Re: “New state budget plans reflect Dem divide over taxes, reserves” (Feb. 23, A1): Washington state’s budget has steadily increased in the past five years, outpacing the rate of inflation. Now our shameless legislators are trying to decide how to wrin…
Trump denies top US officer warned of Iran strike risks
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine had warned of various risks associated with strikes against Iran, including a long-term entanglement.
Chris Baghsarian’s body dumped on Sydney’s outskirts within 40 hours of kidnapping, police suggest
NSW detectives say Toyota Corolla involved in crime was spotted in Pitt Town one day after 85-year-old abducted from North Ryde homeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice …
Medical influencer Attia resigns post at CBS News after name included in multiple Epstein files
The longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia has resigned from a contributor’s role at CBS News after his name surfaced in hundreds of documents released as part of the Epstein files.
Trump administration scrambles to pick up the pieces of broken tariffs
President Trump has said that tariffs will help America’s manufacturing sector and create factory jobs, though many economists have questioned those claims.
Paul Brainerd, conservationist who pioneered desktop publishing, dies at 78
Paul Brainerd, the businessman-turned-conservationist who helped pioneer the modern personal computing era, died Feb. 15. He was 78.
Air Force ramps up B-21 Raider production capacity, aims for 2027 delivery
A $4.5 billion spending boost for the B-21 program outlined by lawmakers as part of the 2025 reconciliation package will help fund the accelerated production.
Europe’s New Way of War – The New York Times
Europe’s New Way of War The New York TimesOpinion | Europe Needs to Be Strategic to Stand Up Against Russia WSJFour years into the Ukraine war, is Europe ready for its own army? CNBCEuropean Union’s message on 4th anniv…
Father and son killed by mudslide in Peru as floods affect thousands of homes in southern provinces
Peruvian authorities said Monday they located the bodies of a father and son killed when intense rains in the country’s south triggered mudslides affecting some 5,500 homes, forcing many people to evacuate.
Trump team on damage control after Huckabee comments on Israel – Politico
Trump team on damage control after Huckabee comments on Israel PoliticoUS says ambassador’s comments on Israel and the Middle East were taken out of context PoliticoThe Carlson-Huckabee interview may be the wake-up call Americans …