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U.S. cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions
The Trump administration has canceled automatic protections for threatened species, shifting to individualized plans—a move officials say rewards progress but critics argue favors industry over…
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WA lawmakers split on switch to permanent daylight saving time
The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act for permanent daylight saving time, but Washington lawmakers and health experts remain divided over its impact on sleep and public health.
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What Seattleites and others had to say about 'Jimothy' the raccoon
Jimothy, a hunched-back raccoon with possible short spine syndrome, has gone viral in Seattle, earning comparisons to Danny DeVito and becoming the city's latest quirky, unofficial mascot.
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America's enterprising spirit is booming after decadeslong slump
Fueled by the pandemic and supercharged by artificial intelligence, the U.S. is experiencing a historic surge in new business applications, signaling a vibrant and dynamic entrepreneurial renaissance.
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SeaTac, seeking identity beyond airport, launches pop-up beer gardens
SeaTac is investing millions to transform abandoned land near the airport into beer gardens and food truck pods, aiming to create a unique identity and downtown core beyond the airport.
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Longview mill owner extends pay for workers idled by deadly accident
Nippon Dynawave will extend full wages for hundreds of Longview mill workers through October as investigations continue into the May accident that killed 11 and halted massive production operations.