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Trader Joe's files permits for third Clark County store, this time in east Vancouver
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/26/trader-joes-files-permits-for-third-clark-county-store-this-time-in-east-vancouver/
Lawmakers in Thailand pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majority
apnews.com/article/thailand-marriage-same-sex-equality-law-9a2f9da6b5b36a1cf70dee5caec70e23
Quick Glance: Thailand Moves Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Unions
- Thailand's parliament approves a landmark marriage equality bill.
- The bill recognizes marriage between two individuals regardless of gender.
- Passage of the bill is a significant step for Thailand towards liberalizing attitudes on LGBT issues.
- Although there are some unresolved issues, the bill is seen as a positive step for the LGBT community.
Vancouver man found on fire died from injuries and smoke inhalation, medical examiner's office says
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/25/vancouver-man-found-on-fire-died-from-injuries-and-smoke-inhalation-medical-examiners-office-says/
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.
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/27/two-cats-killed-in-house-fire-in-central-vancouver/
Vancouver’s Yogesh Raut wins ‘Jeopardy!’ Tournament of Champions: Vancouverites might have recognized Tuesday night’s “Jeopardy!” Tournament of Champions winner.
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/20/vancouvers-yogesh-raut-wins-jeopardy-tournament-of-champions/
Quick Glance: Yogesh Raut Triumphs in Jeopardy 2024 Tournament
- After showcasing three impressive finalists, the 'Jeopardy!' 2024 'Tournament of Champions' concluded with the match aired on Tuesday, March 19. Prior to the game, Yogesh Raut, a social and personality psychologist from Vancouver, Washington, had two wins under his belt.
- According to the rules, the first player to accumulate three wins in the best-of-seven series would be named the winner and take home the $250,000 grand prize. Raut's fellow finalists, Troy Meyer, a music executive from Tampa, Florida, entered Tuesday's game with one win, and Ben Chan, a philosophy professor from Green Bay, Wisconsin, had two wins.
- In the first half of the game, Meyer dominated and ended the round in the lead, with Raut in second place and Chan in third place.
- Raut secured victory in the 'Jeopardy!' 2024 'Tournament of Champions' with three wins, claiming the $250,000 grand prize. Chan finished second, earning $100,000, while Meyer won $50,000 for third place.
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 ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/26/9-year-old-on-bicycle-pulled-under-rear-axle-of-school-bus-in-vancouver/
Gov. Jay Inslee signs new gun laws, including ban at transit facilities, libraries
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/26/gov-jay-inslee-signs-new-gun-laws-including-ban-at-transit-facilities-libraries/
Suspect went on a crime spree, Vancouver police say, then tried to escape by shimmying across telephone wires
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/25/suspect-went-on-a-crime-spree-vancouver-police-say-then-tried-to-escape-by-shimmying-across-telephone-wires/
Elliot Page: Effects of LGBTQ rights being ‘revoked’ is ‘devastating’: Elliot Page is speaking out about the “devastating” effects of LGBTQ rights being “revoked ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4554262-elliot-page-lgbtq-rights-tegan-and-sara/
Up to 40 feared dead, over 100 hurt in terror shooting at Moscow concert: Islamic State group claims responsibility for mass shooting, fire in which gunmen ...
timesofisrael.com/up-to-40-feared-dead-over-100-hurt-in-suspected-terror-shooting-at-moscow-concert/
Dangerous junk or weird art? Mannequins and mess on Rose Village property frustrates neighbors
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/16/dangerous-junk-or-weird-art-mannequins-and-mess-on-rose-village-property-frustrates-neighbors/
Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Parliament speaker halts approval of cabinet nominees: The president is under pressure from Ghanaians who want him to sign the bill ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68623188
Quick Glance: Ghana president delays action on anti-LGBTQ bill pending legal resolution
- A senior official stated that Ghana's anti-LGBTQ bill should not be sent to President Akufo-Addo until legal challenges are resolved.
- Passing the bill could jeopardize $3.8 billion in World Bank financing and a $3 billion IMF loan package for Ghana.
- The LGBTQ community in Ghana is already facing challenges due to the bill's harsh penalties, including up to five years in prison for promoting LGBTQ+ activities.
- The IMF emphasized the importance of inclusivity for Ghana's success, encouraging the country to allow everyone to contribute fully.
