Federal discounts for electric vehicles expire at the end of the month. The deadline has led to a spike in EV sales and whiplash for auto dealers. Politics
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Las Vegas tourism has been in decline as Canadian visitors drop more than 20% due to tariffs and international relations, say officials at the Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board meeting. Politics
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Seattle businesses brace for Seahawks preseason opener with Pete Carroll's return KOMO Politics