Shutdown could bring end of WA food program for mothers, babies
Washington’s Women, Infants, and Children program could shutter by mid-October because of the federal government shutdown, state health officials said.
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Seapeak earmarks LNG carrier to convert into FSRU for Vopak’s Australian project
Shipowner dives into floating regasification arena
Judge dismisses lawsuit over naked baby on Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’
The man pictured as a naked baby on the cover of Nirvana’s seminal second album argued that the band had engaged in child sex abuse imagery.
Ichiro, Colt Emerson highlight Mariners scrimmage before ALDS
Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson took the field with the big-league club for its first scrimmage, which also included Hall of Famer Ichiro in right field.
Musk becomes world’s first half-trillionaire
The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla.
Excelerate Energy scoops job to develop Iraq’s first floating LNG import terminal
Regasification specialist signs preliminary agreement to build out FSRU facility
‘President likes to have a little fun’: JD Vance defends Donald Trump’s AI-generated video of Hakeem Jeffries; calls it a ‘joke’
Vice President JD Vance defended AI-generated videos shared by President Trump depicting Hakeem Jeffries in a sombrero, calling them a “joke.” Vance dismissed Jeffries’ “racist and fake AI” accusation, stating it’s acceptable to “poke fun” while negoti…
US government shutdown: Trump administration freezes $26 billion for Democratic states- Details
The Trump administration froze $26 billion in federal funds for Democratic-leaning states, fulfilling a shutdown threat. This included $18 billion for New York transit projects like the Gateway tunnel, citing “unconstitutional DEI principles,” and $8 b…
US citizen sues after twice being detained by immigration agents
US-born Leo Garcia Venegas says ‘I just want to work in peace’ after agents in Alabama said his ID card was fakeAn Alabama construction worker and US citizen who says he was detained twice by immigration agents within just a few weeks has filed a lawsu…
Death toll from Philippine quake rises to 72 – Reuters
Death toll from Philippine quake rises to 72 Reuters’State of calamity’ as earthquake kills 69 in Philippines province BBCIn the Philippines, Search Teams Look for Survivors of Deadly Earthquake The New York TimesRescue…