Palestine Action calls UK ban ‘terrifying’ for civil liberties
A spokesperson for UK activist group Palestine Action says the government’s move to ban it is ‘genuinely terrifying’.
Day: June 25, 2025
How to prevent leg cramps when you travel
In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who shares their favorite insect repellent.
Mourners left waiting as court orders halt to former Zambian president’s funeral
Halt to burial in Johannesburg is latest chapter in feud Edgar Lungu had with his successor Hakainde HichilemaThe funeral of the former Zambian president Edgar Lungu has been stopped while mourners waited in a cathedral in Johannesburg, as an extraordi…
Ring’s new generative AI feature is here to answer your ‘who’s there?’ or ‘what was that?’ questions
Called Video Descriptions, the AI feature generates detailed descriptions of what your Ring camera sees and delivers it in your notifications.
Animal shelters in the US use live music to soothe anxious pets
Musicians in US animal shelters bring calm with live performances, thanks to Wild Tunes. Over 100 volunteers play for animals in nine shelters, reducing their stress levels.
Spain heatwave warning as tourists told to do 1 thing ‘as much as possible’
Extreme weather warnings are in place.
Rant and Rave: Reader appreciates pothole fixes
RAVE to Seattle pothole rangers. The other week was probably the 10th time in the past five or so years that I reported pothole(s) to them. They ALWAYS come to repair the potholes within a day or two of my reporting them. And then they usually find mor…
FEMA again rejects WA request for bomb cyclone disaster aid
The intense November storm damaged hundreds of homes and businesses, caused widespread power outages, and killed two people.
Mount Rainier National Park: How to get to its northwest corner amid bridge closure
The Fairfax Bridge closure has made getting to Rainier’s northwest corner harder — but not impossible.
Washington faces major lag in state inspections of hospitals
Before the pandemic, the state inspected 81% of acute care hospitals on time, but that had dropped to 28% by the end of 2024.