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Biden Administration to Pay Dairy Farmers for Bird Flu Protective Measures
The payment system amounted to one of the most forceful actions taken so far by agriculture officials who have raced to keep up with the spread of the virus among dairy cows.
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U.S. Military’s Plea to Israel: Do More to Protect Gazans in War Zone
The Biden administration says it is still waiting to see a detailed plan for how Israeli forces plan to evacuate civilians from the city of Rafah.
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Biden Campaign Courts Wealthy Donors on West Coast Fund-Raising Trip
The trip was a second major swing through California for the Biden campaign, and attracted a host of wealthy tech executives.
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U.S. to Announce New Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
The administration could raise tariffs on electric vehicles from China to 100 percent in an attempt to protect American auto manufacturers.
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Bannon’s Contempt Conviction
Stephen Bannon, a longtime ally of Donald Trump, had been found guilty of defying a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee. He now faces a four-month prison sentence.
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Seattle Times Opinion
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Climate crisis: Readiness efforts
Re: “Why this summer may be especially hot in the United States” [April 23, Nation]: The forecast of an abnormally hot Pacific Northwest summer necessitates urgent action. At the Bree Collaborative, our multidisciplinary work group recognizes the severe and disproportionate risks extreme heat poses to Washington’s most vulnerable populations. We are actively developing evidence-informed guidelines […] |
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When it all becomes too stressful, I head to the river
We each need something that allows us to find and maintain balance in our lives, and that’s especially true if we’re going to survive the coming chaos. |
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WSU takes a page from Florida and guts my comparative studies department
To really learn principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, students need classes and coursework and faculty that will mentor and empower them. |
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Lurid details laid bare in trial of champion of traditional values
Clearly, there is nothing that can disqualify a Republican candidate for president these days. |
Portland Business News
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California investor buyers Portland industrial site for $14.4M
Los Angeles-based Oak Park, a commercial real estate investor that says it has accumulated $700 million in assets, bought the site through an LLC called Columbia Gateway.
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