53 m. ago Granddaughter of slain Seattle dog walker urges lawmakers to keep three

Granddaughter of slain Seattle dog walker urges lawmakers to keep three-strikes law  FOX 13 Seattle

Politics

74 m. ago New bill would ban the retail sale of nitrous oxide in Washington state

New bill would ban the retail sale of nitrous oxide in Washington state  KING5.com

Economics

1 hour ago India’s Emversity doubles valuation as it scales workers AI can’t replace

Emversity has raised $30 million in a new round as it scales job-ready training in India.

Politics

2 h. ago Prosecutors Say Officer Who Hurled Cooler Was Not Trying to Save Lives

Lawyers for Sgt. Erik Duran said he had to make a “life-or-death” decision when he struck Eric Duprey as he rode a motorbike recklessly down a sidewalk. Mr. Duprey died almost immediately.

Events

2 h. ago Late NASCAR star Greg Biffle's home burglarized weeks after plane crash, $30,000 taken: officials

Officials said they were investigating a theft that allegedly occurred at a home owned by late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle weeks after he died in a plane crash.

Events

3 h. ago Tech Workers Are Condemning ICE Even as Their CEOs Stay Quiet

The killing of George Floyd in 2020 prompted a wave of statements from tech companies and CEOs. Today, pushback against ICE is largely coming from employees, not executives.

Society

3 h. ago Lawyers for Renee Good’s Family Plan to Investigate Minnesota ICE Shooting

Ms. Good was killed by an ICE agent last week. Separately, a federal judge put off ruling on a request by the state to block the surge of immigration agents to the Minneapolis area.

Events

4 h. ago Minnesota House Files 4 Articles of Impeachment Against Gov. Tim Walz

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing formal impeachment proceedings after Republican lawmakers introduced four articles accusing him of corrupt conduct in office, centered on his alleged role in overseeing, enabling, or failing to act on extensive fraud in state-run programs. The post Minnesota House Files 4 Articles of Impeachment Against Gov. Tim Walz appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

4 h. ago Claudette Colvin was a civil rights pioneer. She died this week at 86

In 1955, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin, a student from a Black high school in Montgomery, Ala., refused to move from her bus seat. The forgotten civil rights activist died this week.

Events

4 h. ago Iran protests: Trump says he's been told 'killing' stopped, executions won't occur

More than 2,500 people have died during nationwide protests in Iran over the past 17 days, activists said Wednesday.

Politics

4 h. ago Proposed ban on police face coverings gains momentum in Washington Legislature

Proposed ban on police face coverings gains momentum in Washington Legislature  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

Events

5 h. ago DHS, White House mock Chicago's lawsuit over ICE: 'Miraculously rediscover the 10th Amendment'

Trump administration officials mock Chicago mayor's immigration lawsuit, calling it "baseless" as city alleges illegal federal enforcement actions.

Society

6 h. ago Union backs Ford worker who traded insults with Trump during Michigan plant visit

The UAW is defending a Ford autoworker after Trump allegedly gave him the middle finger during Michigan plant visit, saying workers shouldn't face vulgar behavior.

Politics

6 h. ago Kitchen countertop workers are dying. Some lawmakers want to ban their lawsuits

Some safety experts want California to stop the cutting of quartz countertops saying it can't be done safely. Lawmakers, meanwhile, contemplate a ban on workers' lawsuits against quartz manufacturers.

Society

7 h. ago Judge Puts Off Ruling on Minnesota’s Request to Block ICE Surge

Lawyers for the state sought an immediate ruling, but the judge said she would give the Justice Department time to respond in writing to the state’s lawsuit.

Events

7 h. ago Washington AG files 50th lawsuit against Trump admin, claiming transgender discrimination

Washington AG files 50th lawsuit against Trump admin, claiming transgender discrimination  KOMO

Politics

7 h. ago Former Trump ambassador nominee, Arizona AG Brnovich dead at 59

Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich dies at 59, a representative of the family announced.

Politics

8 h. ago California man sues McDonald's after homeless man accused of attacking wife in drive

California widower sues McDonald's after wife allegedly died from drive-thru attack injuries. Lawsuit claims employees watched assault without calling 911.

Events

8 h. ago Washington Post Journalist's Home Raided by FBI After She Reported on Trump’s Mass Firing of Federal Workers

Washington Post Journalist's Home Raided by FBI After She Reported on Trump’s Mass Firing of Federal Workers  People.com

Politics

9 h. ago Amtrak adds 13th Pacific Surfliner round trip between Los Angeles, San Diego

Amtrak adds 13th Pacific Surfliner round trip between Los Angeles, San Diego  cbs8.com

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