Washington State moves closer to ‘pay per mile’ tax
A hybrid vehicle’s dashboard, including odometer. (KNWN File Photo) (OLYMPIA, Wash.) — The Washington State Transportation Commission now recommends a 2.5-cent per mile ‘road usage charge’ to offset a loss in revenue from the gas tax. Such
Civil rights icon John Lewis, more to be honored with new USPS stamps
United States Postal Service(WASHINGTON) — Late Georgia Rep. John Lewis, an icon of the civil rights movement who served in Congress for decades, will be memorialized with a new postage stamp in 2023.
“Devoted to equality and justice for all American…
7 charged with international smuggling for Russia
Christophe Coat / EyeEm / Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Seven people, including an Eastern European immigrant living in New Hampshire, have been charged with being part of an international smuggling ring that procured sensitive technology for Russia.
The …
Former female inmates speak about widespread sexual abuse by prison staff
Darrin Klimek/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Widespread sexual abuse of female inmates continues to plague federal prisons and accountability measures for staff have not contained the scourge of such violence, according to a Senate investigative report re…
Man injured in shark attack at Hawaii beach
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A man was injured in an apparent shark attack at a Hawaii beach on Tuesday — the second such attack reported in the state in the past week, officials said.
The incident occurred Tuesday morning at Anaeho’omalu …
Downfall of FTX and ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried: By the numbers
Stephanie Keith/Getty Images, FILE(NEW YORK) — Cryptocurrency exchange FTX collapsed from a multibillion-dollar corporate darling into a bankrupt cautionary tale within a matter of weeks
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who appeared on the cover of …
Subaru recalls more than 270,000 SUVs due to a potential fire risk
Paul Marotta/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Subaru is recalling more than 270,000 SUVs due to a potential fire risk, with owners urged to park their cars outside until inspected and repaired.
The recall impacts certain 2019-2022 model year Subaru Ascent ve…
What the Respect for Marriage Act does and doesn’t do
Drew Angerer/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The Respect for Marriage Act, which will be signed into law on Tuesday by President Joe Biden, is being celebrated as historic by him and lawmakers of both parties.
While the law will guarantee federal recognit…
LGBTQ families react after President Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act
Courtesy Love-Ramirez Family(WASHINGTON) — LGBTQ families are celebrating after President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act Tuesday afternoon in a ceremony held on the White House South Lawn.
The act codifies protections for same-sex and inte…
A look at the rise in migrants at the border as Title 42’s future remains unclear
Yuko Smith Photography/Getty Images, FILE(NEW YORK) — In the last couple of days, hundreds of migrants have been trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas, as the future of Title 42, the Trump-era border restriction ordered at the beginning of t…