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Photos from Tuesday’s deadly paper-mill implosion in Longview

Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantly

Robots that look like dogs or people try to replicate symmetrical shapes found in nature.

Reign see three players called up for international duty

With the NWSL about to go on break for the FIFA Men’s World Cup, three players will play in international friendlies next month.

9 missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion and officials say there’s no hope of survivors

Authorities say there’s no hope of finding more survivors at a Washington paper mill where nine missing workers remain missing after a tank imploded and released a highly destructive chemical mixture.

Live updates from deadly paper mill implosion in Longview

Get the latest news on the deadly chemical implosion at a pulp and paper mill in Longview.

Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill

The senators trying to fix college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional logjam that would regulate payments to players, and put limits on player and coach movement.

Slog AM: Meta Killing More Jobs in King County, Dow Constantine Kicks Graham Street Station Into the Future, CDC Seeking Volunteers to Screen Travelers at Airports For Ebola 

Meta keeps bleeding local jobs into the twilight of AI hype. The latest round of layoffs has eliminated 1,395 jobs in King County. Though some may think that AI itself is the cause of this escalating redundancy, a closer examination reveals that it is instead massive spending on AI infrastructure. But why are tech companies […] The post Slog AM: Meta Killing More Jobs in King County, Dow Constantine Kicks Graham Street Station Into the Future, CDC Seeking Volunteers to Screen Travelers at Airports For Ebola  appeared first on The Stranger.

Puerto Rico governor announces emergency to fight worsening coastal erosion

Puerto Rico’s governor has announced a state of emergency following critical coastal erosion along the U.S. territory’s north coast.

Seahawks acquire receiver Irv Cross in trade with Jets, report says

The Seahawks are reportedly acquiring receiver and special teams standout Irv Charles from the Jets for a conditional seventh-round draft pick.

A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says

A new study says the size and damage from hailstones will increase in a warming world.

What we know about the fatal Longview chemical implosion

One person was killed, nine were injured and nine others remain missing a day after a major implosion at a pulp and paper mill. Here's what we know so far.

Zuckerberg’s superyacht arrives in Seattle the same day Meta laid off 1,400 local employees

Mark Zuckerberg superyacht arrived in Seattle on Tuesday as Meta announced 1,400 layoffs in King County.