy have rebounded, others are seriously ...
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Despite All-Star summer, recovery is elusive for Seattle’s tourism ...
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Wisconsin Supreme Court dismisses Amazon challenge to ruling that drivers are employees
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Quick Glance: Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Ruling on Amazon Drivers
  • Wisconsin Supreme Court affirms lower court ruling classifying some Amazon delivery drivers as employees, not independent contractors.

  • The decision means an Amazon subsidiary faces a tax bill of over $200,000.

  • Labor unions and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development advocated for Amazon Flex workers to be recognized as employees.

  • Legal experts suggest the case could have implications for similar gig economy worker classification cases.
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BBC radio legend Tony Blackburn, 81, signs off final show after 43 years: Veteran DJ, Tony Blackburn, couldn't hide his emotion as he hosted his final local ...
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BBC radio legend Tony Blackburn, 81, signs off final show after 43 years
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This robot barista can make you a coffee, but it wants to be tipped: A robot barista in Muji stores can make you a latte but don't be surprised if it asks you ...
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This robot barista can make you a coffee, but it wants to be tipped
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Amazon expects to save $1.3 billion by slashing office vacancies: This will be another blow to the commercial real-estate market, which is already reeling from ...
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Amazon expects to save $1.3 billion by slashing office vacancies
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WA passes bill to protect libraries, as other states target them: SEATTLE — Washington has passed legislation intended to safeguard its public libraries ...
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WA passes bill to protect libraries, as other states target them
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NCAA, WNBA star Sue Bird proves Hollywood wrong on women's sports: With a new documentary out Friday, during the NCAA tournament she once ruled ...
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NCAA, WNBA star Sue Bird proves Hollywood wrong on women's sports
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Mitch Haniger is back where he belongs. Now he’s ready to win with the Mariners.: Mitch Haniger should step to the plate on opening day to a standing ovation ...
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Mitch Haniger is back where he belongs. Now he’s ready to win with the ...
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Costco cracking down on nonmembers eating at food courts: If you want to buy a Costco $1.50 hot dog combo, you'll need a membership. The Issaquah-based retailer ...
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Costco cracking down on nonmembers eating at food courts
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Why Ballard dive bars thrive in changing Seattle: Many Seattle dive bars have been lost to time, but Ballard has a treasure trove of great dives ...
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Why Ballard dive bars thrive in changing Seattle
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Battle Ground police Sgt. Richard Kelly confiscated illicit drugs hours before overdosing, says report
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Battle Ground police Sgt. Richard Kelly confiscated illicit drugs hours ...
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Why Costco’s hot dog is still $1.50 when everything has gotten so expensive: Inflation has touched nearly everything these last few years — even Trader Joe’s ...
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Why Costco’s hot dog is still $1.50 when everything has gotten so ...
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Man buys entire house on Amazon for £20,500 but spots issue when he steps inside: If you're struggling to get on the housing ladder, Amazon may have a ...
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Man buys entire house on Amazon for £20,500 but spots issue when he steps ...
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‘Belltown Hellcat’ charged with reckless driving in Seattle: The “Belltown Hellcat,” known among several monikers, has for months drawn the attention — and ire — ...
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‘Belltown Hellcat’ charged with reckless driving in Seattle
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'Troublemakers' Block Amazon HQ Over Plan to Link Data Centers With Gas Pipeline: "Amazon is breaking its Climate Pledge by powering new data centers with ...
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Leaked Images Reveal White Xbox Series X With No Disc Drive - Report - IGN: Images of a white Xbox Series X have leaked on the Internet, apparently confirming ...
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Leaked Images Reveal White Xbox Series X With No Disc Drive - Report - IGN
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Pac-12 remaining members will receive $65 million from departing teams: Oregon State and Washington State will be the remaining teams in the conference after ...
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Pac-12 remaining members will receive $65 million from departing teams
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Amazon adds $3.7 billion to its stake in AI start-up Anthropic: The additional investment shows the enormous resources that tech companies are pouring into AI.
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Amazon adds $3.7 billion to its stake in AI start-up Anthropic
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Netanyahu says Hamas should understand international pressure on Israel will not work
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Netanyahu says Hamas should understand international pressure on Israel ...
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Fell out with Democrats: Former US Senator Lieberman dies at 82: For years, Joe Lieberman represented the state of Connecticut in the US Senate. In 2003 ...
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Fell out with Democrats: Former US Senator Lieberman dies at 82
Quick Glance: Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Passes Away at 82
  • Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut, who came close to winning the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and nearly became running mate to Republican John McCain eight years later, has passed away.

