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Amid $94M deficit, SPS leasing land across Seattle at 1980s-style rates
For years, Oak Tree Village on Aurora Avenue has offered Seattle a surprisingly intact example of a 1980s shopping center.
High early turnout as Romanians vote in critical election
“I voted thinking of a lot of people who are quiet, honest and hard working and who have for long not felt represented,” said Dan as he voted in his home town of Fagaras…
World leaders descend on Rome for Pope Leo’s inauguration
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a former missionary and teacher, was chosen by cardinals in a secretive conclave this month that lasted barely 24 hours.
US Rep. Jonathan Jackson rents office from business partner
U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson is spending federal tax dollars to rent a congressional district office on the South Side from his longtime business partner, powerful city…
A Marijuana Tax Is Funding a Basic Income Program in New Mexico
Tax revenue on the sale of recreational marijuana has become a major source of income for states where it’s legal.
2 Renters Built a Website to Flout Landlords Hiding Stabilized Units
In February 2024, Ilias Miraoui devised a plan to navigate the hellscape that is apartment hunting in New York City .
Trump seeks urgent meeting with Putin, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that President Donald Trump is eager to meet with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin as soon as possible to address Russia’s war…
UK-EU summit could ‘reduce Irish Sea border impact’
A UK-EU summit is likely to pave the way for a deal which could substantially reduce the impact of the Irish Sea border.
UK-EU summit could ‘reduce Irish Sea border impact’
A UK-EU summit is likely to pave the way for a deal which could substantially reduce the impact of the Irish Sea border.
‘We must develop regulatory frameworks’
Fast-fashion companies like H&M are embracing “digital twin” technology , or lifelike AI replicas of real human models, to power their marketing and design strategies.
Trump Suggests Supreme Court Is ‘Illegally’ Blocking His Deportations
Donald Trump is still seething at the Supreme Court after it issued a ruling Friday continuing to block his efforts to deport immigrants without due process by citing an…
Trump to talk to Putin on Monday about Ukraine ceasefire proposal and trade
Donald Trump has said that he will speak to both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an effort to stop what he called the “bloodbath” war in Ukraine , in a barrage…
DPIIT inks pact with GEAPP to support climate-tech startups
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade on Saturday (May 17, 2025) said it has inked a pact with Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)…
Trump Says Walmart Should ‘Eat the Tariffs’ Instead of Raising Prices
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Walmart should “eat the tariffs” after the retail giant suggested it might have to raise prices amid the upheaval brought on…
Trump says he will call Putin on Monday to discuss stopping Ukraine war
Donald Trump says he will be speaking to Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Monday about ending the war in Ukraine, saying the call at 10:00 EDT (14:00 GMT) would be about…
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ to include ‘big’ relief for seniors: Top lawmaker
EXCLUSIVE: The top tax-writer in the House of Representatives is arguing that President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” will be “big” for American taxpayers as well…
President Donald Trump’s 17th week in office highlighted by Middle East trip
Highlights from President Trump’s remarks during his Middle East tour. The trip concluded with a series of major trade deals with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, a…
The Big, Beautiful Bill Hanging Over The Hill Edition
Storm clouds pass over the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 23, 2023. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)
Back to Business as Usual With Russia?
In recent weeks various contacts stateside have asked me to comment on the state of the business environment in Russia, with the angle I think being the presumption that…
“I Will Rise to the Occasion”: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on His Crucial Involvement in India’s Diplomatic Efforts Regarding Operation Sindoor
In a post on X, Tharoor conveyed his appreciation for the government’s invitation, emphasizing his willingness to serve when national interests are at stake.
JONATHAN TURLEY: Biden not the only loser revealed by shocking Hur audio
Those words from President Joe Biden sum up the crushing impact of the leaked audiotapes from the interview between him and Special Counsel Robert Hur. Not only did they…
Trump’s 90-Day Tariff Truce With China Offers Scant Relief to Small Businesses
When tariffs on Chinese imports dropped from 145% to 30%, Connor Alexander hit print on a new board game that he’s publishing. If he’s lucky, the game will be ready to…
Why are Republicans calling Comey’s beach‑shell photo a threat to Donald Trump?
Former FBI director James Comey was interviewed by the Secret Service on Friday following a social media post that some Republicans claimed was a veiled threat against…
‘You can’t have a man in that condition’: Trump rages at Biden cover-up after leaked audio clip
Donald Trump has lashed out at what he called a “cover-up” of Joe Biden ’s mental decline, following the release of audio recordings from Biden’s 2023 interview with…
James Comey interviewed over alleged ‘threat’ against Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey was interviewed on Friday by the US Secret Service following an Instagram post that supporters of President Donald Trump claimed was a…
FLASHBACK: Biden shrugs of Hur report when pressed by Peter Doocy: ‘I know what the hell I’m doing’
Former President Joe Biden early last year dismissed Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report that sparked additional concern about his mental acuity, just months after he…
Joe Biden’s Hur Tape Could Backfire on Kamala Harris
Former President Joe Biden’s newly revealed audiotape of his interview with ex-special counsel Robert Hur calls into question then-Vice President Kamala Harris’ defense…
Secret Service agents question Comey about his Trump social media post
Secret Service agents interviewed former FBI director James Comey on Friday regarding his “8647” social media post that administration officials called a death threat…
Judges Demand Answers from ‘Stonewalling’ Trump Admin Over Wrongful Deportation
Judges in multiple jurisdictions are pressing the Trump administration for answers regarding the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia .
Audio reveals Joe Biden’s memory lapses during 2023 investigation
Former US President Joe Biden struggled to recall key milestones from his own life during an interview two years ago with a justice department investigator, according to…
Trump touts Middle East peace deals while blasting Comey’s controversial post
President Donald Trump is condemning a cryptic social media post from former FBI Director James Comey , which Trump and others interpreted as a veiled call for his…