New court rule has pros, cons for King County defendants and victims
King County previously required an arraignment to be held within 14 days of charges being filed against a defendant. Now, it must take place within three days.
Month: November 2025
Rant and Rave: Reader not a fan of gas leaf blowers
RANT to those who hire landscape maintenance firms that use gas blowers. They are a major source of noise pollution, destroying our peaceful mornings and causing stress. And they are a sham — most often an unneeded exhibition by the company that they a…
For Amazon, Microsoft and other Seattle tech firms, it’s AI and anxiety
Tech companies are laying off thousands and spending billions to keep up with AI development.
As criticism grows, is UAE ready to walk away from Sudan’s RSF militia? – The Guardian
As criticism grows, is UAE ready to walk away from Sudan’s RSF militia? The GuardianUS seeks humanitarian truce in Sudan while ICC looks at el-Fasher rampage AP NewsSudan Army Weighs US Truce Plan as UN Pleads for End to Violence&…
Nancy Pelosi expected to announce she won’t run for reelection in 2026
Nancy Pelosi has represented the majority of San Francisco since 1987. Multiple Democratic insiders reportedly said they don’t expect her to seek reelection in 2026.
Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer star is knighted by King Charles III
David Beckham has been knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle
UK court clears far-right figure Tommy Robinson of terror-related offence
Judge said police detained the far-right activist based on his political beliefs rather than suspicions of a connection to terrorism.
Early voting begins as New Yorkers choose next mayor
Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa are vying to lead New York City — as voting begins, all eyes are on who will become the city’s next mayor.
UK beaches under threat! Deadly Portuguese Man O’ War with jellyfish-like appearance appear along the coast; tips to stay safe
Dangerous Portuguese Man O’ War have washed ashore on popular Welsh beaches. Authorities are warning the public to avoid contact with these venomous creatures. Even dead specimens retain their sting. Efforts are underway to remove them. Sightings have …
Dick Cheney’s death a loss to the nation, says George W Bush
Cheney became one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history under Bush, and was a key architect in his “war on terror”.