Friday, September 29, 2023

A Revelation About Trees Is Messing With Climate Calculations

Every year between September and December, Lubna Dada makes clouds. Dada, an atmospheric scientist, convenes with dozens of her colleagues to run experiments in...

The Rebel Drone Maker of Myanmar

“We needed weapons, and we needed them fast,” 3D says, sitting beneath the stalactites in a dimly lit cave, somewhere deep in the jungle...

7 Best National Coffee Day Deals (2023: Espresso Machines and Coffee Beans

National Coffee Day is here! The annual event celebrates coffee roasters, brewers, makers, and drinkers. Thankfully the way a lot of companies choose to...

The Global Victims of FTX’s Collapse Won’t Get their Day in Court

At first, Anand thought it was just a glitch. He’d read a few tweets saying that withdrawals from FTX—then the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange in...

Technology

AI's Role in Debugging Software Code Is Expected to Grow

Technology companies are offering artificial-intelligence-powered tools to find and fix bugs in code, as software maintenance grows beyond developers’...
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Why Suicide Rates Are Dropping Around the World

In post-World War II Britain, national records began to reveal a concerning trend. Deaths by suicide were rising in the war-battered nation, an increase...

The Boring Future of Generative AI

This week, at its annual I/O developer conference in Mountain View, Google showcased a head-spinning number of projects and products powered by or enhanced by...

13 Best Vacuums: Carpets, Hardwood and More

I just started using an app called Tody to manage my household chores. It's neat because it gives you a little bar chart to...

A horrifying ‘true crime’ show on the climate crisis – podcasts of the week

Hear HerePodcastsA horrifying ‘true crime’ show on the climate crisis – podcasts of the weekAmy Westervelt’s Drilled considers the terrifying practices of the natural...

Sam Altman’s World Tour Hopes to Reassure AI Doomers

The excitement around the London arrival of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was palpable from the queue that snaked its way around the University College London...

14-hour days and no bathroom breaks: Amazon's overworked delivery drivers

Sign up for the Guardian Today US newsletterJames Meyers worked as a driver for several Amazon delivery service providers in Austin, Texas, for about...

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Jung Kook & Jack Harlow Team Up for ‘3D’: Stream It Now

Even though his Latto-assisted “Seven” is still dominating music charts around the world,...

Should I validate my teen daughters’ concerns, or support their father as a co-parent? | Leading questions

Is it more important to validate and empathise with my teens about their difficult relationship with their dad, stepmum and stepbrother; or support him...

I Guess We’re All Talking to Our Glasses Now

Undeterred by its many detractors, Meta is still trying to make the metaverse happen. This week, the company held its annual Connect developer conference...

Taylor Swift Inspires Heinz to Launch Limited-Edition ‘Ketchup & Seemingly Ranch’ Bottle

Move over, mayochup! There is a wackier, trendier condiment combo in town, and...

Seattle Restaurants That Are Perfect for a Romantic Date Night

One of Seattle’s only dedicated kaiseki restaurants, located in the shadow of the Space Needle, makes food almost too beautiful to eat. The premium...

2023 People’s Choice Country Awards Performances Ranked

09/29/2023 We take a look at the evening's performances, including songs from Toby Keith, Blake...
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Entertainment

Bad Bunny Drops New Reggaetón Banger ‘Un Preview’: Stream It Now

Bad Bunny‘s new song is officially here. In his new reggaetón banger “Un Preview” — which dropped on...

Janet Jackson Concert Moved After Atlanta Hawks’ NBA Playoff Win

The Atlanta Hawks are still alive in the NBA Playoffs, and that will force fans planning to attend...

Phillip Schofield Steps Down from ‘This Morning’

“This Morning” anchors Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield – the U.K.’s answer to Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest...

Miguel’s ‘Sure Thing’ Breaks Record for Most Weeks on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart, 11 Years After Its Release

Thanks to its second wind 11 years after its initial chart run, Miguel’s “Sure Thing” breaks the record...

