49 m. ago White House floats no back pay for some furloughed federal workers despite 2019 law

A new draft White House memo suggests a 2019 law signed by President Trump that guarantees federal employees get paid after a shutdown ends would not apply to furloughed workers.

Society

64 m. ago ICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones 

The federal contract shows ICE spent $825,000 on vans equipped with “cell-site simulators” which allow the real-world location tracking of nearby phones and their owners.

Politics

64 m. ago Seattle ranks among top 5 best cities for foodies in new study

Seattle ranks among top 5 best cities for foodies in new study  KIRO 7 News Seattle

Events

66 m. ago Starbucks lays off hundreds of Washington workers after store closures

Starbucks lays off hundreds of Washington workers after store closures  The Seattle Times

Politics

73 m. ago WATCH: Trump says Sean 'Diddy' Combs asked him for a pardonvv

President Donald Trump said that Sean "Diddy" Combs has reached out to ask him for a pardon following his conviction on two prostitution-related charges.

Politics

73 m. ago White House May Try to Deny Back Pay to Furloughed Federal Workers

Union leaders and Democratic lawmakers say the move would run afoul of a law adopted under President Trump’s first term.

Politics

88 m. ago Josh Naylor is back with Mariners and in lineup for ALDS Game 3

Josh Naylor is back with Mariners and in lineup for ALDS Game 3  The Seattle Times

Politics

1 hour ago 2025 Indigenous Peoples Day Closures for Seattle Parks and Recreation

2025 Indigenous Peoples Day Closures for Seattle Parks and Recreation  Seattle.gov

Politics

2 h. ago Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown  The Seattle Times

Politics

2 h. ago Elon Musk's xAI Bets Big on Sexually Explicit AI 'Companions'

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, unveiled two sexually explicit chatbot companions this summer named Ani and Valentine. While the tech tycoon is constantly throwing out ideas for the future of AI, from video game development to a Wikipedia replacement, his big bet seems to be on AI girlfriends and boyfriends for lonely people whose mental health will suffer from further isolation.  The post Elon Musk’s xAI Bets Big on Sexually Explicit AI ‘Companions’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

3 h. ago Seattle Children's Remains Among Top 10 Best Children's Hospitals in the Nation

Seattle Children's Remains Among Top 10 Best Children's Hospitals in the Nation  Yahoo Finance

Politics

3 h. ago How to watch Seattle Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers Game 3: TV channel, streaming, odds

How to watch Seattle Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers Game 3: TV channel, streaming, odds  USA Today

Sport

3 h. ago Detroit Tigers host Seattle Mariners in ALDS Game 3. Here's what to know for the game.

Detroit Tigers host Seattle Mariners in ALDS Game 3. Here's what to know for the game.  CBS News

Politics

3 h. ago Seattle Kraken Center Shane Wright ahead of season opener vs. Anaheim Ducks

Seattle Kraken Center Shane Wright ahead of season opener vs. Anaheim Ducks  FOX 13 Seattle

Politics

3 h. ago California bans loud commercials on Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services

Starting July 1, 2026, streaming services won’t be allowed to “transmit the audio of commercial advertisements louder than the video content the advertisements accompany,” according to the bill's text.

Politics

4 h. ago White House looks for a loophole in the law ensuring federal workers get paid after a shutdown

White House looks for a loophole in the law ensuring federal workers get paid after a shutdown  NBC News

Society

4 h. ago Why this might be the sweet spot for buying a home in Seattle

Why this might be the sweet spot for buying a home in Seattle  The Seattle Times

Politics

4 h. ago Nolte: Police Union Demands Jay Jones Drop out After Claim He Wants More Dead Cops

Virginia’s Democrat candidate for Attorney General, Jay Jones, reportedly said it would be a good thing if more police officers died. The post Nolte: Police Union Demands Jay Jones Drop out After Claim He Wants More Dead Cops appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

4 h. ago WATCH: Former NFL QB Mark Sanchez facing felony charge after physical altercation

Former NFL QB Mark Sanchez, who was arrested following a physical altercation this weekend, is now facing a felony charge of battery involving serious bodily injury, prosecutors in Indianapolis said.

Events

5 h. ago Letters to the Editor: Why is a proposal for construction workers to earn a livable wage ‘insanity’?

Letters to the Editor: Why is a proposal for construction workers to earn a livable wage ‘insanity’?  Los Angeles Times

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