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Seattle Times Opinion
The CrowdStrike outage shows the danger of depending on Big Tech overlords
Tech companies now run or help run communications, commerce and other services more nimbly than do federal agencies — with less regulation and public oversight. |
Our days are getting longer as the polar ice caps melt
Researchers at Swiss university ETH Zurich have shown how climate change is altering the length of a day. |
Portland Business News
Nike cut deeper into global workforce last year, filing shows
Nike reported a 5% cut in global workforce and a $3 million compensation decrease for CEO John Donahoe.
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NYT Politics
As Trump Looms, Blinken Aims to Reassure Allies on U.S. Commitment to Asia
Asian officials will press Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken about the former president and about Kamala Harris as he visits the region.
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With Kamala Harris, U.S. Free Trade Skepticism May Continue
The vice president has been critical of past trade deals. But her record suggests she could push for trade measures that address environmental issues.
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Spaceman, Senator, V.P. Pick? Kamala Harris Sizes Up Mark Kelly.
The Arizona senator, a Navy veteran and former astronaut, has an almost impossibly strong political résumé. But an overlooked asset is his expertise on the Southern border.
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Clark County Talk
Start Your E-Bike Excursion at the Charming Swantown Inn Bed and Breakfast in Olympia
inding new ways for visitors and locals to actively explore the beautiful Olympia area is why the Swantown Inn offers e-bikes to rent at the historic and charming bed and breakfast. Innkeepers Nathan and Casey Allan are knowledgeable about area trails, restaurants and local attractions for you to discover or re-discover on your e-bike excursion. […] The post Start Your E-Bike Excursion at the Charming Swantown Inn Bed and Breakfast in Olympia appeared first on ClarkCoTalk. |
Columbian Newspaper
Joey debuts at Bronx Zoo
NEW YORK — The second baby of a tree-dwelling kangaroo made its public debut this week in New York, poking its pink head out of its mom’s furry white pouch. |
Rare orange lobster gets last minute reprieve
The Downtown Aquarium in Denver has a new resident — a rare orange lobster that was rescued from a shipment of crustaceans delivered to a Red Lobster restaurant in Pueblo, Colo. |
Vancouver parks to feature pop-up arboretums
Many stroll through downtown Vancouver’s Esther Short Park on a daily basis, taking in the busy playground or a game of Frisbee on the lawn. But how many take the time to look up? |