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Supreme Court Tosses $1.25 Million Verdict For Man Who Says Roundup Caused His Cancer

The Supreme Court has ruled against a Missouri man who claimed the herbicide Roundup caused his cancer, backing the product's manufacturer, Monsanto, on the argument that the lawsuit should have been barred because the federal government does not require a cancer warning on the label.

Service Members Would Be Able To Sue The Military Over Sexual Assault And Harassment Under Bipartisan Bill

The Military Sexual Trauma Accountability Act has been introduced by two senators to allow US service members to sue the military over sexual assault, a significant step in the fight against sexual misconduct in the armed forces.

Is AI Hurting Black America? A Live Debate

Black communities are confronting the complex challenge of artificial intelligence, debating whether to embrace, resist, or control its development. This deliberation stems from concerns that AI technology is extracting value from Black culture without proper accountability and is contributing to environmental, economic, and social harms within these communities.

How Knicks Fever United America

The Knicks' NBA Finals win reminded New Yorkers of the unifying power of sports and the collective experience of rooting for an underdog, providing a much-needed distraction from the turmoil of the past few months.

SPD May Slow Hiring in 2026 Amid Budget, Training Challenges

Seattle police hiring could slow despite rising officer numbers, as budget pressures and training bottlenecks reshape staffing plans that could affect response across neighborhoods, including the South End.

Seattle restaurant group behind Capitol Hill steakhouse Jeffry’s faces union strike at Ballard’s The Walrus and the Carpenter

Ballard’s The Walrus and the Carpenter has become the center of strife between management and workers at a family of Seattle restaurants that includes Capitol Hill steakhouse Jeffry’s that ownership says is bleeding money and drowning in debt. Pickets by … Continue reading →

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Next for Capitol Hill Skillet space: Tanaka Ramen and Izakaya

A busy season of change for Capitol Hill restaurants includes a new ramen joint coming to a space left empty by the downsizing of a former popular diner chain. Tanaka Ramen and Izakaya has its roots in Hawaii where food … Continue reading →

‘Montlake Homes’ — City making plans for $6M acquisition of 520 surplus property for new ‘affordable homeownership’ project

The Seattle City Council’s housing committee will consider a bill Wednesday allowing the city to acquire surplus land from the SR 520 expansion and Montlake Lid project for a new affordable housing development. CHS broke the news in November on the … Continue reading →

11,829 — Report shows another big jump in people living on streets, in vehicles, or in parks as sheltered totals drop

New “Point In Time” reporting reveals a sharp rise in King County’s unsheltered population, even as officials say the overall trajectory of the crisis may be slowing. Any slowdown is a complicated trend. According to data from the King County … Continue reading →

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Caravan of Care Brings Free Health Services to Goodwill on Dearborn

From dental cleanings to ORCA card help, Evergreen Goodwill's outdoor resource fair on Dearborn aims to meet community needs in one place.