V.V. Ganeshananthan’s second novel is a riveting, heartbreaking and extraordinary look at the Sri Lankan Civil War, reviewer Mai-lee Chai writes.
Shopify tells employees to just say no to meetings
The Canadian firm is removing small meetings and asking for big meetings of more than 50 people to be squeezed into a six-hour window on Thursdays.
Washington Think Tank War-Game Simulation Predicts Outcome Of A Chinese invasion Of Taiwan. Predicts The Loss Of At Least Two US Aircraft Carriers
CNN: War game suggests Chinese invasion of Taiwan would fail at a huge cost to US, Chinese and Taiwanese militaries A Chinese invasion of Taiwan in 2026 would result in thousands of casualties among Chinese, United States, Taiwanese and Jap…
It’s not too late to set a New Year’s resolution
It’s never “too late” to make or remake resolutions, set intentions or simply create some goals for yourself, On Nutrition columnist Carrie Dennett writes.
Seattle-area percentage of ‘house rich, cash poor’ among highest in U.S.
Data shows that in the Seattle metro area, 4 of 5 homeowners in 2021 said their home value was at least three times higher than their income, writes FYI Guy.
Do I need travel insurance for my 2023 vacation?
Here’s your guide to everything to know about travel insurance as you plan your 2023 vacations.
Rant and Rave: Reader shouts out Issaquah auto-repair shop
RAVE to Calvin, store manager of an auto-repair shop in Issaquah. He is one of the most respectful, competent, kind, empathetic persons I have encountered in this city. He graciously listened to what I had to say, double-checked with someone else all t…
Amid labor shortage, WA aerospace plants hire untapped talent
Previously incarcerated people have long faced barriers in employment. But severe labor shortages have accelerated changing attitudes about hiring.
Ukraine reinforces Bakhmut defences amid relentless Russian assault
City and nearby town of Soledar are focus of intense efforts by Moscow led by Wagner mercenary groupRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesUkraine is reinforcing its positions around Bakhmut in the eastern Donbas region after days of relentless assaul…
Bolsonaro’s Mob: The Predictable Attack on Brazil’s Democracy
Radical followers of Brazil’s ex-president, Jair Bolsonaro, stormed the government district of Brasilía on Sunday. It was entirely predictable, and raises serious questions about the country’s security forces.