  • Lieberman passed away in New York City as a result of complications following a fall.

  • His advocacy for issues such as gay rights, civil rights, abortion rights, and environmental causes often earned him praise from many liberals, despite causing discontent among Democrats due to his independent stance and provocations towards Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.

  • Renowned for his firm foreign policy perspectives, pro-defense inclinations, and robust support for environmental matters, Lieberman was instrumental in the legislative efforts leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
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Gov. Jay Inslee signs new gun laws, including ban at transit facilities, libraries
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Gov. Jay Inslee signs new gun laws, including ban at transit facilities ...
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Mariners finalize opening-day roster for 2024 season: The Mariners have finalized their 2024 opening-day roster ahead of Thursday night's game vs. the Red Sox.
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Mariners finalize opening-day roster for 2024 season
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Katie Price warns young women about 'damaging' plastic surgery: The model says women have cosmetic procedures younger than she did, and they all look like ...
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Katie Price warns young women about 'damaging' plastic surgery
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Construction will cause delays on a key I-90 bridge in Central WA: The $79 million project in Central Washington will cause potentially long delays on weekends ...
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Construction will cause delays on a key I-90 bridge in Central WA
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Jared Spataro, head of AI at Work at Microsoft, and Ayanna Howard, dean of Ohio State University’s College of Engineering ... Show more
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Non-members will no longer be able to buy Costco's iconic $1.50 hot dog combo: Beginning April 8, you will need a membership to get into some of the chain's food ...
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Non-members will no longer be able to buy Costco's iconic $1 ...
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Democrat Wins Big in Alabama With Pro-Choice Message: Pro-choice Democrat Marilyn Lands flipped a Republican state legislative district in Alabama by focusing on ...
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Democrat Wins Big in Alabama With Pro-Choice Message
Quick Glance: IVF Ruling and Abortion Debate in Alabama Election
  • As the Alabama election approaches, candidates focus on abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF), with Republicans reinforcing support for IVF and Democrats opposing abortion restrictions.

  • Democrats strategically highlight reproductive issues post Roe v. Wade overturn, viewing the Alabama race as a pivotal test for their stance on abortion.

  • Despite voter resonance on reproductive issues, the election outcome is not expected to significantly alter Republican dominance in the state legislature, but would symbolically mark a notable win for Democrats.

  • The stark divide in candidate strategies underscores the ongoing debate over reproductive rights, shaping the battleground district's electoral landscape with high stakes for both parties.
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Ballard through the back door: An illustrated tour: Start at the edge of the Ballard Locks in Magnolia, wander through a garden and see an Indigenous sculpture ...
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Ballard through the back door: An illustrated tour
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Amazon's advertising unit hit with another round of layoffs: Amazon extends job cuts in its advertising unit, according to an internal email obtained by Business ...
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Amazon's advertising unit hit with another round of layoffs
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Amazon: The struggle for AI talent is intensifying - Amazon is pouring billions into Anthropic
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Amazon: The struggle for AI talent is intensifying - Amazon is pouring ...
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This Pacific Northwest national park is one of the country’s most Instagrammed: The ranking might actually come as a surprise for once.
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This Pacific Northwest national park is one of the country’s most ...
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9-year-old on bicycle pulled under rear axle of school bus in Vancouver: A 9-year-old Ellsworth Elementary School student riding his bike was dragged under an ...
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9-year-old on bicycle pulled under rear axle of school bus in Vancouver
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Justices were skeptical of abortion pills arguments. Anti-abortion groups have backup plans.
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Justices were skeptical of abortion pills arguments. Anti-abortion groups ...
Quick Glance: The Significance of the Supreme Court Mifepristone Case
  • On June 24, 2022, the constitutional jurisprudence on abortions was overturned by the Supreme Court.

  • A pivotal aspect in the dispute FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine revolves around making access to medication abortions more challenging.

  • The decision could impact not only abortion access but also have implications for miscarriage treatment.

