Biden to award Medal of Freedom to McCain, Biles and more
Eric Thayer/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The White House on Friday announced the next list of recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, gun control advocate Gabrielle Giffords and actor Denzel Washington are among t…
With breakthrough COVID cases commonplace, experts set expectations about ‘vaccine efficacy’
Songphol Thesakit/Getty Images/Stock(NEW YORK) — In the early days of the coronavirus vaccine rollout, scientists were hopeful it might herald the long-awaited turning point of the pandemic, not only bringing the threat of severe disease, hospitalizat…
Sinema opposes Biden’s call for filibuster exception to pass abortion rights
Bonnie Cash-Pool/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Arizona Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema remains committed to upholding the Senate filibuster, a spokesperson said Friday, a day after President Joe Biden said he would support making an exception to codify ab…
Genetic genealogy identifies suspect in 1990 murder of 17-year-old girl
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office(NEW YORK) — A suspect has been identified in the 1990 cold case murder of a Seattle teenager through the investigative tool of genetic genealogy, Washington state officials announced.
But the suspect, Robert Brooks, …
Workplace inaccessibility is keeping disabled people from jobs
Courtesy Melissa Gates(NEW YORK) — Melissa Gates, who is physically disabled and uses a cane or scooter to move around, was actively searching and applying for a federal job. It took her 20 years before she finally received a position as a secretary f…
Denzel, Simone Biles among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for STARZ — Taylor Hill/WireImageDenzel Washington and Simone Biles will soon have another award for their shelves.
The two-time Oscar and Tony winner and the four-time Olympic gold medalist are among the 17 individu…
Overturning Roe v. Wade raises digital privacy concerns
Simple Google searches and website browsing could create a digital trail that some worry could be used against them in states where abortion is banned. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File) Planned Parenthood responds to concerns around their online
“Extra” extra: A background actress gets the spotlight, thanks to a now-viral clip of ‘Doctor Strange’ sequel
Marvel StudiosBackground actors — commonly known as extras — are the unsung heroes of any movie or TV show, as they fill the frame and give context to a scene without saying a word.
They’re essentially both seen and not supposed to be seen, so they …
Passenger ferry to offer Seattle-Des Moines service
[PHOTO: The 17 nautical mile ride between Des Moines Marina and the Seattle waterfront offers views like this one of Mt. Rainier. (Credit: City of Des Moines]
Weekend Watchlist: What’s new on streaming
Ready, set, binge! Here are some of the new titles available to stream this weekend:
NetflixStranger Things: Witness the epic conclusion between Vecna [veck-na] and the crew from Hawkins in volume two of Stranger Things season four.
The Upshaws: Cont…