Two arrested in Russia's first LGBTQ+ extremism case: It is the first criminal case of its kind since Russia outlawed the so-called "international LGBT" movement ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68615477
Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under 'Don't Say Gay' bill settlement
apnews.com/article/florida-dont-say-gay-bill-settlement-987904b3e19122d719cf468034746b6e
Quick Glance: Florida's Recent Agreement Allows Discussion of Sexuality and Gender Identity
- A recent agreement between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys allows students and teachers to freely discuss sexual orientation and gender identity, as long as it is not part of instruction.
- The agreement clarifies that Florida laws do not prohibit discussion of LGBTQ+ individuals, allow anti-bullying rules based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and do not exclude Gay-Straight Alliance groups.
- The legal battle over the law, dismissed by a federal judge in Tallahassee, was led by civil rights attorneys on behalf of teachers, students, and parents.
- The new arrangement emphasizes the neutrality of the law and underscores the protection of all students at public schools in Florida, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
‘There was a miracle that happened there’: First graduates of downtown Vancouver Safe Stay celebrate milestone
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/21/there-was-a-miracle-that-happened-there-first-graduates-of-415-west-downtown-vancouver-safe-stay-shelter-celebrate-milestone/
Moscow shooting poses awkward questions for Russia's intelligence agencies: Russia's security state has been ruthlessly effective at detaining Vladimir Putin's ...
reuters.com/world/europe/moscow-shooting-poses-awkward-questions-russias-intelligence-agencies-2024-03-25/
Vancouver's The Giving Closet gets a $150,000 lifeline from foundation: The Giving Closet, a nonprofit store in Vancouver that offers free donated clothes ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/13/kmr-group-foundations-150000-grant-a-lifeline-for-the-giving-closet/
Russia Says 40 Killed in Fiery Attack on Concert Hall Near Moscow: While the attack comes over two years into Russia's war on Ukraine, an adviser for the ...
commondreams.org/news/moscow-shooting
Vancouver works to remove forever chemicals from water supply: The city of Vancouver this week took a step toward removing forever chemicals from the municipal ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/27/vancouver-works-to-remove-forever-chemicals-from-water-supply/
Motorcyclist killed in collision Friday night in downtown Vancouver: A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a pickup truck Friday night in downtown ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/16/motorcyclist-killed-in-collision-friday-night-in-downtown-vancouver/
Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says: A Japanese high court has ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and ...
apnews.com/article/japan-lgbtq-samesex-marriage-ruling-court-f869fa7d2b22bfc1eafcd5d6a7c9d5a2
Quick Glance: Japanese High Court Rules Denial of Same-Sex Marriage Unconstitutional
- A Japanese high court ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and urged immediate government action to address the lack of laws allowing for such unions.
- The court lacks the power to overturn the current marriage law, which limits marriage to a man and a woman. Government offices can continue to deny marriage status to same-sex couples unless the law is revised to include LGBTQ+ couples or a new law is enacted.
- The Sapporo High Court ruling emphasized that not permitting same-sex couples to marry and enjoy equal benefits as heterosexual couples violates their fundamental right to have a family.
- Japan is the only G7 nation that still excludes same-sex couples from legal marriage rights and spousal benefits.
Sheriff had cause to take Maine mass shooting killer into protective custody beforehand, report says
apnews.com/article/maine-mass-shooting-lewiston-interim-report-3f3720c3213ca39aeeb166eb5e7a86b8
At least 40 killed in Moscow concert hall attack, over 130 wounded: A concert hall is said to be on fire after a shooting and a blast
i24news.tv/en/news/international/europe/artc-multiple-fatalities-reported-in-mass-shooting-near-moscow
Vancouver man accused of stabbing girlfriend, including in the head, appears in court
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/18/vancouver-man-accused-of-stabbing-girlfriend-including-in-the-head-appears-in-court/
Vancouver officials rethink Section 30 plan, pushing for more multifamily housing
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/26/vancouver-officials-rethink-section-30-plan/