  • There are also repercussions for the entire country, voters' preferences in blue states, and state sovereignty.
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Caps, Wizards would stay in D.C. under deal announced by Bowser, Leonsis: Under the terms of the deal, D.C. would spend $515 million over three years to help ...
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Caps, Wizards would stay in D.C. under deal announced by Bowser, Leonsis
Quick Glance: Talks Cease on Bringing Capitals and Wizards to Virginia
  • Negotiations to lure the NHL's Washington Capitals and the NBA's Washington Wizards to Northern Virginia have officially ended, as the proposal to create a development district with a new arena for the teams will not move forward, as announced by the city of Alexandria on Wednesday.

  • Virginia's House speaker also confirmed that Ted Leonsis, majority owner of the teams, is no longer considering relocating them from the District of Columbia.

  • The city expressed disappointment in the outcome, emphasizing that they negotiated a framework for this opportunity in good faith and participated in the process in Richmond to preserve their integrity.

  • Governor Youngkin and Leonsis announced in December at a public event that they had reached an understanding on the outlines of a plan calling for a new $2 billion development district with a new arena in Alexandria, just a few miles from where the teams currently play.
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Prison education saves lives — but it’s way too hard to get: I’ve had to navigate prison politics, lockdowns and violence while trying to learn.
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Prison education saves lives — but it’s way too hard to get
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The Aroeve large room air purifier is a great investment — and it’s over 40% off at Amazon.
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A captivating photo brings kayakers, Lake Washington and the sky into focus: Two kayakers, a few clouds on a nice day and perfect timing made for an interesting ...
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A captivating photo brings kayakers, Lake Washington and the sky into ...
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Bill Gates-backed startup races ahead on green steel: Bill Gates-backed startup Electra says it can now make emissions-free iron without melting ore on ...
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Bill Gates-backed startup races ahead on green steel
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McDonald’s makes a huge move to take on Starbucks
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McDonald’s makes a huge move to take on Starbucks
Quick Glance: McDonald's to Sell Krispy Kreme Doughnuts by End of 2026
  • McDonald’s plans to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts at all 13,500-plus US locations by the end of 2026.

  • The rollout begins in the second half of this year, taking about 2.5 years to add Krispy Kreme's treats nationwide.

  • Krispy Kreme will significantly improve distribution efficiency, reach grocery and convenience stores, and grow its system profitably.

  • The partnership will unlock growth opportunities for McDonald’s, especially in breakfast, and promote efficiency through reduced waste and increased production.
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UW reportedly hiring WSU’s Pat Chun as athletic director: Pat Chun, the longtime Washington State athletic director, will reportedly join Washington to replace ...
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UW reportedly hiring WSU’s Pat Chun as athletic director
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High school football coach steps down after unsanctioned tackling drill: A high school football coach in Washington state has stepped down after allegedly ...
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High school football coach steps down after unsanctioned tackling drill
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A thank-you note after a job interview helped me get to work for Oprah: A thank-you note sent after an interview was key to Boodie getting the job with The Oprah ...
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A thank-you note after a job interview helped me get to work for Oprah
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Why Ballard was the right place for The Walrus and the Carpenter: In 2010, Renee Erickson opened The Walrus and the Carpenter on a quiet stretch of Ballard ...
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Why Ballard was the right place for The Walrus and the Carpenter
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Bob Ferguson takes a page out of Bill Clinton’s playbook: The moves by the leading Democrat for governor are revealing about the politics of the moment ...
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Bob Ferguson takes a page out of Bill Clinton’s playbook
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Overwatch 2 Fans Have Already Embraced Its New, Non-Binary Hero: The community is quickly crafting its own lore for Venture, the upcoming drill-based character
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Overwatch 2 Fans Have Already Embraced Its New, Non-Binary Hero
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Tractor Tavern, home of the Ballard sound, preserves old-school spirit: The Ballard concert venue's Americana sounds have become synonymous with the neighborhood ...
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Tractor Tavern, home of the Ballard sound, preserves old-school spirit
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Seattle’s City Council Must Stay the Course on Protections for App Workers: Rather than caving to corporate demands that reduce pay for disproportionately Black ...
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Seattle’s City Council Must Stay the Course on Protections for App Workers