Some wet years and recent winter storms have helped bring the state out of drought after years of insufficient rainfallCalifornia is completely drought-free for the first time in a quarter of a century, a significant development in a state that endured…
News24 | Sweden sees 30% drop in asylum requests
Asylum applications to Sweden fell by 30% in 2025 compared to the year before, the Swedish migration minister said on Friday, as the country heads to a parliamentary election this year.
US to provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia in a bid to ensure regional stability
The fighting in July and December displaced hundreds of thousands of people in Thailand and Cambodia and killed about 100 soldiers and civilians.
Producers Guild nominees include ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ and ‘Weapons’
The Producers Guild of America has announced 10 nominees for their top prize Friday.
Minnesota ICE shooting: Bodycam footage shows moments before incident
Renee Nicole Good could be seen smiling in the footage.
Stevens Pass night skiing ready when highway on east side opens full time
The ski area is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no night skiing. East-side access to the resort is 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day as crews continue Highway 2 repair work.
Yemen separatists in Riyadh announce disputed ‘dissolution’
The statement follows a failed UAE-backed separatist offensive in southern Yemen that deepened tensions between Saudi Arabia and its Gulf ally.
The UK government says X restricting Grok’s image creation to paid users is insulting as it just makes the ability to generate unlawful images a premium service (The Guardian)
The Guardian:
The UK government says X restricting Grok’s image creation to paid users is insulting as it just makes the ability to generate unlawful images a premium service — Spokesperson says limiting access to paying subscribers…
Six arrested but protests remain calm in Portland after two people shot by border patrol agents
Local leaders’ appeal for non-violence largely holds despite growing outrage over US immigration enforcement in the cityUS politics live – latest updatesSix protesters were arrested by police in Portland, Oregon, late Thursday, as an appeal for calm fr…
Western WA weather: snow turns to rain in the mountains this weekend
Rivers throughout the Western Washington region will see some rise with the Sunday and Monday rainstorm. But there are no flood warnings out.