Seattle is slated to increase its minimum wage to $22.14 an hour in 2027 as the broader metro area contends with a sharp drop in job openings and Seattle businesses face mounting cost pressures. Beginning in 2025, all Seattle employers, including small businesses, were required to pay the same minimum wage, which is adjusted annually for inflation. Several Seattle restaurant owners who have since closed their businesses have cited rising labor costs among the financial pressures that contributed to their decisions. During the first half of 2025, shortly after the wage hikes went into effect for all businesses, 450 Seattle…
The US Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation requiring state utility regulators to consider whether large electricity users, including data centers, should bear the incremental costs of power infrastructure built to serve them and thus ease the burden on households. Senators voted 57-43 to advance the Ratepayer Protection Act, with only…
Edward Gillen, 59, woke up one May morning last year and noticed a speck in his eye. The Massachusetts dad of four and beloved softball coach was just about the retire. Meanwhile, his sight was getting worse by the day. He desperately tried to nail down the cause quickly, but…
Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed will miss the rest of the season after a scary neck injury in Green Bay’s Week 2 win over the Jets. Reed will undergo season-ending surgery, head coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday. “It will be a season-ending [injury],” LaFleur said. “He’ll be out, unfortunately. He…
Netflix is getting its spook on in October. The popular streamer is adding a slew of scary films like Dracula, Psycho, The Sixth Sense with Bruce Willis and more to prepare you for Halloween at the end of the month. But that’s not all Netflix is offering. Watch With Us…
Researchers have discovered an exoplanet that travels around its small, red star backward, much like a rubber duck spinning against the current in a whirlpool. The discovery could give insight about how exoplanets form around the most common types of stars in our galaxy.It’s a mystery why the alien world,…
A woman who was prescribed antibiotics for tonsillitis after getting a sore throat ended up learning she had a rare form of leukemia. Rowan Bland, 28, began feeling run down and developed a sore throat in February 2025, which was diagnosed as tonsillitis. But antibiotics didn’t work, and she began…
If you ask Matthew Schaefer about the skill he is best at — the thing he can do better than almost anybody on the planet, which gave him the foundation for a historic rookie season that ended in a unanimous Calder Trophy — he cannot break it down in detail.…
The US Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation placing new restrictions on stock trading by members of Congress, as Democrats refused to provide enough votes to advance the measure toward passage, arguing that it falls short of a full ban. By a vote of 53-47, the Senate halted a Republican drive…
Better.com founder Vishal Garg says he has finally secured enough shareholder votes to oust the board members who pushed him out — potentially handing him control of the embattled mortgage lender less than two months after his stunning defenestration. Garg’s investor group announced Wednesday that shareholders representing more than 51%…
A powerful “Kelvin wave,” triggered by this year’s super El Niño, is creeping up the Pacific coast of Central and North America and will soon reach California’s shores, where it could raise sea levels by up to 1 foot (30 centimeters) for months, researchers warn.Kelvin waves are a well-known, planetary-scale…
New research shows that U.S. alcohol use has declined for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, but drinking remains above pre-pandemic levels — with one particular group showing a sharp increase in heavy intake. A study led by the University of Southern California/Keck Medicine found that among adults ages…
NBA star Dillon Brooks has been charged with DUI stemming from the run-in he had with cops in Arizona in March. Scottsdale prosecutors formally hit the Phoenix Suns forward with one count of DUI liquor/drugs/vapors/combo, a Class 1 misdemeanor, on Monday, according to court records. He’s now due for arraignment…
Rob Lowe and wife Sheryl Berkoff’s two sons have taken on the family business over the years. After first meeting on a blind date in 1983, the 9-1-1: Lone Star actor and his future wife crossed paths again when she worked as a makeup artist on the set of his…
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department announced charges Wednesday against 10 foreign nationals accused of illegally registering to vote and then casting ballots in Minnesota. Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters that illegal aliens from Brazil, Ghana and Liberia falsely claimed US citizenship to vote in the 2022 midterm elections, the…
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge in August came in cooler than expected — likely delaying another interest-rate hike until December. The core PCE price index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose 0.2% over the month at a 3% annual rate, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said Wednesday.…
Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Walmart’s highly anticipated Deals & More sale is happening from October 5 through October 11, but who says you have to wait until next week to save? In fact, countless cool-girl…
At first glance, Rachel Accurso, better known by her persona Ms. Rachel, looks like your typical toddler entertainer clad in denim overalls, a pink T-shirt, and a matching headband. However, Accurso has been at the center of political controversies, which heightened as she began talking about the situation in Gaza…
It’s well-known that regular exercise comes with health benefits, but exactly how those benefits manifest at the cellular level isn’t clear. Now, researchers have identified a series of changes in metabolism and the immune system that differentiate regular exercisers from people with sedentary lifestyles.The findings, published Sept. 18 in the…
It’s impossible to predict exactly who will and who won’t get cancer — but there are certainly factors that we know increase our risk, like family history and smoking. Also upping your odds? Certain illnesses. And they account for more cancer cases than you might think. A new study published…
LONDON — Andy Burrows calls the NFL’s ticketing strategy for Sunday’s game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium “a bit shambolic.” After charging up to 245 pounds ($325) for tickets to see the Indianapolis Colts face the Washington Commanders, the league reduced prices in a bid to sell out the north London…
