For some Americans, the end of the Vietnam War after Saigon fell 50 years ago is still deeply felt
The Vietnam War that ended after the fall of Saigon 50 years ago greatly impacted U.S. society.
Day: April 29, 2025
Pete Hegseth scraps Pentagon’s Women, Peace and Security program citing DEI
Defense secretary dismissed it as a ‘woke … Biden initiative’ despite it being a Trump achievement from his first termPete Hegseth, the defense secretary, has abruptly banished the Pentagon’s Women, Peace and Security program as part of his crusade aga…
Several reported dead after suspected shooting in Sweden – BBC
Several reported dead after suspected shooting in Sweden BBCSeveral people injured in Uppsala after reports of gunfire, police say The GuardianSeveral people shot as police descend on Swedish city Daily MailSweden shoot…
Three people killed after shooting in Sweden
The incident took place at a hair salon in the town of Uppsala, Swedish media report.
US trade official’s container calculation leads sector to complain
Despite container-based measure, higher tonnage measure will virtually always apply
Mariners’ Andrés Muñoz partners with Seattle cat rescue organization
Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz, who brings his cat Matilda on road trips, is partnering with Seattle Area Feline Rescue to help raise money and awareness.
Why some Seattle students can’t attend the school of their choice
Seattle Public Schools turns away hundreds of students annually who apply to attend option schools. Many of those students have left the district.
Ballard Opera Man to retire from Seattle Opera after 43 years of song
Stephen Wall, who became known as Ballard Opera Man when he performed in his front yard in 2020 during socially distanced pandemic times, is retiring after more than four decades singing with Seattle Opera Chorus.
Tired of hot honey? You’ve got to taste this made-in-Seattle version
Hot honey is still good! And in Seattle, there’s one with a super-delicious difference, made in the Central District. Our food critic has the story.
Kim Kardashian robbery accused, 71, says he ‘totally regrets’ $10m heist
Yunice Abbas claims he acted as lookout in Paris hotel lobby while US celebrity’s jewellery was taken at gunpointA 71-year-old man who has said he played a bit part in a jewellery heist in which Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in 2016 has said he…