Homicides, violent crime up in WA as police staffing hits all-time low
For the second year in a row, Washington saw an increase in murders and other violent crime, as the number of officers statewide dropped again.
Day: July 11, 2023
No disruptions to Iceland’s major airport after volcano erupts again near capital
A volcano in southwestern Iceland began erupting on Monday, the country’s meteorological authorities said, 11 months after its last eruption officially ended.
“Good Day For Sweden”: Swedish PM After Turkey’s Green Light For NATO Bid
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Monday said he was “very happy” that Sweden reached an agreement with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to support its application to join NATO.
Can surging Mariners get back in the AL West race? ‘I wouldn’t count us out at all.’
The Mariners won seven of their last nine games heading into the All-Star break. Is that a breakthrough or another temporary upswing in this roller-coaster season?
How extreme heat takes a toll on the mind and body, according to experts
The Southwestern U.S. is bracing for another week of blistering temperatures.
Senator stalls US military promotions in anti-abortion standoff
Senator Tommy Tuberville has blockaded nearly 265 military confirmations to protest the Pentagon’s abortion stance.
This great Honeywell air purifier is on sale for Prime Day
Save $55 and keep your air clean from allergens and pollutants like wildfire smoke with this air purifier — I have one and recommend it.
Sega of America Workers Overwhelmingly Vote To Unionize
Workers at Sega of America have voted to unionize. Engadget reports: In a union representation election with the National Labor Relations Board, the workers voted 91-26 in favor of their unit, which is called the Allied Employees Guild Improving Sega (…
The 11 best October Prime Day deals under $50 still available now
Though Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days have passed, there’s still time to snatch up these great leftover deals on tech, home, travel and more for under $50.