Trump’s controversial $250 visa fee could cost the US economy $11 billion as tourists stay away, research finds
The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the “visa integrity fee” would bring in more than $27 billion over a decade
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Restoring bull kelp is critical in the fight to save Puget Sound
The acute losses of one of the most relied-upon species in Puget Sound must be reversed through research and restoration.
Zelenskyy to fly to Washington as Merz says US ready to be part of Ukraine security guarantees – as it happened
This blog is now closed. Follow the latest updates on the aftermath of the Trump-Putin summit hereThe president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, a…
WA lawmakers put political expediency before needs of troubled youth
A craven political play deep-sixed solutions for easing the unacceptable conditions at Washington’s youth prisons. The state must do better.
China unveils newest AI technology at World Robot Conference
More than 200 companies showcase their latest innovations at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China.
Trump and Putin locked in face to face talks on war in Ukraine after US leader flew B2 stealth bomber over tyrant’s head
DONALD Trump had a B-2 stealth bomber fly over Vladimir Putin’s head as they greeted each other in Alaska for showdown talks.
The pair were last night locked in face-to-face negot…
Trump And Putin Share Handshake In Alaska, Ahead Of Talks
President Donald Trump greeted Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Friday with a handshake, a smile and a ride in the presidential limousine before talks aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine.
Hamas negotiators signal willingness to ease demands that collapsed talks — officials – The Times of Israel
Hamas negotiators signal willingness to ease demands that collapsed talks — officials The Times of IsraelLive Updates: Israel prepares for Gaza takeover, Hezbollah warns Lebanon The Jerusalem PostGaza talks to focus on releasing h…
Marijuana shops sue New York after they were allowed to open too close to schools
A group of marijuana dispensaries in New York have sued the state after cannabis regulators admitted that they accidentally allowed pot shops to open too close to schools, putting the future of the businesses in jeopardy.
A US district court judge temporarily blocks an FTC probe into Media Matters, part of an antitrust investigation into ad boycotts, calling the probe retaliatory (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg:
A US district court judge temporarily blocks an FTC probe into Media Matters, part of an antitrust investigation into ad boycotts, calling the probe retaliatory — Nonprofit Media Matters for America won a court order bloc…