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Oil prices surge as violence flares in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink.
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‘Dangerous escalation’: World condemns Iran after attacks on UAE
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain denounce strikes, as Germany, UK and Canada urge Iran to return to talks.
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An explosion at a fireworks plant in China has killed at least 21 people
An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 21 people and injured 61…
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States should tax windfall oil profits to fund their way out of crisis
A major economic crisis is boosting energy profits. Taxing those can help countries survive and become immune to shocks.
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A small plane crashes into building in Brazil, killing three
A small plane carrying five people crashed into a residential building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, shortly after takeoff.
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5 days to West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2026! Here’s the nonprofit/benefit sale list
Saturday (May 9) is rolling up fast – and the 650+ sales on the map for West Seattle Community Garage…
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Seattle studio owner tracks down stolen gear after $350K burglary
After break-ins and delays in follow-up, the owner said he found equipment online, recovered some items and is now calling…
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Strong security presence in Mexico’s Sinaloa state amid cartel violence
Security forces have intensified their presence across parts of Mexico’s Sinaloa.
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Has addiction touched your life? Doubt recovery is possible? ‘What It Takes’ event in West Seattle on Wednesday aims to bring hope
People caught in the throes of drug addiction can recover. So says Jeff Shulman, a local educator and filmmaker who’s…
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‘Justice for Kai’: Seattle activist killed in Philippine military raid
Seattle demonstrators marched and staged a die-in outside the Philippine Consulate, demanding justice after South Seattle activist Kai Sorem was…
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