Russia adds 'LGBT movement' to 'terrorists and extremists' blacklist: Russia's financial watchdog said Friday it had added what it calls the "international LGBT ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240322-russia-adds-lgbt-movement-to-terrorists-and-extremists-blacklist
Moscow shooting: Putin claims concert hall terror attackers 'attempted to flee to Ukraine' - after IS-K claims responsibility
news.sky.com/story/moscow-shooting-putin-claims-concert-hall-terror-attackers-attempted-to-flee-to-ukraine-after-is-k-claims-responsibility-13100459
Following new state law, Vancouver will create rules to allow duplexes, fourplexes in any neighborhood
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/21/following-new-state-law-vancouver-to-be-adding-middle-housing/
Patron Saint of Knives sharpens blades at his Vancouver workshop – and he's looking for an apprentice
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/14/patron-saint-of-knives-sharpens-blades-at-his-vancouver-workshop-and-hes-looking-for-an-apprentice/
Work at Washington School for Deaf in Vancouver celebrates identity: Outside the Washington School for the Deaf, people who are hearing impaired are a minority ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/26/work-at-washington-school-for-deaf-in-vancouver-celebrates-identity/
State of the City: McEnerny-Ogle saysVancouver is a city ‘built on change’: “Change can be exhilarating and very exciting, but it can also be daunting and scary ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/19/state-of-the-city-mcenerny-ogle-said-vancouver-is-a-city-built-on-change/
Pride flags banned at all US embassies under $1.2T spending bill: Flying of pride flags at US embassies debated between Democrats and Republicans for years
foxbusiness.com/politics/pride-flags-banned-us-embassies-result-1-2-trillion-spending-package
The worst pavement panels on I-5 north of Vancouver will be fixed this summer: Some of the roughest sections of Interstate 5 in Clark County are slated to be ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/13/the-worst-pavement-panels-on-i-5-north-of-vancouver-will-be-fixed-this-summer/
An iconic Utah gay bar is closed again — and has surrendered its liquor license: The Sun Trapp, an iconic and historic Salt Lake City gay bar, has surrendered ...
sltrib.com/artsliving/2024/03/19/is-sun-trapp-closed-heres-latest/
Burchett sued for falsely IDing Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooter: A Kansas man is suing Rep. Tim Burchett for defamation after the Tennessee Republican falsely ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4557146-burchett-sued-falsely-iding-chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooter/
Quick Glance: Tim Burchett Faces Defamation Lawsuit Over Chiefs Parade Shooter Post
- Denton Loudermill Jr. filed the defamation lawsuit against Rep. Tim Burchett for incorrectly identifying him as one of the shooters at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.
- The plaintiff claims he suffered damages due to false representations made by Burchett on his personal social media account.
- The lawsuit seeks a jury trial and damages for spreading falsehoods under a law in Kansas.
- Burchett removed the post in question, admitting he misidentified Loudermill as an undocumented immigrant while still implying Loudermill was one of the shooters.
People say they're leaving religion due to anti-LGBTQ teachings and sexual abuse
npr.org/2024/03/27/1240811895/leaving-religion-anti-lgbtq-sexual-abuse
Zelensky on Moscow shooting: Putin's attempts to link it to Ukraine 'absolutely predictable'
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-on-moscow-shooting-putin-always-seeks-to-blame-others/
Vancouver nonprofit Council for for the Homeless awarded $2M grant from MacKenzie Scott's foundation
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/20/council-for-for-the-homeless-awarded-2m-grant/
Vancouver Mall working with police to identify suspect in Friday’s gun incident: Vancouver police are investigating a Friday altercation involving a gun at ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/25/vancouver-mall-working-with-police-to-identify-suspect-in-fridays-gun-incident/
How a second Trump presidency could impact the LGBTQ+ community: On the campaign trail, Donald Trump has been outlining what he plans to do if elected in ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/how-a-second-trump-presidency-could-impact-the-lgbtq-community
Rotschy fined again in teen’s injury that resulted in double amputation: Labor officials issued an additional $51,800 in fines against a Vancouver construction ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/19/rotschy-fined-again-in-teens-injury-that-resulted-in-double-amputation/
Maps and Diagrams of the Moscow Concert Hall Attack: The mass shooting and arson at a suburban Moscow concert venue, which killed more than 130 ...
