Seattle hospital won’t turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
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Quick Glance: Seattle Children’s to Exit Texas Due to Gender-Affirming Care
- Seattle Children’s Hospital will forego its ability to do business in Texas as part of an agreement with the state’s Attorney General to stop inquiries into gender-affirming care for Texas patients.
- Last year, Attorney General Ken Paxton attempted to compel Seattle Children’s to turn over information about gender-affirming care that Texas patients may have received at the facility. The hospital sued Paxton, stating that the office doesn’t have jurisdiction over patient records in Washington.
- Seattle Children’s will 'voluntarily withdraw its registration to transact business in the State of Texas' by the end of the week. Paxton’s office will rescind its civil investigative demand and its request for a sworn written declaration served to the hospital in November.
- Paxton also requested information on patients from Texas who received gender-affirming care services at the Seattle hospital, including diagnoses details, prescribed medications, and other treatment protocols. Additionally, his office asked for similar records from a telehealth clinic in Georgia.
The US House of Representatives advanced a $95 billion legislative package providing aid to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific in a broad bipartisan vote ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/us-house-advances-95-billion-ukraine-israel-package-toward-saturday-vote-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Trump’s immunity claim hits the Supreme Court. What are your questions?: While former President Donald Trump is sitting through a criminal trial in state court ...
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Quick Glance: Court Hearing on Gag Order Violation Amid Trump-Cohen Feud
- Judge Juan Merchan will determine whether to penalize Donald Trump for repeated breaches of the gag order preventing the former president from publicly discussing witnesses or jurors in the criminal hush money case.
- Prosecutors are urging Merchan to impose a $1,000 fine on Trump for each violation and to caution him that future infractions can result in not just additional fines but also potential incarceration.
- Responding to Trump's social media activity, Cohen, a pivotal prosecution witness, accused Trump of desperation on Twitter, with Trump's legal team justifying his responses as campaign-related.
- Regarding the gag order infringements, the jury will not be presented with arguments. Merchan specified that if the arguments are not wrapped up by 11 a.m., they will pick up the discussion on the infringements at a later time.
US Supreme Court faces fight over emergency abortions after toppling Roe: The idea of a doctor in the United States having to consider the risk of imprisonment ...
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Joe Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel: US also to probe Chinese shipbuilding as president’s re-election campaign fights for votes in ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Singapore gives top-level briefings to reassure foreign banks on stability: City-state keen to bolster its image as a reliable financial centre at a time of ...
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Biden moves to block abortion records from investigators: Updated privacy rules are meant to protect patients seeking an abortion, as well as health care ...
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Blinken to warn China over weapons-related exports to Russia: Washington considers sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, according to people familiar with ...
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North Korea’s Jim oversees country’s first ‘nuclear trigger’ drills: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the country’s first ever “nuclear trigger” ...
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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Joe Biden’s energy policies are fuelling Donald Trump’s campaign in Pennsylvania: A pause on new liquefied natural gas projects has angered the shale gas ...
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US Supreme Court rejects free speech case over attorney bias rule: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from a Pennsylvania lawyer who ...
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President Joe Biden warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the US will not take part in a counter-offensive against Iran ... Show more
Biden Avoids Wider Middle East War As Israel And Iran Show Restraint. But For How Long?
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IMF, World Bank steering committee stresses accountability as reforms advance: The steering committee for both International Monetary Fund and the World Bank on ...
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U.S. blocks resolution for Palestinian statehood at the United Nations: The United States voted alone against a United Nations Security Council resolution that ...
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Seattle’s Bed Bath & Beyond space to find new life: The organizers behind Bumbershoot are transforming the sprawling, two-floor building into a year-round ...
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Quick Glance: Reviving Downtown Seattle with Cannonball Arts
- Former Bed Bath & Beyond store in downtown Seattle to be transformed into a contemporary art center.
- Cannonball Arts, a project by New Rising Sun, will convert the 66,000-square-foot space into an art center.
- The initiative aims to activate downtown, provide opportunities for local artists, and boost the local arts economy.
- Cannonball Arts will host a variety of events, creating a vibrant and unique creative hub for both locals and tourists.
