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May 15, 2020, 2:20 PM

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Hi, it’s Todd typing this from my kitchen table.

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Facebook recently accused me of posting fake news; they didn’t say why their so called “fact checkers” called the documentary I posted fake, we are just supposed to trust our masters. Not me. Nope–I want to be able to chat directly with you. If I get something wrong, I admit it loudly and immediately, and, I know I can count on you to call me out.

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Port of Seattle cruise season...

KIRO 7 News Staff

Port of Seattle reports $1.2 billion economic boost from 2026 cruise season

The Port of Seattle completed its 2026 cruise season Sunday, setting record numbers for participation. The season served nearly 2 million revenue passengers.

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larch madness parking leaves changing...

Chris Sullivan

Larch Madness, more like bad parking madness as people chase view of changing leaves

You're running out of time to catch "Larch Madness" along SR 20 in the North Cascades. But if you do head up there over the next few days, don't act like a fool.

14 minutes ago

Associated Press

Rubio and Jaishankar hold talks in Mumbai as US and India aim to finalize trade deal

MUMBAI, India (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Mumbai on Tuesday as the two countries seek to deepen energy cooperation and move closer to finalizing a trade deal. New Delhi and Washington seek to revive trade negotiations stalled for months by tensions over U.S. […]

59 minutes ago

A sign is displayed for Peace Bridge Place apartments that have Viridi's lithium-ion battery energy...

Associated Press

Can larger batteries safely power residential buildings? A project in New York aims to show how

A battery system installed in a Buffalo, New York, apartment building will store excess energy when it’s plentiful and power the building when the grid is strained and electricity is costly. The manufacturer and state officials hope it will show that larger batteries can safely operate where people live and work. The 3.75 megawatt-hour lithium-ion […]

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FILE - The smartphone apps DeepSeek page is seen on a smartphone screen in Beijing, Jan. 28, 2025. ...

Associated Press

China defends DeepSeek after US ban of its AI from government systems

HONG KONG (AP) — China hit back Tuesday at a U.S. ban on Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek’s products for federal civilian agencies, highlighting friction in the two AI powers’ heated technology race. The agencies should remove DeepSeek and its affiliated products, as well as third party products and services developed using DeepSeek, from their […]

3 hours ago

Supporters wait for results at the pro-Canada watch party in Edmonton, Alberta Monday, Oct. 19, 202...

Associated Press

Canada awaits Alberta referendum results after Carney urges voters to reject separation

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Canada awaited results Tuesday from a referendum that could put oil-rich Alberta on a path toward independence, testing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for unity amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats. Results were delayed after late openings forced more than 100 polling stations to extend voting hours […]

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