Ed Sheeran Calls Expert Witness’ Testimony ‘Criminal’ in ‘Thinking Out Loud’ Copyright Trial

Ed Sheeran said Monday (May 1) he’s getting encouragement during his copyright trial from other performers who also worry that...
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Culture

The Mysterious Benedict Society review – a fun Wes Anderson-lite romp

The new series The Mysterious Benedict Society (Disney+) is based – and fairly strictly so – on Trenton Lee Stewart’s fizzingly intelligent and fun...

Sacked for flirting, for putting on weight, for wanting a baby … Who’d be a bridesmaid?

Name: Bridesmaids.Age: Some say the bridesmaid tradition stems from the story of Jacob, who had two wives, Leah and Rachel. They came with their...

Tim Dowling: how can I make my blood pressure normal in a hurry?

A text from the GP surgery invites me to complete an online questionnaire including my blood pressure. “Please contact us if you don’t have...
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On the Eastside

Bellevue Cafe Owner Nationally Recognized on Good Morning America

Claire Sumadiwirya, owner and founder of Bellden Cafe, recently won her dream vacation as a reward from the national television show, Good Morning America....

New National Seafood Restaurant, Water Grill, to Open in Bellevue

Photo Credit: Water Grill The national seafood restaurant chain, Water Grill, is coming to Downtown Bellevue. According to a source, the restaurant will be...

Bellevue Teen Publishes Poetry Book

Sejal Akerkar, a Sammamish High School sophomore, recently self-published a collection of poetry on Amazon, walking down the sensory strip. The poetry collection sheds...

Arrest of alleged Russian agent Maria Butina puts spotlight on Bellevue’s Second Amendment Foundation

The photo posted online in 2013 of the Bellevue-based Second Amendment Foundation’s Alan Gottlieb, wearing a pinstripe suit and his signature bow tie, might look...

Wilson Named Executive Chef at The Lodge at St. Edward State Park

Jason Wilson, a past James Beard Award winner for Best Chef in the Northwest, will oversee all culinary efforts at The Lodge at St....

New Bakery in Downtown Bellevue Features Pastries, Sandwiches, Italian Coffee

Photo Credit: Royal Bakehouse A new bakery, Royal Bakehouse, opened in November in Downtown Bellevue. It is located at Bellevue Pacific Center, where 24...

Enjoy Food

The Best Bikes for Toddlers, from Balance to the Real Deal

Whether you’re on your first or your fourth, finding the right bike for your toddler isn’t always easy. With so many options out there—what size? what style? training wheels or balance bike?—it’s hard to know where to...

How Seattle’s Bakeries Are Working to Raise Money for Safe Abortion Access

In 2019, Planned Parenthood’s federal funding was under attack by the Trump administration. Ben’s Bread co-owner Megan Campbell knew she had little sway over...

9 Adorable Spots to Get Your Candy Fix in DFW

It’s that sweet time of year when giving kids sugar isn’t just okay, it’s encouraged. Yup, Valentine’s Day is under a month away, and...

Chicago Kids Weekend Events: Apr. 22-24

We’re making our way through April and packing your calendar to the max. Better rest up for a weekend jammed with family activities in...

Seattle’s 2021 Eater Awards Winners

Eater Awards are back, having taken a hiatus in 2020 as the restaurant industry weathered the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The 2021 Seattle’s Eater Awards...

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The Bellevue Vine

Two Redmond Restaurants Worth Crossing The Bridge For

Less than 30 minutes east from Seattle, Redmond’s restaurant scene is bustling these days. There are so many great spots to check out, and here are two that you definitely need to visit. Spark Pizza Spark Pizza is a casual, cozy restaurant with a covered patio that specializes...

Second-to-last day of school makes a splash at Highland Park Elementary

Big fun at Highland Park Elementary on this second-to-last day of school – a Field Day celebration! Thanks for HPE’s PE teacher Chellie LaFayette...

