FLASHBACK: Boston raised Somali flag over City Hall to symbolize ‘conquering colonialism’
Instacart uses algorithm to engage in ‘dynamic pricing,’ charging customers different prices for the same items: report
Rhonda Lewis appointed to King County Council; first Black woman to serve

(The Center Square) – Rhonda Lewis has been appointed to the King County Council District 2 seat, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the council. Lewis served as King County Executive Girmay Zahilay’s chief of
Lake Washington School District claims records request ‘unreasonably burdensome’

(The Center Square) – The Lake Washington School District’s Public Records Office is refusing to release public records that The Center Square requested, saying the records request is “unreasonably burdensome.” But other governments released similar records that
Blue-haired DoorDash driver pepper sprayed our Arby’s: Indiana couple
Fed. judge grants release of grand jury evidence in Ghislaine Maxwell case

A federal judge in New York has authorized the Justice Department to release the grand jury transcripts and other sealed evidence from the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell, ruling that Congress’ newly enacted Epstein Files Transparency Act requires
Coalition of advocacy groups file lawsuit against Trump Admin. to disclose legal justification behind Venezuelan boat strikes

A bipartisan trio of former federal ethics officials and several major civil liberties groups are pressing for internal scrutiny—and public disclosure—of the Justice Department memo that authorized a series of lethal U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling
Ex-Mets closer Edwin Díaz agrees to 3-year, $69M deal with LA Dodgers

Relief pitcher Edwin Díaz has agreed to a $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Díaz’s agreement includes deferred payments by the Dodgers, with the deal also subject to a successful physical. He
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber agrees to five-year, $150M extension

Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract to return to the Philadelphia Phillies, keeping the All-Star slugger with the defending National League East division champions. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, “BREAKING: Slugger Kyle Schwarber and
ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ extended for one-year in deal with Disney through May 2027

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel has signed a one-year extension with The Walt Disney Company to continue hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! through May 2027 on ABC. The contract extension, first reported by Bloomberg, comes after a year