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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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LAFD acknowledges missteps involving Palisades fire following independent investigationLOS ANGELES — In the wake of an independent report, the Los Angeles Fire Department acknowledged missteps leading up to the 2025 Palisades fire and in its initial response to the blaze, which killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,800 structures. An investigation commissioned by Gov. Gavin Newsom found the Fire Department ignored multiple warnings…

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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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More tenants are unionizing in Tacoma. What does it mean for the city?Tenant protections have been top of mind for many Tacomans since activists helped pass a “landlord fairness code” in 2023. Since December, a new phenomenon has rippled across the city: tenant unions. Like a labor union without the same federal protections, tenants in unions collectively bargain with their landlords on living conditions. Tenants use their…

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'Eastern Washington solutions for Eastern Washington problems': Ferguson backs sales tax rebate, energy flexibility for those rebuilding from Spokane firesOLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson said Monday he supports a sales and use tax rebate for those rebuilding after the Spokane Complex fires and other declared disasters, and he would push the Washington State Building Code Council to allow homes to be rebuilt to previous energy code standards.

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Gov. Ferguson asks FEMA for individual, public aid in major disaster declaration request after Spokane Complex firesNearly two months into the recovery from the devastating Spokane Complex Fires, Gov. Bob Ferguson submitted a request for a major disaster declaration from the feds, he announced Monday.

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White House weighs red-dyed diesel tax relief to lower fuel pricesThe White House is considering regulatory relief that would allow broader sales of red-dyed diesel as part of an effort to bring down soaring prices, a move that could allow some buyers to avoid the federal fuel tax, according to two people familiar with the discussions.

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Lawmakers slam Trump’s move to cancel $810M in funding approved by CongressLawmakers in both parties blasted a plan by President Donald Trump to claw back more than $800 million in congressionally approved spending across the government, saying the president had no right to defy Congress in how he directs federal funding.The White House late Friday said it was taking a legally contested move to cut funding at federal agencies…

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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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Boise mayor blasts ‘shortsighted’ push for ‘mega data center’ on public landsBoise Mayor Lauren McLean on Wednesday joined a growing chorus against a proposed data center near Kuna, demanding a “state framework” take shape to ward against the everyday impacts of large-scale server farms. McLean’s comments come days after the Washington Sun reported that a Nevada firm applied to build a 4-million-square-foot data center on public…

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Baumgartner and Conroy trade barbs at second general election debate MondayRepublican Congressman Michael Baumgartner, who represents Eastern Washington in the U.S. House of Representatives, and Democratic challenger Carmela Conroy met on the debate stage for the second time this summer at a Monday event in Walla Walla.

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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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What does a Fed rate hike mean for mortgage rates?Homebuyers face higher borrowing costs after the 30-year fixed rate for mortgages rose last week to its highest level in nearly two years. Don’t just blame the Federal Reserve.

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Farmers want relief from Congress. Here’s the holdupFarmers are struggling under the pressure of higher energy costs, tariffs and fluctuating crop prices. Congress wants to help but has been deadlocked for three years on how to do so.

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Economy farm bill negotiations

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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Data center bill to lower Americans' energy costs blocked by DemocratA top Democrat thwarted Republican-led Senate legislation that attempted to prevent Americans from paying high energy costs associated with data centers, despite the bill getting overwhelming bipartisan support in the House the day before.

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