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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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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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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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FTC launches broad investigation into Anthropic, OpenAIThe Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad investigation into the safety of artificial intelligence systems made by Anthropic and OpenAI, a senior agency official said Wednesday.

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Former health care executive sentenced to 4 years of federal prison after embezzling $24 million over the course of 6 yearsThe CEO of a company in charge of managing health care payment contracts for a pool of clinics in the Pacific Northwest was sentenced to four years in federal prison after he was found guilty of embezzling approximately $30 million over the course of six years.

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Democrats call for hearings on suicide attempts on USS LincolnWASHINGTON — A pair of Democratic lawmakers is calling for hearings after the Navy disclosed that there were eight suicide attempts during the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group’s record-long time at sea. That this administration can find endless taxpayer dollars for bombs, ballrooms, and billionaires, but cannot take care of our service members,…

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Man shot and detained by ICE hospitalized for partial paralysis, lawyer saysThe Venezuelan man shot by an immigration officer in Austin over the weekend was taken to a hospital late Monday after experiencing paralysis on the left side of his body, his lawyer said. Attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch also has filed a lawsuit in Texas asking a federal court to order the immediate release of Wilber Garcés Pérez from U.S. Immigration…

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More Amazon Prime customers may qualify for FTC settlement refundsAfter doling out more than $845 million to former Amazon Prime customers, Amazon is expanding the qualifications needed for refunds stemming from its settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. Three days into a trial last year, Amazon and the regulatory agency reached a settlement in which the e-commerce giant agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle…

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Sen. Cassidy says measles surge will be administration’s ‘terrible legacy’Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) on Wednesday said the nation’s worst measles outbreak in the United States in 35 years is “going to be a terrible legacy for this administration,” citing recent deaths in Pennsylvania.

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Analysis: What a Fed rate hike would mean for the U.S. economy and inflationFederal Reserve officials have signaled they’re prepared to raise interest rates if inflation doesn’t improve soon, but they may find their main policy tool will do little to restrain some of the forces pushing up prices now. The consumer price index report due Friday is poised to determine whether policymakers will lift rates next week, with officials…

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Pence showed courage, civility at a pivotal moment in country's historyEastern Washington sent Tom Foley to Congress for 30 years. In that span the country adopted Medicare, put a man on the moon, fought in Vietnam, and watched the Soviet Union fall.

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Navy failed to study brain injuries in pilots, House report saysThe House Oversight Committee excoriated the Navy for failing to address concerns that career aviators suffered brain injuries from the physical stress of piloting fighter jets. In a report published on Tuesday, the committee urged Congress to pass legislation compelling the military to establish a program for the study and treatment of aviators with…

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Ferguson warns state can't backfill federal funding cuts ahead of new Medicaid eligibility requirementsOLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson said Thursday it is “impossible” for the state to completely backfill the billions of dollars in federal funding for food and healthcare services it will lose following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

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Spokane to implement direct assistance program for those without indoor coolingFollowing up on Spokane’s “right to cooling” law, which requires landlords to provide tenants with air conditioning if a resident’s health is at risk, the Spokane City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a program proposed by Mayor Lisa Brown to offer direct financial assistance to help cool both tenants and homeowners.

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WA declares emergency over Walla Walla drinking water threatened by fireGov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency Friday over threats to Walla Walla’s drinking water supply from the Paradise fire burning in the city’s watershed.

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