Spain’s PM says ‘difficult hours remain’ in wildfire fight
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned Tuesday that “difficult hours remain” in the fight against wildfires that have ravaged a record area of land, despite temperatures dropping.
Day: August 19, 2025
A New Zealand soldier admits attempted espionage in the country’s first spying conviction
A New Zealand soldier who tried to spy for a foreign power has admitted to attempted espionage in a military court.
When US prison healthcare companies went bust, victims’ families kept fighting
The Guardian examined several cases that played out in bankruptcy court, where a series of unlikely events led to an unusual victoryWhen Jennifer Casey Norred attempted suicide at Leon county jail in Tallahassee, Florida, medical staff didn’t take her …
Securing The Flow of Data In The Era Of Smart Manufacturing
Digital transformation is occurring across all industries at an unprecedented rate. IDC revealed that worldwide spending on IoT will surpass $1 trillion in 2026 with AI spending following this trend as it is projected…
The post Securing The Flow of D…
SpaceX gets billions from U.S., but likely pays very little taxes
Elon Musk’s rocket company relies on federal contracts, but years of losses have most likely let it avoid paying federal income taxes, according to internal company documents.
WA’s all-mail elections attacked by Trump
The president said he would “end mail-in voting.” In Washington it’s been both popular and successful, with high voter turnouts and satisfied voters.
These kolaches are an ideal start for busy school days
Once you have a batch ready, they’re a quick meal you can grab on a hectic morning.
Microsoft launches formal review into Gaza surveillance claims
Microsoft said it’s conducting a review into claims that a unit with the Israeli Defense Forces used cloud computing technology to surveil Palestinians.
How much do adults in Seattle drink? Here’s what new data shows
New market-research data shows a striking gap in alcohol consumption rates along age and gender lines in the Seattle area, writes FYI Guy.
Mortadella is the sandwich of the summer in Seattle
Seattle restaurants are obsessed with mortadella right now. Our food writer dug into the trend to find out why the Italian meat is showing up on so many menus.