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Restrictions On Prediction Market Bets By Us Troops Part Of Draft Defense Bill

A draft defense policy bill seeks to prohibit U.S. military personnel from engaging in prediction markets for global events, a measure prompted by a high-profile case involving a U.S. special forces soldier accused of using classified information to place bets tied to the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

Us And Iran Exchange Renewed Fire As Trump Asks For Changes To Proposed Deal To End Hostilities

The United States executed 'self-defense' strikes in Iran over the weekend, targeting radar and command and control sites following aggressive Iranian actions, including the shootdown of a US MQ-1 drone. Simultaneously, President Donald Trump returned a proposed agreement aimed at extending the regional ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, requesting modifications that have prolonged negotiations and underscored concerns regarding Iran's nuclear commitments.

New study: Young Blacks And Latinos Lack Access To Wealth-building Tools

A new study by the Julian Bond Institute (JBI), 'Ambition Without Access,' highlights that younger, more diverse generations, despite demonstrating high financial motivation and optimism, face significant structural barriers to achieving key financial milestones such as homeownership, business creation, and secure retirement.

On Juneteenth, I’ll Celebrate Black Music At Andrew Jackson’s Plantation

Ben Jealous, former President and CEO of the NAACP, is slated to commemorate Juneteenth at The Hermitage, Andrew Jackson's former plantation, with a celebration of Black music. The event aims to honor the profound cultural contributions of enslaved individuals and underscore the inherent right to freedom, a principle historically denied on grounds where over 300 people were held in bondage.

Coastline Church buys former Windermere office building in Belltown

The church plans to renovate the former real estate office as it prepares for a long-term home in Belltown.

Mountlake Terrace bank's parent company names new CEO

He replaces Joe Adams, who is retiring but will remain a director at the bank and its parent company.

Gabe Newell's startup orders $814 million deep-sea exploration vessel

Inkfish, the deep-sea exploration firm founded by Valve CEO Gabe Newell, signed a deal with Vard to build a 531-foot vessel that can complete seafloor mapping.

Former restaurant space in Tacoma's West End gets new tenant

The new tenant spent about a year searching for a location that met infrastructure needs and Food and Drug Administration compliance requirements.

Leadership lesson from an $80M curtain wall: trust your team, then step back

Supporting others has shifted construction executive Kelly Pratt's role from execution to vision and strategy. The reward now comes from watching others step into the spotlight.

Philips puts 57-acre campus in Bothell up for sale

The company, which owns multiple buildings across three parcels in Bothell, will explore other potential office spaces in the Seattle area while pursuing a sale.

Wild Waves to make way for giant warehouse under new proposal

The theme park will close this fall after a five-decade run.