Trump names himself chair of LA Olympics task force, sees role for military during Games
At the White House, President Donald Trump said he would send the military back to Los Angeles if he so chose in order to protect the 2028 Olympic Games.
Day: August 6, 2025
Your junk could be Gen Z’s treasure. How to profit from the resurgence of Y2K fashion
Fashion-forward college students and TikTok influencers are flaunting the miniskirts, chunky sandals and other bright, brand-heavy and borderline tacky items they likely bought secondhand.
Preventing Costly Data Breaches Requires a Robust Physical and Digital Security Posture
Independent market research firm Vanson Bourne recently conducted a study querying 1,000 senior IT decision-makers across the US and EMEA regarding their organizations’ security policies for reducing and preventing data…
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‘A death sentence’: a young mother grappling with addiction dies in a drug-plagued prison
In the second of a three-part special report, the ‘remarkable’ number of deaths of people in custody at the Cibola correctional centerPart 1: FBI investigates drug-trafficking ‘epidemic’ in prison also housing Ice detainees: ‘A lot of corruption’The yo…
Will new opioid warnings cause more pain for patients?
In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader wondering about the long-term effects of using senna for constipation.
On a YouTube show, making machine parts for glory and $100,000
Everett Community College teams have competed on “Clash of Trades,” which uses sports-style competitions and big prizes to boost the appeal of the skilled trades.
Training for living-wage trade jobs available at new Tacoma center
Students at the center can study to become a residential plumber or electrician, a low voltage electrician, or heating and air conditioner technician.
WA insurance commissioner fines health insurer $550K
Under state and federal requirements known as “mental health parity” laws, insurers must cover mental health services comparably to physical health care.
Federal oversight of Seattle police could soon end after 13 years
U.S. District Judge James Robart has called a hearing for Sept. 3 to consider a motion by Seattle city officials to end 13 years of federal oversight of the Police Department.
Seattle-area homebuyers win leverage but face ‘elephant in the room’
More listings are hitting the market and they’re staying up for longer, a small win for buyers. But prices are still high and sales remain level.