Amazon to invest $1B into data center communities amid backlash against data center rollouts
Amazon is investing $1 billion over the next five years into communities where it operates data centers for education, job training, water preservation projects, and other local priorities.3 hours ago
Starbucks to close 250 stores in North America this week
Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week.8 days ago
CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue over denied White House access, citing First Amendment
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico on Monday sued President Donald Trump’s administration days after they were barred from covering the White House.11 days ago
Costco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limit
Costco raised the price of motor oil sold under its exclusive private-label brand as well as limited how much of customers can buy weekly as oil prices climb.17 days ago
One attack, many Americas: Why 9/11 and its many griefs land differently 25 years later
When the planes crashed and the buildings fell on Sept. 11 25 years ago, the shock waves of dismay and grief went far past downtown New York City.21 days ago
Ryanair CEO disputes report that an injured passenger was partly sucked out a shattered window
The CEO of Ryanair on Thursday disputed that a passenger injured during a flight on one of its planes in July was partly sucked out a broken window.22 days ago
Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died.29 days ago
Washington chemical tank was called unfit for service before deadly failure, investigators find
An inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill “not fit for continued service” 10 months before it failed in May, killing 11 in one of the deadliest U.S. workplace disasters.1 month ago
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction
Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction1 month ago
Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
The green crabs, Carcinus maenas, made their way from Europe to the East Coast in the ballast waters of ships hundreds of years ago.1 month ago
Former Seattle man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner in Montana, family says
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A former Seattle man killed eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for Sunday dinner at a home outside Billings, Montana, weeks after his parents asked him to move out, a family member told The Associated Press.1 month ago
Dolly Parton, music star, actor, and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting, and sparkling costumes, has died. She was 80 years old.1 month ago
US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread
The U.S. and Canada fell deeper into a trade war Saturday marked by angry recriminations and new tariffs that are expected to raise prices for products in both countries.1 month ago
US Army Corps of Engineers chartered plane crashes near Alaska radar site, killing all 8 aboard
A small plane chartered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers traveling to the site of a remote aircraft-tracking radar in western Alaska crashed near its destination, killing all eight people aboard.1 month ago
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, star of popular television series including "Heroes" and "Nashville," died Sunday at an apartment complex in South Carolina. She was 36.2 months ago
Zuckerberg spokesperson says his yacht did not hear call for maritime assist
The crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for a maritime assist from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska.2 months ago
Pilots of helicopter that crashed while fighting wildfire in Utah are dead, officials say
Two helicopter pilots who crashed while they were fighting a wildfire in Utah are dead, officials confirmed Saturday.2 months ago
Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite
Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite.2 months ago
Multiple people dead after shooting at fast food restaurant in southern Idaho
A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon left multiple people dead and others injured, police said.2 months ago
Seattle native Jean Smart could make Emmys history with ‘Hacks’ final season
Jean Smart, the star of "Hacks," has won Best Actress in a Comedy for all four previous seasons, and it would be stunning if she didn’t claim a fifth.3 months ago
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0, advances to World Cup round of 16; next match Monday in Seattle
Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night. The U.S. advances to the round of 16.3 months ago
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people.3 months ago
Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.3 months ago
