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U.S. Emergency Oil Stockpile Tumbles To Lowest Since The Reagan Administration

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has reached its lowest level since 1983, now holding 340.3 million barrels of crude. This significant depletion is attributed to the Trump administration's ongoing release of emergency oil. The measure aims to mitigate the economic impact of the war with Iran.

6.7-magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, causing damage and injuries

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island Tuesday, injuring at least eight people, causing scattered damage and rattling residents of a city devastated by a quake and tsunami eight years ago.

Nvidia’s Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas

Jensen Huang’s company Nvidia makes the computer chips that unleashed a revolution in artificial intelligence.

From Egypt To South Africa: Record 10 African Nations Bring Pride And Possibility To World Cup 2026

For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, Africa will send 10 nations to soccer's biggest stage, a development that underscores the continent's growing influence in the sport. This unprecedented representation provides Seattle's diverse African immigrant communities with a significant opportunity to celebrate their culture, heritage, and identity as the tournament arrives in the Pacific Northwest.

Instant Noodles Have A Bad Reputation — But The World Still Can’t Get Enough Of Them

Instant noodles have solidified their status as a global culinary staple, providing a rapid, economical, and satisfying meal for millions worldwide. Despite persistent concerns regarding their nutritional profile, the market for these products is projected to experience substantial growth in the coming years.

Black and Brown Birders Find Community and Wellness in the South End

What starts with spotting eagles and hawks becomes something deeper: Black and Brown birders across the South End are finding healing, belonging, and wonder outdoors.

King County Transportation District approves new sales tax in close vote

The 0.1% tax will fund the county’s Roads and Services Division and sends tens of thousands, if not millions, to local jurisdictions for transportation projects.

‘Wake Up Everybody!’ This Song Still Resonates In Black Music Month 2026

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes' 1975 track, 'Wake Up Everybody,' maintains its profound relevance as a call to action for societal improvement and justice. Introduced on Soul Train by lead singer Teddy Pendergrass, the song urged listeners to actively contribute to a better America, a message that continues to inspire awareness and engagement in addressing systemic issues.

Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row

Starbucks’ South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training as it reels from backlash following a marketing campaign that was widely perceived as mocking victims of a brutal military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980.

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World Cup Kicks Off In Seattle Today: What Residents Need To Know

Seattle is poised to host the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing global attention and one of history's largest sporting events to the Pacific Northwest, with six matches scheduled at Lumen Field from June 15 to July 6, notably including a Juneteenth fixture.

Hip-Hop Activist: Plastics Are The New Civil Rights Fight

Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., a minister, community activist, and Air Force veteran, is featured in the Netflix documentary "The Plastic Detox," advocating for Black communities to reduce exposure to microplastics and petrochemicals. He highlights these substances as critical factors in environmental injustice and widespread health issues.