The US military said the aim of re-establishing the mechanism was to avoid miscalculation and escalation by either side.
Six Nations returns for a shortened tournament with clear favourites
The Six Nations kicks off this evening with a rare Thursday night fixture to avoid clashing with Friday’s Winter Olympics opening ceremony, as France host Ireland in Paris. In other changes, this year’s tournament will run for six weeks rather than se…
‘Lumpy’ project cargo demand to lead to two-tier MPV market
Power generation cargoes are on the rise amid surging demand linked to data centers, but cargo generated by oil projects will be on shakier ground in 2026.
Seattle weather: Dense fog advisory issued; rain ahead for the weekend
A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Thursday. After that, expect warm days and dry weather until a pattern change brings back the rain this weekend.
ICE isn’t just breaking the law. It’s trying to rewrite it
ICE’s actions are terrifying, and meant to be, but the law remains one of the tools that can be used to resist a descent into a police state.
Ask Angi: How can I control pests in winter?
Winter pest control isn’t about reacting to swarms. It’s about prevention.
A bold new plan for state news fellowship: Cover every county
A promising proposal to place reporters in every Washington county was announced by WSU and the nonprofit Report for America, but key details remain unresolved.
Investment, not just punishment, is key to stopping domestic violence
Punishment alone does not stop domestic violence. If we are serious about prevention, we must invest in interventions that work.
‘Dude, this is my bike’: How I got my stolen ride back
Thousands of bikes are stolen every year in Seattle. In a stroke of fortune, one bike came back to its owner. Still, city officials must do more.
UN warns of nuclear risk as New START treaty expires
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called the expiration of US-Russia nuclear reduction treaty a global security risk
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