Washington GOP endorses Semi Bird for governor at Trump-dominated convention: SPOKANE — The last time Washington Republicans met in person for a state convention ...
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Storm unveil their new ‘home’ at expansive new facility in Interbay: Storm co-owner Lisa Brummel led a 40-minute tour of an expansive new facility she referred ...
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Senate closer to approval of $95B foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
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Quick Glance: Senate prepares for final passage of Ukraine-Israel aid bill
- The House-passed supplemental funding package to provide long-awaited aid to Ukraine, Israel, and other allies was advanced by the Senate on Tuesday to prepare the legislation for final passage.
- Senators voted 80-19 to proceed with the $95 billion foreign aid package, encompassing funds for humanitarian aid, national security items, and potentially a TikTok ban.
- Active discussions continue among senators to reach an agreement on amendments for a swift final vote on the four-bill package, with talks hitting a snag over the weekend.
- It is widely anticipated that regardless of the outcome of such negotiations, the legislation will receive support from nearly all Democrats and about half of the Republican conference, surpassing the 60 votes needed for approval.
Most Seattle-area renters report big rent hikes in the past 12 months: Fifty-three percent of Seattle-area renters saw their monthly rent jump more than $100 in ...
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Quick Glance: Majority of Seattle-area Renters Report Significant Rent Increases in Past 12 Months
- While rents in the Seattle area and nationally surged in the early pandemic years, the rental market seems to have calmed since 2023, providing some relief to local tenants.
- However, recent survey data from the US Census Bureau suggests that the majority of renters in the Seattle area may not agree with these reports.
- Out of the estimated 658,000 individuals who experienced rent hikes, approximately 113,000 had a relatively minor increase of under $100. A significantly larger group - around 306,000 - saw their rent rise between $100 and $249 per month.
- Established in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, the initiative aimed to inform authorities and policymakers about the pandemic's effects on communities nationwide and offer data to support recovery post-pandemic.
ONE FEWER HOME: More on the original asking price and the "spectacular & awe-inspiring" views. www.foxbusiness.com/real-estate/microsoft-cofounder-bill-gates-sells-home-washington-fast-deal
In Pa., Biden’s challenge is highlighted by protests from both sides: Democrats are hopeful in the state, given recent Democratic wins. But on Biden’s recent ...
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With help of Vancouver Safe Stay, former soldier who had lived in truck heads to complex for veterans
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However, the overdue decision does not mean that all is well.
A commentary by Juliane Schäuble, US correspondent for the Tagesspiegel. www.tagesspiegel.de/internationales/durchbruch-bei-blockierten-ukraine-hilfen-das-vertrauen-in-die-verlasslichkeit-der-usa-hat-weiter-gelitten-11548652.html
Can Israel embrace America’s vision of a ‘new Middle East’?: Israel must decide whether to take its place alongside Washington’s Arab allies in a “new Middle ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say
- An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.
- The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.
- The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.
- It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.
When Washington state opened some of the nation’s first legal marijuana stores, Sam Ward Jr. was on home detention after being indicted on federal drug charges ... Show more
The losers of the day are Putin and Trump: After months of hesitation, the US has managed to persuade itself to continue its massive support for Ukraine ...
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Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in Washington starting June 1: Those foam clamshell containers long used by restaurants for takeout food will ...
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Quick Glance: Foam Coolers, Takeout Containers Banned in Washington from June 1
- Foam takeout containers will be banned in Washington starting June 1.
- The ban also includes single-use foam coolers and other products made from the material.
- Environmental group Oceana calls for a nationwide ban on foam.
- Washington offers a variety of alternatives to foam food containers.
U.S. vetoes proposal to give Palestinians full UN membership, 12 of 15 member countries vote in favor
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Democratic state senator arrested for burglary after she’s found in victim’s home
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The Biden administration’s Israel dilemma: Protection cannot mean giving the Netanyahu government a blank cheque, cashable in Washington
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Maine joins effort to elect president by popular vote with new law : Maine will become the latest state to join an interstate effort to elect the nation’s ...
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Ukraine is trying to rally new troops. Vets say weapons are more urgent.: Ukraine is scrambling to bolster its defenses, and on Tuesday rolled out a new ...
