78 m. ago DOGE Put Free Tax Filing Tool on Chopping Block After One Meeting With Lobbyists

A key operative from DOGE initiated plans to potentially kill Direct File, the free tax filing tool developed by the IRS, after offering assurances it would be spared from cuts.

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1 hour ago Dexterous robotic hand integrates thermal, inertial and force sensors

While roboticists have introduced increasingly advanced systems over the past decades, most existing robots are not yet able to manipulate objects with the same dexterity and sensing ability as humans. This, in turn, adversely impacts their performance in various real-world tasks, ranging from household chores to the clearing of rubble after natural disasters and the assembly or performing maintenance tasks, particularly in high-temperature working environments such as steel mills and foundries, where elevated temperatures can significantly degrade performance and compromise the precision required for safe operations.

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2 h. ago 'Baywatch' star Donna D'Errico gives fans new way to get up close and personal

"Baywatch" actress Donna D'Errico launched Hollywood's first AI voice experience, allowing fans to have conversations with her digital persona for advice or flirty chats.

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3 h. ago A timeline of the controversy over the administration's handling of the Epstein files

The Trump administration's handling of what are known as the Epstein files has been creating a firestorm within the president's MAGA base. NPR recaps a timeline of the controversy.

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5 h. ago India and US very close to finalising trade deal, says Trump

India and US very close to finalising trade deal, says Trump  BBC

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6 h. ago Vault fire in north Seattle disrupts power for 21,500; restoration efforts underway

Vault fire in north Seattle disrupts power for 21,500; restoration efforts underway  KOMO

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7 h. ago Crowds pack Alki Beach in first major test of Seattle's new safety and security measures

Crowds pack Alki Beach in first major test of Seattle's new safety and security measures  KING5.com

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8 h. ago North Seattle power being restored after outages hit 21,000 customers

North Seattle power being restored after outages hit 21,000 customers  The Seattle Times

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8 h. ago Dentist accused of poisoning wife’s shake said he gave her 'too much protein': co

Dr. James Craig's murder trial features testimony from a dental office manager who received a suspicious package containing potassium cyanide shortly before his wife's death.

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8 h. ago 2 Beverly parents file class action lawsuit after historic 12

The Beverly teachers’ actions teaches students “that they can ignore rules that are inconvenient to their selfish goals," their lawyer said. The post 2 Beverly parents file class action lawsuit after historic 12-day teachers strike appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago COUNTDOWN: Three days until West Seattle Grand Parade and Float Dodger 5K!

COUNTDOWN: Three days until West Seattle Grand Parade and Float Dodger 5K!  West Seattle Blog...

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9 h. ago 'Little Cloud Sky' brings a sense of wonder to Seattle Art Museum

'Little Cloud Sky' brings a sense of wonder to Seattle Art Museum  KING5.com

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10 h. ago ‘Hot Rat Summer’ mosaic disappears, then reappears. Now Seattle wants to work with the unknown artist

‘Hot Rat Summer’ mosaic disappears, then reappears. Now Seattle wants to work with the unknown artist  KING5.com

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10 h. ago NBA's expansion statement met with tepid optimism, questions in Seattle

NBA's expansion statement met with tepid optimism, questions in Seattle  KOMO

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10 h. ago Seattle Seahawks support continued growth of girls flag football in Alaska

Seattle Seahawks support continued growth of girls flag football in Alaska  Anchorage Daily News

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11 h. ago Sunny Hostin appears to change tune on releasing Epstein files after Trump DOJ declares there's no list

"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin seemed to have changed her tune on the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files, after the DOJ declared there was no client list.

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11 h. ago How to Watch Seattle Sounders FC vs Colorado Rapids: Live Stream MLS, TV Channel

How to Watch Seattle Sounders FC vs Colorado Rapids: Live Stream MLS, TV Channel  Newsweek

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12 h. ago The Seattle Times editorial board recommends: Janice Zahn for Legislative District 41, Position 1

The Seattle Times editorial board recommends: Janice Zahn for Legislative District 41, Position 1  The Seattle Times

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12 h. ago San Francisco Store Manager Faces Up To A Year For Assaulting Shoplifter

San Francisco Store Manager Faces Up To A Year For Assaulting Shoplifter  Newsweek

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12 h. ago Broadway’s ‘Gypsy’ Revival, Starring Audra McDonald, Will Close

The show is the sixth musical to announce a closing date since last month’s Tony Awards, reflecting financial challenges facing producers.

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