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/03/23/world/europe/moscow-concert-hall-attack-map.html
What to know about PFAS or 'forever chemicals' in some Vancouver, Clark Public Utilities' water sources
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/27/what-to-know-about-pfas-or-forever-chemicals-in-vancouver-clark-public-utilities-water-systems/
Russian husband searching for wife still missing after concert shooting in Moscow
itv.com/news/2024-03-24/husband-still-searching-for-wife-after-deadly-concert-shooting-in-moscow
Jeff Bezos’ Ex-Wife MacKenzie Scott Gives Millions to LGBT, Migrant Rights Groups
thedailybeast.com/jeff-bezos-ex-wife-mackenzie-scott-gives-millions-to-lgbt-migrant-rights-groups
Donatella Versace rescued after getting stuck in an elevator in LA: It took several people to hold the elevator doors open to allow the fashion designer a tight ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68526494
NAMI Southwest Washington volunteer LaPointe putting compassion into action: Every Monday morning since 2016, John LaPointe has walked through the doors of the ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/26/nami-southwest-washington-volunteer-lapointe-putting-compassion-into-action/
The Dogs Helping the Covenant Children Find Their Way Back: To heal after a mass shooting, the Covenant School families have turned to therapy, faith ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/24/us/covenant-children-dogs.html
‘We’re still a long way off’: Vancouver closing gap between housing, residents’ needs; more work to be done
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/26/were-still-a-long-way-off-vancouver-closing-gap-between-housing-residents-needs-more-work-to-be-done/
Smelt fishing may soon require license in Washington state: LONGVIEW — Gov. Jay Inslee will sign a bill into law that will require Washington smelt dippers to ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/19/smelt-fishing-may-soon-require-license-in-washington-state/
Vancouver's Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery confirms systems hack: Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery confirmed its computer systems were compromised in early ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/21/rebound-orthopedics-neurosurgery-confirms-systems-hack/
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez to host small-business resource fair: A small-business resource fair hosted by U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/22/rep-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-to-host-small-business-resource-fair/
The number of U.S. adults who identify as LGBTQ+ doubled in 12 years, new poll shows
npr.org/2024/03/13/1238262638/lgbtq-adults-us-gallup-poll-bisexual-transgender
Celebrating Washington in song: Reprise Choir’s ‘The Voice of Washington’ highlights Evergreen state creators
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/21/celebrating-state-in-song-reprise-choirs-the-voice-of-washington-presents-works-written-by-those-who-are-were-washingtonians/
Teen skin care: Less is more, Vancouver dermatologist says: From serums to fancy moisturizers and creams, skin care routines among teens have become increasingly ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/19/teen-skin-care-less-is-more-vancouver-dermatologist-says/
Bowflex stock now trading over counter after being delisted on New York Stock Exchange
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/18/bowflex-stock-now-trading-over-counter-after-being-delisted-on-new-york-stock-exchange/
Smoke from two-alarm house fire could be seen for miles in east Vancouver: The Vancouver Fire Department battled a two-alarm house fire that shot black smoke and ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/11/smoke-could-be-seen-for-miles-from-two-alarm-house-fire-in-east-vancouver/
Uncertified ballistic gear sold to more than 100 police, fire, military agencies across U.S.
oregonlive.com/crime/2024/03/uncertified-ballistic-gear-sold-to-more-than-100-police-fire-military-agencies-across-us.html
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'I pretended I was shot': Survivors of Moscow attack recount harrowing moments of mass shooting
itv.com/news/2024-03-25/i-pretended-i-was-shot-survivors-of-moscow-attack-recount-harrowing-night
Clark County and Vancouver receive millions from opioid litigations: Local governments in Clark County and across Washington received a combined $55 million to ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/20/clark-county-and-vancouver-receive-55-million-from-opioid-litigations/
Vancouver man sentenced for selling low-quality body armor to law enforcement, military
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/19/vancouver-man-sentenced-for-selling-low-quality-ballistic-equipment-to-u-s-law-enforcement-military/
Vancouver Public Schools approves $35M in cuts despite community pleas: Vancouver Public Schools’ board of directors unanimously approved $35 million in budget ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/13/vancouver-public-schools-approves-35m-in-cuts-despite-community-pleas/
Evicted into the cold: Disabled Vancouver woman, son find selves on street, told no help available
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/23/evicted-into-the-cold-disabled-vancouver-woman-son-find-selves-on-street-told-no-help-available/
Phoenix Rainbows Festival 2024: People, performers and fun at the Pride event: The Rainbows Festival celebrated the LGBTQ community at Heritage Square in ...
azcentral.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/events/2024/03/23/rainbows-festival-phoenix-2024-photos/73053171007/
Clark County's small school districts feel financial pinch, too: News of tens of millions of dollars in proposed budget reductions in Clark County’s two largest ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/23/clark-countys-small-school-districts-feel-financial-pinch-too/
Russia arrests suspects after mass shooting kills 93 at concert: MOSCOW (Reuters) -- Russia has arrested 11 people including four suspected gunmen in connection ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Terrorism/Russia-arrests-suspects-after-mass-shooting-kills-93-at-concert
Bernie Moreno faces GOP worries that he could be linked to adult website profile: For Republicans eager to regain the Senate majority this year ...
apnews.com/article/ohio-senate-election-2024-bernie-moreno-09e34f6331708c192c89d7c1727c2458
Quick Glance: Trump's Backing of Bernie Moreno in Ohio
- Former President Donald Trump pledges to protect Social Security and warns of potential consequences while campaigning for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio.
