Mariners waste strong start by Marco Gonzales, get swept by Brewers
The Mariners are now 0-9 in games when opposing teams score four runs or more after the Brewers held on for a 5-3 win to complete a three-game sweep.
Day: April 20, 2023
Semi-automatic rifle ban passes Washington state Legislature
A ban on dozens of semi-automatic rifles cleared the Washington state Legislature on Wednesday and the governor is expected to sign it into law.
House committee hears testimony on DC health data breach
A top administrator with Washington’s health insurance exchange apologized to House members on Wednesday for the data breach that resulted in the disclosure of personal information for thousands of users, including members of Congress.
Chromebook Expiration Date, Repair Issues ‘Bad For People and Planet’
Google Chromebooks expire too soon, saddling taxpayer-funded public schools with excessive expenses and inflicting unnecessary environmental damage, according to the US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund. The Register reports: In a re…
US ignored own security warnings to ground Chinese drones
Trump-era briefing obtained by Al Jazeera shows that officials feared drone ban would increase cybersecurity risks.
Crime fighting strategies reintroduced to stop Detroit violence
One Detroit Partnership, a collaboration between federal prosecutors, local law enforcement, city officials, community advocates, and crime prevention experts, aims to use a data-driven approach to stopping violence in the city.
Sudan’s capital sees thousands flee as military clashes persist for fifth day
Thousands have fled Sudan’s capital as clashes between the army and paramilitary forces enter their fifth day.
Witnesses reported an influx of cars leaving Khartoum following yesterday’s failed ceasefire.
A new 24-hour ceasefire is currently in effect.
UK inflation remains persistently high above ten per cent
Inflation figures in the United Kingdom have remained stubbornly high – easing slightly from 10.4 to 10.1 per cent.
Official figures show food and non-alcoholic drink inflation has risen to a 45-year-high of 19.1 per cent, the highest level since 1977…
New NY initiative to crack down on speeding in construction zones
State officials are taking action to crack down on speeding in construction zones by installing cameras in active work zones. A total of 30 SUVs equipped with cameras will be deployed across the state, reminding drivers that cameras are rolling and dri…