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Scientist tracks melting glaciers for nearly half a century

The world’s glaciers are receding at an alarming rate, losing more than a trillion tons of ice a year. Fueled in part by climate change, it’s driving sea levels higher, which could threaten coastal communities around the world. One...

The legacy of Alan Greenspan, ‘maestro’ of the U.S. economy

Alan Greenspan, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve, died Monday of complications from Parkinson’s at the age of 100. Greenspan was widely considered the most powerful Fed chair in modern times, largely presiding over a period of long...

Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable military spending boost being sought by President Donald...

‘Why would only the Second Amendment right have this litmus test?’: Gun law analyst breaks down WA’s 83% background check fee hike

Washington gun owners are facing a steep rate increase. The cost of background checks is climbing 83%, going from $18 to $33. Bill Kirk, president of Washington Gun Law, broke down the reason for the stark increase on “The John...

Lakewood to chop down at least 400-year-old Douglas fir deemed a hazard

A 400 to 600-year-old Douglas fir in Lakewood will be chopped down on Tuesday after the city deemed it to be sick and a risk for falling on nearby homes and public infrastructure. Micah Glastetter will be cutting down the...

Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old

NEW YORK (AP) — The top U.S. auto regulator opened an investigation Monday after a Tesla using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside. The National Highway Traffic...

Iran’s challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Iran took another step toward advancing in the World Cup on Sunday, but once again the off-the-field play dominated the conversation. At the match’s conclusion, at least one attendee wearing a pre-revolutionary flag shirt was detained...

Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk getting traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk, AP source says

Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa were finalizing a deal where Florida would send four draft picks to the Senators for Brady...

Eastern Washington wildfires destroy homes, force evacuations

A fire that destroyed or damaged at least 15 homes and left one person dead in the Spokane Valley is now 75% contained. According to the Washington Dept. of Natural Resources, crews are now primarily focused on mop-up and patrol...

Search continues for missing swimmer in Lake Washington near Holmes Point

A man who failed to resurface after swimming in Lake Washington is still missing, the Kirkland Police Department confirmed. The search has transitioned from a rescue operation to a recovery effort. “The King County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit will continue searching,”...
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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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