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A lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 ‘sugar-free’ protein drinksStarbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup. The federal lawsuit filed late Friday in Seattle alleges that eight protein beverages Starbucks sells in the U.S. contain varying amounts of sugar even though the company lists…

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U.S. Supreme Court declines request to consider Bellingham COVID-19 vaccine case - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PSTThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that it will not hear the case of a group of former city of Bellingham employees who were fired for refusing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The employees — which include EMTs, police officers, firefighters, a senior inspector and a wastewater collections supervisor — filed a federal lawsuit against the city…

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After states sue, Trump administration walks away from disability rights enforcement - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PSTA court battle that began when conservative-led states sued to block protections for transgender people has ended in a rollback of protections for people with disabilities — a result disability advocates have feared for months.

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U.S. officials seeking details of reported Russian plague death, quarantines - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PSTThe Trump administration is closely tracking reports of a death potentially related to pneumonic plague in Russia, with officials cautioning that much about the situation remains unknown.

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U.S. Supreme Court won't hear Zillow's bid to escape investor class action.WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a bid by real estate platform Zillow Group to escape a class action that accused it of misleading investors about its failed home-flipping venture. The court turned away Seattle-based Zillow's appeal of a lower court's decision that allowed the 2021 lawsuit to move forward in federal court…

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Spokane Public Schools approves $627 million operating budget for the school year - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PSTSpokane Public Schools’ budget for 2026-27 grew slightly less than inflation.

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Spokane Public Schools seeks replacement levy in the face of inflation - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PSTSpokane Public Schools is asking the public to approve a three-year educational programs and operations levy on the November ballot.

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Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ after calls for AI slowdownPresident Donald Trump announced Sunday that he would name four top administration officials to a “Super Intelligence Force” that will coordinate the federal government’s response to artificial intelligence. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Office of Personnel Management Director Scott…

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All that home equity, now what? A senior’s guide to unlocking housing wealthIf you’ve owned your property for decades, your house has likely been doing some financial heavy lifting in the background. According to the Federal Reserve, the housing wealth of baby boomers hit a record $19.84 trillion at the beginning of 2026.

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3 ways higher interest rates could be trouble for retireesAn era of higher interest rates – with the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond reaching 5.609%, its highest yield since 2002 – generally is good news for savers, as banks may increase payouts on savings accounts or newly issued certificates of deposit. But many seniors may not realize that rising rates could hit them in other ways, including higher Medicare…

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Outside View: The flawed logic of Medicare for AllAbdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Michigan, has a simple pitch to voters. Imagine, he says, a health-insurance plan with “no premium, no copay, no deductible — just healthcare when you need it.” El-Sayed and other proponents call the idea Medicare for All. Free, on-demand care for everyone sure sounds good. Legislation to establish…

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Court challenges mount over Trump’s funding clawbackWASHINGTON — The Trump administration is now facing a bevy of federal lawsuits over its effort to claw back about $810 million in federal funding without Congress’ approval. The administration announced the cancellation last week, through a maneuver known as a “pocket rescission,” days before the funding expired at the end of the fiscal year Wednesday.…

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Ferguson visits Lewis and Clark High School to discuss proposed cell phone banGov. Bob Ferguson doesn’t see a need for cell phones in schools.

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DOJ not reopening criminal probe into Powell, Blanche saysThe U.S. Justice Department is not reopening a criminal probe into former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for cost overruns related to the central bank's building renovation project, a DOJ spokesperson said on Friday. Attorney General Todd ⁠Blanche, in comments to Bloomberg News, which first reported the ‌development, said he has not ruled out…

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Mexico to propose bill to curb violent social media content after school attackMEXICO CITY – Mexico's government expects to issue a bill next week requiring social media platforms to remove content that incites violence, president Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday. The announcement comes after Thursday's deadly attack at a school in ⁠Mexico's northern Coahuila state, which left a vice principal ‌dead and four people injured. Two…

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Nasdaq climbs to record after softer jobs data cools rate-hike expectationsUS stocks advanced on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite climbing to an intraday record high, after weaker-than-expected jobs data further dampened expectations for a near-term rate hike from the Federal Reserve.

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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez debut bill to crack down on Flock camerasSens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., are debuting legislation that would crack down on Flock license-plate-reader cameras, part of a bipartisan backlash in recent weeks against the technology. The bill would largely bar the federal government from using the AI-powered cameras or accessing data…

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NY AG Letitia James named special prosecutor in Cornell University gang rape, will take over for local DAGov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday appointed New York Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to take over the newly reopened investigation into the alleged gang rape of a woman at a Cornell University frat house.

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Fed may take time to make next interest rate move, Jefferson saysFederal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said on Thursday that while he supported the US central bank's interest rate increase last month, he does not see any urgency to make another move.

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Federal judge upholds Idaho law that bans vaccine, medical treatment requirements in daycaresAn Idaho judge dismissed a lawsuit from a Boise daycare and parents that sought to block enforcement of a state law that bans daycares from requiring vaccines or medical treatment.

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