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Paid articlePaid Election 2024 latest news: Biden to mark Earth Day with Va. event; Trump is on trial in N.Y.
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Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce gender-affirming treatment ban for minors: Idaho is among 24 states that have laws and policies restricting minor access to ...
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Quick Glance: Idaho Can Enforce Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
- The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while ongoing legal battles persist, overturning previous court decisions.
- A court decision enables the state of Idaho to implement a 2023 law that imposes significant penalties on physicians for providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18 years old.
- The court's three liberal judges would have chosen to suspend the law.
- This action comes as the justices may soon deliberate on whether to address bans in Kentucky and Tennessee enforced amid legal disputes.
People are staying homeless for longer than ever before in Clark County — experts say fentanyl is a factor
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Battle Ground High School teacher arrested on child sex abuse charges in Oregon: Battle Ground High School teacher Kevin Weeks was arrested Saturday in Oregon on ...
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READ: Speaker Johnson’s foreign aid bills: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday released the text of foreign aid bills that make up a four-pronged plan to ...
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"The state of Israel is strong. We will defend ourselves against every threat. And we will do this calmly and with determination ... Show more www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-14/israel-grapples-with-new-phase-in-its-multi-front-war-with-iran
Venezuela open to business in oil sector even after U.S. license expiration: Venezuela is willing to continue doing business with foreign firms ...
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The Kid Behind America’s Most Bizarre Conspiracy Theory Just Found the Perfect Second Act
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Live: Student walkout: Updates as WA students protest Israel-Hamas war: Students at over two dozen local high schools and colleges planned to walk out of class ...
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House debates bills to send aid to Ukraine, Israel: Watch live: The House is convening Saturday to decide whether to approve a package of legislation providing ...
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Donald Trump Scores Win on Abortion: Polling conducted exclusively for Newsweek shows more Americans say states should decide abortion limits rather than the ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
What's at stake as the Supreme Court hears Idaho case about abortion in emergencies
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Unpaid rent in low-income housing skyrocketed, evictions may be next: Tenants in low-income housing are struggling to pay rent — or refusing ...
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Ferguson blasts GOP opponent Reichert for remarks on same-sex marriage: OLYMPIA — In the early stages of the race for governor, Democrat and front-runner Bob ...
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46 people arrested after pro-Palestinian protest at Sea-Tac Airport: The expressway leading to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was closed for hours ...
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Natalie Evans is first girl to play in Ridgefield’s baseball program and is certain she won’t be the last
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US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities
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Trump used to scold felons who wanted to vote. Now he could be in the same spot: If criminally convicted in New York, Trump will face legal humiliations of the ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
- Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.
- The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.
- The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.
- Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
DOJ targeting carjackings in DC, Chicago and other areas : The Justice Department (DOJ) is ramping up efforts to target carjackings in Washington ...
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The size of Washington State’s largest wind farm just got cut by 50%: Washington State's energy board cut the size of what would have been the state's ...
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President Joe Biden warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the US will not take part in a counter-offensive against Iran ... Show more
Missing child alert issued after Richland killings: An Amber Alert has been issued for the ex-police officer suspected in two West Richland killings on Monday.
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Quick Glance: Alert issued for baby possibly with former police officer linked to 2 murders
- Authorities in Washington state have issued an alert for a 1-year-old boy after a former police officer reportedly killed two women − his wife and ex-girlfriend − and allegedly kidnapped the baby.
- West Richland is located in Benton County, approximately 35 miles north of the Oregon state line.
- The child's father, Elias Huizar, is wanted on two homicide charges, as announced by the police on Monday.
- Police cautioned that Huizar is armed and dangerous, likely to commit further violent crimes.
MAGA Las Vegas: Inside a convention for a far-right sheriffs movement: The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association conference in Las Vegas drew ...
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Exclusive: Venezuela to accelerate cryptocurrency shift as oil sanctions return: Venezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA plans to increase digital currency usage ...
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America's national debt: The US is acting recklessly - and is hardly being punished
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Arizona Senate: Kari Lake bags $4.1 million in fundraising to start 2024: The fundraising haul is one of the best for a Republican challenger this cycle.
