Washington lawmakers’ tax proposal sparks backlash from Seattle startup leaders
A new tax proposal moving through the Washington State Legislature is drawing sharp criticism from the region’s tech and startup community, with founders and investors warning it could undercut the incentives that help early-stage companies take root—and
WA bill would limit tort claim options for child victims against state, local governments
(The Center Square) – A Washington bill advancing through the state Legislature would require plaintiffs under a certain age or after a certain time period to go through arbitration before receiving a jury trial. It’s a move
Op-Ed: The soda tax is a sugar rush for bad policy
One of the most shared photos I’ve ever seen on social media came from inside a Seattle Costco, and it perfectly captures what’s wrong with Olympia’s latest policy obsession. On the shelf: a 35-pack of Coke priced
Ghislaine Maxwell invokes 5th Amendment at virtual deposition with House Oversight Committee
Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer any questions during a closed-door, virtual deposition with the House Oversight Committee on Monday, repeatedly invoking her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination as lawmakers pressed her about Jeffrey Epstein and possible accomplices.
UK police assessing claims that former Prince Andrew shared confidential trade briefings with Epstein
British police are reviewing allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, passed sensitive government trade information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the U.K.’s special representative for international trade. Thames Valley Police, which covers
Speedskater Jutta Leerdam shatters 1,000M Olympic record to win gold, as Dutch dominate podium
Jutta Leerdam delivered a historic performance at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, clinching the gold medal in the women’s 1,000 meters with a new Olympic record and leading a dominant showing for the Netherlands. Leerdam, skating in
Red Sox acquire third baseman Caleb Durbin from Brewers in six-player trade
The Boston Red Sox announced a six-player deal with the Milwaukee Brewers just ahead of spring training. The centerpiece of the trade is third baseman Caleb Durbin, who arrives in Boston after a standout rookie season, while
Disney shares teaser for live-action remake of ‘Moana’
Disney unveiled the first teaser for the upcoming ‘Moana’ live-action film, which introduces Catherine Laga’aia as the new Moana and shares a small glimpse of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson as Maui. The Moana franchise kicked off with
Netflix secures new Matthew McConaughey, Cole Hauser drama from creator Nic Pizzolatto
Netflix has landed a new high-profile scripted series featuring Matthew McConaughey and Cole Hauser, emerging victorious after a competitive bidding process. The project, now in early development, reunites creator Nic Pizzolatto with McConaughey, though sources say final