Cyprus approves law enabling women to volunteer for military service
Cyprus’ parliament has approved legislation allowing women to volunteer for military service in a move officials says eliminates any gender bias over who can serve in the ethnically divided island’s ...
Flooding in southeastern Oregon prompts evacuation orders, school closures and health concerns
Flooding in rural southeastern Oregon has prompted evacuation orders, school closures and public health concerns.
Unique Chicago museum showcases the history of public housing through its residents
CHICAGO (AP) — Set inside a once-dilapidated 1938 building on Chicago’s near West Side, a one-of-a-kind museum hopes to change the perception of public housing in America.
Trump’s tariffs aren’t strictly reciprocal. Here’s how he calculated them
President Donald Trump promised tariffs that would raise U.S. import taxes high enough to mirror what other assess as trade ...
When heavy rainfall threatens flooding, you can protect yourself. Here’s how
Extreme weather is dangerous weather, and that’s particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are ...
Biggest Seattle-area employers’ stocks aren’t reacting well to tariffs
Tech and retail stocks weren't faring well on Thursday, two industries that could be negatively affected by tariffs.
New York man charged after authorities say he botched a medical procedure performed in his home
A New York City man has been charged with performing medical procedures without a license after prosecutors say a patient was left near death during a procedure in his home.
Mexico celebrates dodging latest US tariffs but feels the effects of global economic uncertainty
Mexico is celebrating having dodged the latest round of tariffs from the White House taking aim at dozens of U.S. trading partners around the world.
Water main break in North Seattle; residents asked to boil water
Customers of Seattle Public Utilities in the Crown Hill neighborhood are advised to use boiled or bottled water while crews repair a broken water main.
US is negotiating a minerals deals with conflict-hit Congo, Trump official says
A Trump administration official says the United States is in talks with conflict-plagued Congo on developing its mineral ...
Fear that Trump tariffs will spark recession slashes billions of dollars from US stock values
U.S. companies had billions of dollars in value wiped out after President Donald Trump slapped sweeping tariffs on foreign imports.
Opinion
As a pediatrician, I know vaccines are safe. The war on them is the danger
Continuing to ask questions on an issue that has been answered multiple times, by multiple people, introduces doubt and anxiety. Our children deserve better.