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WA students could forfeit thousands if they don’t submit a FAFSA: Processing FAFSA forms has caused headaches across the U.S., but Washington students could lose ...
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50 years ago, seeds of the influential Tilth Alliance were planted: Fifty years ago, forward-thinking food growers formed the group that would become today's ...
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How Arizona’s near-total abortion ban revival affects toss-up 2024 races: The near-total abortion ban that the Arizona Supreme Court revived this week dates back ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Gaza war has had negative impact on human rights, says US state department: Arbitrary or unlawful killings, enforced disappearance, torture and unjustified ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/22/israel-gaza-impact-human-rights
Abortion Bans in Arizona and Florida Will Face Voters in November: The state supreme courts in Florida and Arizona both recently ruled that strict abortion bans ...
scientificamerican.com/article/abortion-bans-in-arizona-and-florida-will-face-voters-in-november/
Nikki Haley joins conservative Washington-based think tank Hudson Institute - UPI.com
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US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns: Move in US election year could push up oil prices, but Washington says Maduro has not made ...
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Kristi Noem Banned by Yet Another South Dakota Tribe: “Noem is now an illegal in 14 percent of land within her claimed ‘state boundaries ...
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Japan is giving the U.S. 250 cherry trees to replace more than 100 that will be torn up during construction around the Tidal Basin in Washington ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/us/politics/japan-us-cherry-trees.html
Quick Glance: Japan to Gift Washington 250 New Cherry Trees
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that Japan will gift the United States 250 new cherry trees to replace the ones being removed.
- In 1912, the first lady Helen Herron Taft and Viscountess Chinda planted the original cherry trees, symbolizing the friendship between the two countries.
- The cherry tree gift signifies the strong alliance between the U.S. and Japan as they discuss Pacific security matters.
- The Tidal Basin, a reservoir in Washington with a high concentration of cherry blossom trees, is undergoing renovations, prompting Japan to offer new saplings.
Amid concerns about kids and guns, some say training is the answer : The number of U.S. children dying from gunshot wounds has climbed in recent years ...
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Thousands protest in Niger demanding immediate withdrawal of US troops: Thousands of people in Niger's capital on Saturday protested for the immediate departure ...
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The vote Thursday was 12 in favor of membership for Palestinians with one abstention plus the U.S. veto.www.latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-18/palestinians-united-nations-membership
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Washington gun store sold hundreds of high-capacity ammunition magazines in 90 minutes without ban
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A24's fictional 'Civil War' film brings a divided America to life: Alex Garland’s "Civil War," which debuts Friday, is set in a dystopian near-future version of ...
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Quick Glance: A24's 'Civil War' movie portrays a divided America
- Alex Garland’s 'Civil War' takes place in a dystopian near-future version of a divided U.S.
- A group of journalists travels through empty cities and deserted roads to Washington to overthrow a dictatorial president.
- Critics expressed concerns over Garland's vague approach to the film's politics, amidst online debates surrounding it.
- A24 heavily focuses on a marketing campaign that encourages viewers to 'pledge' allegiance and describe their type of American to promote the film.
Q&A: Yes, Trump could be elected president as a convicted felon: Here's a look at the unprecedented legal questions presented by former President Trump's ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-15/trump-trial-president-constitution-conviction
Serious allegations in the US Senate: Boeing engineer: "They bring out defective planes"
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Boeing-Ingenieur-Die-bringen-defekte-Flugzeuge-heraus-article24882065.html
Bail $200,000 for Washougal woman accused of shooting former boyfriend on I-205: A Washougal woman is accused of shooting her former boyfriend March 21 while ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/18/bail-200000-for-washougal-woman-accused-of-shooting-former-boyfriend-on-i-205/
Gaza war protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge, block traffic in other cities: Demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza shut down San Francisco’s Golden Gate ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gaza-war-protesters-shut-golden-gate-bridge-block-traffic-rcna147945
Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.
- Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.
- The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.
- Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.
6 people charged in cease-fire protest that blocked I-5: Six people were charged Thursday with disorderly conduct in connection with the Interstate-5 cease-fire ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/6-people-charged-in-cease-fire-protest-that-blocked-i-5/
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