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Senators Seek to Curb Facial Recognition at Airports, Citing Privacy Concerns
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to add language to the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration that would halt expansion of the technology.
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U.S. Tightens Rules on Risky Virus Research
A long-awaited new policy broadens the type of regulated viruses, bacteria, fungi and toxins, including those that could threaten crops and livestock.
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Blinken Holds Regional Talks on Migration in Latin America
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s trip to Guatemala comes as the United States tries to get countries in the region to ramp up enforcement of their borders.
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Columbian Newspaper
How a beach trip in Mexico’s Baja California turned deadly for surfers from Australia and the US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two Australians and an American were doing what they loved on the stunning, largely isolated stretch of Baja California’s Pacific coast. Their last images on social media showed them sitting and gazing at the waves, contemplating the breaks. |
US Dept. of Education launches FAFSA support strategy with deadline for federal aid inching closer
The U.S. Department of Education announced additional steps on Monday to support the many students and their families who are in the process of completing the overhauled Free Application for Federal Student Aid after a shaky relaunch and complicated start for applicants. |
WA lawmaker retaliated by releasing names of witnesses, says report
OLYMPIA — A state representative violated the House of Representatives’ respectful workplace policy when she named several employees who were identified anonymously in a prior investigation into her conduct, according to a report released Monday. |
The Stand (Washington Labor News)
Boeing lockout solidarity | Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday | Scrap the cap
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 LOCAL We are so honored to have the support of the @TeamsterSOB and all of our brothers and sisters in the @Teamsters The support we are receiving keeps us fighting for comparable wages to protect @Boeing employees and the complex facilities. @teamsters117 pic.twitter.com/uIS9QBK1xa — Boeing Firefighters (@BoeingFFs) May 7, […] The post Boeing lockout solidarity | Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday | Scrap the cap appeared first on The STAND. |
Portland Business News
Restaurant Roundup: Former Tusk, Cicoria chef lands at Zula, Kann collab, KoreaWorld tour
Zula names former Tusk chef as new executive chef, plus chef Deuki Hong and journalist Matt Rodbard are in town to talk about their new cookbook KoreaWorld.
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NW Natural CEO David Anderson questions 'electrify everything'
Gas stepped up during January's extreme winter weather, David Anderson says.
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Seattle Times Opinion
Colleges should meet with protesters rather than dismiss their demands
Campus protesters have the right to request change. Unfortunately, divestment and cease-fire requests have been met with resistance by university leaders, |