Samsung unveils latest earbuds, new Galaxy with built-in privacy screen
The latest product line puts an emphasis on artificial intelligence features and real-world privacy over major design changes.
Day: March 8, 2026
These tools say they can spot AI fakes. We tested them out
More than a dozen tools claim they can tell the difference between what’s real and what’s AI by looking for hidden watermarks, composition errors and other clues.
Geno Smith isn’t a Seahawks legend, but he still deserves credit
Geno Smith isn’t going to make the Hall of Fame, and it’s unlikely he’ll be a Seahawks Ring of Honor member, either. But he has a unique legacy here in the Emerald City.
The secrets to peace and poise while aging | Mental Health Perspectives
Paul Schoenfeld is a psychologist who’s worked with older adults for 50 years and is a member of the over 70 club himself. Here’s what he’s learned.
Rant & Rave: Reader’s favorite bookmark found
RAVE to the staff at the Des Moines Public Library who found my favorite bookmark that I had forgotten to remove before I returned a book! And kudos to library staff all around the region who make our lives so much better! RANT to people who leave stuf…
A look at the outfits in Netflix’s upcoming ‘Pride and Prejudice’
The series, bonnets and all, will arrive on Netflix in the fall.
WA ‘millionaires tax’ proposal haunted by 1933 court decision
As Washington state lawmakers consider an income tax on earnings over $1 million, a 1933 state Supreme Court decision still reverberates.
Seattle woman’s 911 calls reveal gaps in ambulance service
Seattle no longer is capping ambulance wait times for certain 911 patients, tracking those waits or penalizing its contractor when they run long.
Iran war threatens prolonged impact on energy markets as oil prices rise
The conflict has already led to the suspension of almost a fifth of global crude oil and natural gas supply.
Iran strikes five Gulf states: Arab league convene emergency session
On Saturday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian surprised many observers by apologizing for strikes on neighboring countries and saying the conflict should be resolved diplomatically. But since then, strikes from Iran have continued in the Gulf.
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