- Trump praises Moreno as a determined warrior in Washington and criticizes Biden for potential threats to Social Security. He also discusses the impact of offshoring on the auto industry and his plans to increase tariffs on foreign-made cars.
- Trump's support for Moreno and Moreno's defense of Trump are causing a stir. Moreno defends Trump and criticizes Republicans who support his policies but not his personality.
- Trump also dismisses allegations against Moreno, comparing them to attacks he himself has faced, and accuses Biden of posing a threat to Social Security.
Residents, nonprofits, law enforcement, businesses focus on solutions along Fourth Plain corridor
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/19/forum-hosted-by-columbia-river-mental-health-services-focuses-on-solutions-along-fourth-plain-corridor/
Support for same-sex marriage dips for the first time in nearly a decade: Survey: Americans’ support for same-sex marriage has dropped for the first time in ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4526784-support-same-sex-marriage-dips-first-time-decade/
Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting: 3 men face firearms charges: Federal prosecutors say three men from Kansas City, Missouri, face firearms charges ...
apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-shooting-kansas-city-parade-57662b493b2d987288dabca4bc5fd6f1
Quick Glance: Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting: Federal firearms charges
- Three Missouri men face federal charges for illegally purchasing high-powered rifles and extended magazine guns after the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade.
- Court documents revealed that 12 individuals brandished firearms and at least six fired weapons at the rally on Feb. 14, with two AR-15-style rifles found at the scene.
- The new federal charges name Fedo Antonia Manning, Ronnel Dewayne Williams Jr., and Chaelyn Hendrick Groves from Kansas City, accused of illegal firearm trafficking and making false statements during gun purchases.
- The complaints state Manning and Williams bought firearm parts that could be assembled into complete weapons, with Manning allegedly trafficking dozens of firearms, including many AM-15s.
2024 Legislative Review: Southwest Washington lawmakers tout session's successes: Southwest Washington lawmakers gathered Wednesday morning at the Hilton ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/20/2024-legislative-review-southwest-washington-lawmakers-tout-sessions-successes/
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Vancouver officials developing new green building policy: Vancouver officials want to curb greenhouse gas emissions from some of the biggest polluters in the ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/27/vancouver-officials-developing-new-green-building-policy/
Moscow attack: 115 dead as Putin tries to link shooting to Ukraine: The Islamic State group said it attacked a large gathering at a concert hall in the Russian ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-22/dozens-dead-and-wounded-in-mass-shooting-at-moscow-concert-hall
Biden administration ties record for number of confirmed LGBTQ judges in federal courts
cnn.com/2024/03/19/us/biden-record-lgbtq-judges-reaj/
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Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames
baltimoresun.com/2024/03/18/ovechkin-becomes-3rd-in-nhl-history-with-at-least-20-goals-in-19-straight-seasons-caps-beat-flames/
Vancouver’s Absci reports loss for 2023 but still moving forward with ‘AI-driven biologic drug discovery’
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/21/vancouvers-absci-reports-loss-for-2023-but-still-moving-forward-with-ai-driven-biologic-drug-discovery/
Vancouver council decides to not expand camping bans because 'it might make it worse for everyone'
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/12/vancouver-council-decides-to-not-expand-camping-bans-because-it-might-make-it-worse-for-everyone/
“Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America” author coming to Vancouver: Unfortunately for Astoria, Ore. — that pleasant, low-key, increasingly hipster city ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/07/beaverland-how-one-weird-rodent-made-america-author-coming-to-vancouver/
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YouTube, Facebook, Reddit must face lawsuits from Buffalo shooting survivors: A New York judge ruled that a handful of social media companies must face lawsuits ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4543374-youtube-facebook-reddit-must-face-lawsuits-from-buffalo-shooting-survivors/
Vancouver-based tech company ZoomInfo mostly prevails in federal suit: In a class-action lawsuit questioning how Vancouver-based tech company ZoomInfo gets its ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/21/vancouver-based-tech-company-zoominfo-mostly-prevails-in-federal-suit/
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