Notebook: The latest on Seahawks rookie WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s wrist injury
Pete Carroll said rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s surgery to repair his fractured left wrist “went great”, but gave no clear timeline on his return.
Day: August 25, 2023
Ukraine pilots to arrive in U.S. for F-16 fighter jet training next month
The Pentagon announced a group of pilots and support personnel from Ukraine will begin language training in Texas in September followed by F-16 training in Arizona.
US sues SpaceX for alleged hiring discrimination against refugees and others
The US Department of Justice on Thursday sued SpaceX, the rocket company founded and run by Elon Musk, for alleged hiring discrimination against refugees and people seeking or already granted asylum. The complaint, filed in an administrative court with…
Bridge, ramp closures: Your weekend guide to Seattle-area road woes
Weekend travelers coming or going from Seattle or catching a flight from Sea-Tac Airport should be aware of several significant road closures beginning Friday night. The Highway 520 bridge will close to cars from 11 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday as p…
‘I did nothing wrong’: Donald Trump arrested over Georgia 2020 election charges
Trump’s surrender comes after several of his 18 alleged co-conspirators also turned themselves in, including Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman and Sidney Powell.
Panama eyes new measures as flow of migrants through Darien Gap hits 300,000 so far this year
The government of Panama says it will launch a new campaign to stem the flow of migrants through the dangerous, jungle-clad Darien Gap, after crossings hit 300,000 so far this year.
24 Women Claim Sexual Abuse At The CIA Has Been Covered Up
New York Daily News: At least 24 women claim sexual abuse at the CIA has been covered up A sexual assault case involving a CIA officer trainee has sparked a movement among female agency employees, with at least two dozen already claiming instance…
Magnus Carlsen Becomes Chess World Cup Champion
Five-time world champion, Magnus Carlsen, has defeated Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu in a tiebreak to become Chess World Cup champion. Chess.com reports: The five-time world champion won his first World Cup crown by defeating GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu 1…
Dry bulk offence: Pacific Carriers gets ‘asset heavy’
Hor Weng Yew says owning ships gives shareholders a better return on capital
Pacific Carriers bullish on product tankers as it turns 50
Chief executive Hor Weng Yew explains how the dry bulk outfit made a successful debut in the MR2 sector