New Vegan Grocery Isle of Plants Launches Kickstarter Campaign

Michelle Rabena and Hayden Stanko are currently in the funding process for a new vegan grocery store in Pioneer Square. The couple have been...

West Seattle Elementary celebrates math improvement with software provider

As of Friday afternoon, Seattle Public Schools students are out for summer. Before the school year is too far in the rear-view mirror, a...

Pike Brewing Opens a New Taproom in Ballard

In the beginning of December, Pike Brewing opened up a new taproom on bustling Ballard Ave in the former Bramling Cross space in Seattle’s...

West Seattle Sunday: Garden Tour; fundraisers for family reunification; more…

(Western Tiger Swallowtail, photographed at Jack Block Park by David Hutchinson) From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox: WEST SEATTLE GARDEN TOUR: 9 am-5...

PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight | Bellevue Reporter

There was a number written on the wall at the Rebellyous break room on a recent afternoon — 10,129. It’s the number of chickens...

This Week in Worker Conquests: Olympia Starbucks Workers Hit Picket Line, Teamsters Swear-In New Prez, Skagit Tulip Farmers End Strike

The sun is out, and I’m back from a week off to shine some bright news upon your beautiful faces! Let’s get into it....

Slog AM: Car Destroys I-5 Sign Bridge, Biden Bans Russian Oil, Miami Seaquarium Finally Retires 56-Year-Old Orca from Seattle

Spring is doing its best to defeat winter. CHARLES MUDEDEA sign bridge in Lakewood collapsed after a white car hit one of its...

Driver confuses gas and break pedals, crashes into building. | Bellevue Reporter

Officers received a report at 11:20 a.m. on Feb. 20, of a car crashing into and through the front window of a store on...

Seattle Can Have Zero Unemployment, If We Want It

The no no jobs city of the future? Charles MudedeBefore I explain why Seattle should adopt a zero unemployment program in the manner it...

Future Wanderlust: Greater Palm Springs

As more of us reach the fully-vaccinated stage and begin to engage in responsible travel, destinations like Greater Palm Springs catch our eye. During...

Fremont’s Lighthouse Coffee is a Perfect Blend of Old and New

The Seattle staple is thriving by adapting to the times while staying true to its old school roots. Craig Nobley looks right at home inside...
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US News

‘My dream was buried’: the children of India orphaned by Covid

Nitish Kumar will never forget the day he and his sisters buried their dead mother in the back garden.Just 32, Priyanka Devi had died...

Vanessa Bryant settles wrongful death lawsuit vs. helicopter company, pilot's estate

The widow of NBA legend Kobe Bryant has reached a confidential settlement to end her lawsuit against those she blamed for the death of...

Mass. man arrested for allegedly violating Maui’s COVID-19 quarantine order

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The best albums of 2021 so far

Arooj Aftab – Vulture PrinceFollowing her 2015 debut Bird Under Water, Brooklyn-based Pakistani composer Arooj Aftab intended to make a more danceable second album....

Business

Krispy Kreme may look to expand into Boston. Again.

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AP sources: Tool behind crackdown on opioids could expire

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has been slow-walking its work on the extension of a legislative order that would keep in place a...
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Health

The Secret to Throwing the Most Epic Halloween Party of All Time

The Daily BeastU.S. Embassy Staffer Who Drugged, Molested Women on Video Was in CIA, Feds SayFBIWarning: This story contains descriptions of sexual assault.A U.S....

'A huge improvement': CDC endorses testing to keep kids in school

WASHINGTON — In hopes of keeping schools functioning normally as a new surge fueled by the Omicron variant appears to be on its way,...

Is L.A. making a mistake by refusing to lift its mask mandate with the rest of California?

LOS ANGELES — On Wednesday, California — the most COVID-cautious state in the country — finally lifted its indoor mask mandate.But Los Angeles, the...