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Roger Bennett on what to expect at the World Cup

The countdown is on to the start of the World Cup. The tournament is the biggest in the event's history, with 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada and Mexico. But organizers have faced criticism over ticket prices...

Police seek suspect after bras go up in flames in viral Renton Walmart arson

It was all over social media — a video showing a rack of bras up in smoke at a Walmart Supercenter in Renton. The arson occurred at 743 Rainier Ave. S. around 8 p.m. Friday. View this post on Instagram Police have...

King County prosecutors charge 13-year-old in deadly South Seattle shooting

King County prosecutors have formally charged a 13-year-old boy in connection with the fatal shooting of his 17-year-old cousin in South Seattle. The boy is charged in juvenile court with manslaughter in the first degree and unlawful possession of a firearm in the second...

Pierce County sex offender arrested in WSP undercover child sex sting

A Pierce County man and registered sex offender has been arrested in connection with an undercover Washington State Patrol (WSP) investigation into child exploitation and human trafficking. Prosecutors said he could spend the rest of his life behind bars. Last...

Republican Steve Hilton advances to general election in race for California governor

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Republican Steve Hilton has advanced to the general election for California governor after making the case that the state desperately needs new leadership following more than 15 years of Democratic dominance. He’ll face Democrat Xavier...

Dave Eggers on ‘Contrapposto’ and supporting young writers

Best-selling author Dave Eggers has a new novel out this week, telling the story of two art-obsessed friends over many decades. There’s much more to the author’s own story as well. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports from San...

Millions lose SNAP benefits as stricter requirements kick in

SNAP enrollment has fallen sharply nationwide since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last summer. More than 3.5 million people have lost access to the food assistance, as states implement new eligibility requirements and stricter application...

Fact-checking Trump’s claims of election fraud in California

Ripple effects and strong opinions are still flowing out of Trump’s interview on NBC’s Meet the Press over the weekend. Among the points of contention are Trump’s baseless claims about the 2020 election results and the security of current...

Israel and Iran exchange strikes, threatening ceasefire

Israel and Iran traded long-range missile strikes for the first time since the ceasefire went into effect two months ago. Both countries appear to have agreed to stop their attacks, but not before sparking fears of a return to...

The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s US Senate race says candidacy was ‘my choice,’ not a sham

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska U.S. Senate candidate Dan Sullivan acknowledges that sharing a name and party affiliation with the incumbent Republican gives him “an instant megaphone” in the crowded primary race. But Sullivan said his campaign isn’t a...
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McKinsey surveyed C-suite executives and found they believed only 4% of their staff used AI for at least 30% of daily work; the real...

McKinsey’s 4-to-13 per cent comparison is a small statistic with a larger organisational message: some executives are measuring workplace...
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