Chad Lowe and his brother, Rob Lowe, are synonymous with Hollywood. While Rob, 62, was part of Hollywood’s infamous “Brat Pack” in the 1980s, Chad, 58, forged an acting career in his own right. In 1993, he won the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the Emmys for…
WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission is ramping up a sweeping probe of Anthropic, OpenAI and other frontier labs to uncover the potential dangers their technology poses to consumers, and plans to slap the tech titans with formal demands, similar to subpoenas, to turn over information, administration officials told The…
Alec Baldwin‘s daughter Ireland Baldwin spoke out about Perez Hilton‘s hospitalization following their complicated history. “Perez Hilton has publicaly [sic] humiliated my family for years, sexualized me from a young age, commented on my weight and body [as a child], made unforgivable comments about people in my family, drew j!zz…
Gov. Gavin Newsom is courting supporters for his likely 2028 presidential campaign with an amorous new message: “Are you up for trying something new?” That frisky email subject line landed in inboxes Wednesday from Newsom’s federal political action committee, Campaign for Democracy, just days before the governor heads to Michigan…
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook warned Wednesday that she is prepared to hike interest rates if inflation doesn’t start to cool off – as an increasing number of officials signal a readiness to tighten policy. “I am prepared to act by raising rates, if necessary,” Cook — whom President Trump…
In the dead of night on Wednesday (Aug. 5), part of a defunct SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon at more than 5,000 mph (8,000 km/h) — and a Korean lunar satellite has just shared the first images of the aftermath.A series of photos snapped by South Korea’s Danuri lunar…
Beans and legumes are affordable, protein-packed and health-promoting foods that deserve a more prominent place on your plate, health experts say.“Fewer than 14% of American adults eat beans on a given day, and that’s a problem, because they’re some of the most nutrient-dense foods you can buy,” New York City-based nutrition and…
It appears that Cristiano Ronaldo’s wedding to Georgina Rodriguez is not as set in stone as initially believed—at least as it pertains to the wedding’s date. Last week, reports indicated that Ronaldo and Rodriguez were planning to get tie the knot in Ronaldo’s hometown of Madeira, Portugal, on Saturday, in…
Double Lives of Suburban Wives proves once again that there’s always more that meets the eye. In Us’ exclusive sneak peek of the Sunday, August 9, premiere of TLC’s newest reality show, viewers meet Missouri resident Tammy as she attempts to maintain her “double life.” “For the last couple of…
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former White House COVID-19 czar who became the face of the US response to the pandemic, has been subpoenaed by three state attorneys general who are investigating whether he promulgated health guidance for “personal profit.” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined West Virginia Attorney…
There might be a new king of fast food. Burger King’s US sales are soaring as customers embrace its revamped Whopper – while long-reigning McDonald’s suffers flailing growth in its largest market. In the most recent quarter, Burger King’s US same-store sales jumped 8.5%, owner Restaurant Brands International – which…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine that uses mRNA as its base.Moderna, the vaccine’s maker, announced Wednesday (Aug. 5) that a vaccine advisory committee to the FDA unanimously agreed that the shot is safe and effective for preventing illness from seasonal influenza.…
Born thin? Slim chance. While some people agonize over tracking every calorie to maintain their figures, others seem to have won the genetic lottery with a naturally speedy metabolism — and all the health benefits that come with it. Now, scientists have found a specific “skinny gene” mutation that’s keeping…
Despite Philadelphia Eagles star Nolan Smith’s insinuation this week that his reckless driving case was in his past, the matter is still very much open, the California Post can exclusively report. Georgia authorities said on Thursday that Smith is still facing charges from his May arrest, when he was accused…
Melanie Chisholm had nearly all of her Spice Girls sisters at her recent wedding to Chris Dingwall — except Victoria Beckham. “Victoria was very disappointed to not be there. She was with David [Beckham] in New York and it was the football final, the World Cup,” Chisholm, 52, told Australian’s…
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance fat-shamed a conservative columnist who publicly mocked Zoomers for complaining about burritos costing $20 in a return to his old internet brawling ways after a months-long hiatus. Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen, who is known to have President Trump’s ear and frequently accused Vance…
A SoCal family business is feuding with a local city councilmember after he allegedly told the city to shut them down. Ontario City Councilmember Alan Wapner allegedly told the sibling owners of Treasure Banquet Hall that he holds “the power in this city” as their business remains without electricity after…
The so-called “Nostradamus of AI,” Leopold Aschenbrenner, has made a new $400 million bet on a private company – just days after the near-implosion of his hedge fund, according to a report. Aschenbrenner’s firm, Situational Awareness, had poured $100 million into the same company last month, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing…
Dr. Stacy Norton was only 7 years old when her mother died of colon cancer, one of several family members struck by aggressive tumors at unusually young ages. Decades later, Norton rolled up her sleeve to help test if a new kind of vaccine might protect her and her own children from…
When it comes to a reunion between Mike Golic Sr. and Mike Greenberg, “never say never,” Golic Sr. suggested this week as he returned to the ESPN Radio airwaves for his new show with his son Mike Golic Jr, appropriately titled “The Golics.” Golic Sr. and Greenberg had been one…
Summer is slowly wrapping up, but Netflix is still releasing one banger after another. The streamer added a slew of new movies on August 1 and is scheduled to add even more compelling films throughout the month. That’s why Watch With Us has curated a list of the best Netflix…
Gavin Newsom‘s embrace of the radical left will see him head to the battleground state of Michigan this weekend to campaign for Democrats after firebrand Abdul El-Sayed clinched the party’s Senate nomination. The visit comes as the California governor continues expanding his national political footprint while publicly weighing a 2028…
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