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Science Kitsap Sun Perseid meteor shower peaks over Washington state tonight. See best time to watch
Yahoo News
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One of the most anticipated and intense meteor showers of the year peaks overnight tonight, giving skywatchers in Washington state and across the Northern Hemisphere a chance to catch dozens of shooting stars per hour. The Perseid meteor shower...
Israeli researcher alleges Stanford ignored when his project got sabotaged: lawsuit
The College Fix
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August 15, 2025
Stanford spokesperson says a university investigation found the researcher’s antisemitism allegations to be ‘unsubstantiated’ A Jewish Israeli researcher is suing Stanford University after allegedly encountering discrimination and sabotage while...
Scientists issue chilling warning about 'The Big One' earthquake predicted to be one of history's most devastating
LAD Bible
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Experts have issued an urgent warning regarding a supposed upcoming earthquake known as 'The Big One'. Scientists explained that the earthquake could have a magnitude of around 7.7 on the Richter scale and would likely rock the West Coast of the...
NSF, NVIDIA partner to support development of open AI models for science
FedScoop - Washington D.C.
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August 14, 2025
NVIDIA and the National Science Foundation are joining forces to support the development of several open AI models designed for use in science. In an announcement Thursday, NSF said it would contribute $75 million and the chip manufacturer would...
VIDEO: ‘We can do better’: City public-safety chiefs lead forum in West Seattle
West Seattle Blog - Washington State
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August 15, 2025
(WSB photos) 6:02 PM: Just hours after one of the highest-profile crimes in West Seattle this year, the noontime smash-and-grab robbery at Menashe and Sons Jewelers in The Junction, the city’s bringing its community-safety forum to West Seattle...
Can the stair stepper beat incline walking for cardio gains? Here's what the science says
AOL
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Incline Walking Vs Stair Stepper: Which Is Better? Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You have choices every time you hit the gym, and the right decision at that moment...
Olympia Financial Group Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
The Kingston Whig-Standard
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August 13, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – August 13, 2025) – Olympia Financial Group Inc. (TSX: OLY) (“Olympia”) today announces its operating and financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025....
Rep. Adam Smith addresses Social Security concerns and STEM funding challenges
South King News - Washington
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August 14, 2025
Rep. Adam Smith, U.S. Congressman representing Washington’s 9th district since 1997, addressed concerns about Social Security and education funding in a series of posts on August 14, 2025.In his first post, Smith reflected on the history and...
Art x NW: Dive into Cannonball, Seattle’s new contemporary arts hub
Cascade PBS - Washington
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August 15, 2025
After 16 months of tearing down merch racks and building out art walls, the Downtown space formerly known as Bed Bath & Beyond has assumed its new form as Cannonball Arts. And it’s aiming to make a big splash. A partnership of New Rising Sun (the...
Washington state sues Trump administration for withholding funding to combat climate change
KUOW 94.9 - Washington State
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August 11, 2025
Washington state has filed another lawsuit against the Trump administration — this time for rescinding over $9 million in congressionally approved funds meant to help fight climate change. The lawsuit comes after the National Oceanic and...
Washington State Awards $1 Million in Grants to Connect Thousands of Kids with Outdoor Adventures
Apple Valley News Now (KAPP) - Washington State
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• More than 2,500 Washington youth will participate in outdoor recreation and education programs through the No Child Left Inside initiative • The state awarded over $1 million in grants to 15 organizations across 11 counties to fund outdoor...
Washington state AG sues Trump administration over $9M in withheld climate resilience funding
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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By Spencer Pauley / The Center Square Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is suing the Trump administration over more than $9 million in withheld National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration funding dedicated to mitigating climate change. On...
Science KIRO WSU Study: Toxic chemical in stormwater linked to Coho salmon die-offs
Yahoo News
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Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) have been studying for years why Coho salmon in Puget Sound creeks seem to die more frequently after rainstorms. New research led by WSU PhD Student Stephanie I. Blair shows exactly how the fish are...
Bill Gates meets Willy Wonka: How Epic's 82-year-old billionaire CEO, Judy Faulkner, built her software factory
CNBC
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August 16, 2025
Judy Faulkner, founder and chief executive officer of Epic Systems Corp., during the Forbes Healthcare Summit in New York, Dec. 5, 2023. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Do not go public. Do not acquire or be acquired. Software must work....
iHeartMedia Seattle to Deliver More Husky Coverage Than Ever with Expanded Partnership with University of Washington Athletics
University of Washington Athletics
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August 14, 2025
Story Links SEATTLE, WA. — August 14, 2025 — University of Washington Athletics and Huskies Sports Properties today announced a multi-year extension of their partnership with iHeartMedia Seattle, strengthening iHeart's role as Washington's...
Scientists Find Answer to Sea Star Population Devastated by Pathogen Along the California Coast
Good News Network
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August 13, 2025
A sunflower sea star – credit, Ed Bierman CC 2.0. For years, a wasting disease has been turning sea stars to goo off the California coast. Scientists now finally know the cause, and are beginning to fight back. Whether it has over 20 arms like the...
Prosecutors seek death penalty against Zizian member from Seattle charged with murdering Vermont border agent
The Columbian - Washington State
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Thursday it will seek the death penalty against a member of the cultlike Zizians group accused of killing a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont in the latest Trump administration push for more federal...
Delta's Game-Changing Technology Cuts Connection Times By 25 Minutes – Here's How
The Travel
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August 14, 2025
Navigating an airport can feel like a never-ending feat filled with many small but necessary steps. From checking in and dropping off luggage to waiting in long security lines and finding the right gate, the process is undoubtedly stressful. For...
Washington State Fair honors ag roots for 125th year
Capital Press - Oregon
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August 11, 2025
Published 9:52 am Monday, August 11, 2025 The Washington State Fair will mark its 125th anniversary by honoring the state’s farming history. “We felt that it was a perfect moment in time to not only reflect back to our fair’s and our state’s...
WA climate scientist blasts NY Times over claims state is facing 'inevitable' megafire
The Post Millenial
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August 14, 2025
"If global warming contributes to big fires, we should be seeing increases… We are not." A New York Times feature piece has warned that Washington State is on the brink of an “inevitable” climate change-driven megafire, but one of the state’s top...