Various factors driving up car insurance premiums in Washington state

(The Center Square) – On the heels of a double-digit increase last year, Washington state drivers can expect to pay even more for auto insurance this year. A report by personal finance website Value Penguin estimates Evergreen State motorists will see the second biggest increase in premiums in the nation this year, at 18%. “There are a […]
Straight Comedy: Even Mets Play-By-Play Announcer Gary Cohen Is Tired Of New York’s Dysfunctional Ways

Anything associated with the Mets is an utter disaster, I swear. It was quite clear that New York Mets play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen was absolutely miserable Tuesday night, obvious that he wanted to be anywhere else but Citi Field during a rain delay against the Detroit Tigers. With the Mets starting out the season 0-4, […]
‘I Didn’t Do That’: Biden Throws More Gasoline On ‘Transgender Visibility’ Day Outcry After Speaking To Press

President Joe Biden threw more gasoline on the outcry over his “Transgender Day of Visibility” proclamation after responding to a few questions from the press Monday during the White House’s annual Easter Egg Roll. Biden sparked backlash Saturday after the White House issued a proclamation Friday, recognizing “Transgender Day of Visibility,” which annually falls on […]
While Eyes Are On The Middle East, The US Navy Has Been Staring Down China Near Taiwan

The Navy has positioned military assets near Taiwan in recent weeks to send a message of support as tensions with China promise to increase, according to multiple reports. While U.S. Naval assets have been actively shooting down Houthi-launched drones and missiles in the Red Sea at a breakneck pace over the previous month, the Navy’s […]
Nationwide's Dominic West advert banned by watchdog – BBC.com

Written by Tom Espiner BBC News business reporter April 3, 2024 image source, national advertising A national ad featuring actor Dominic West and which claimed the building society was not closing its branches has been banned. Indeed, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has announced that Nationwide is closing its branches. It was also not sufficiently […]
Nikola Jokic threw one of his best passes yet with full court dime for corner 3-pointer

At some point, simply calling Stephen Curry “the greatest shooter of all time” became too much of an understatement. Because it could not capture the whole picture of his brilliance. The same goes for him labeling Nikola Jokic “the greatest passing big man of all time” and stopping there. He was too accomplished and too […]
Swing State Dem Candidate Hit Kari Lake For Taking Corporate Cash — But Big Business Bankrolls His Campaign

Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego, the presumptive Democratic candidate for the 2024 Arizona Senate race, is backed by big business, even though his campaign receives significant funding from corporate PACs and lobbyists. He has repeatedly criticized opponents for being To Gallego swore He said he would take on big business if elected to the Senate, criticized […]
Doctors are hurting 20somethings by prescribing quick-fix pills

“America is experiencing a youth mental health crisis…so many twenty-somethings are suffering, and as a culture we don’t know what to think or do,” writes Dr. Meg Jay. ing. A developmental clinical psychologist, Jay has spent 25 years specializing in treating young adult patients. In her new book, The 20s Cure: A Revolutionary Treatment for […]
Oklahoma city council member recalled for connection to white supremacist group

Voters in the northwestern Oklahoma city of Enid ousted a city council member with ties to white supremacy, according to unofficial results posted Tuesday on the Oklahoma State Board of Elections website. In Enid’s 1st Ward, all four precincts have reported, and results show voters chose to recall 42-year-old Judd Blevins. Instead, they chose her […]
EPA did not declare a public health emergency following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio

The aftermath of last year’s fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio does not constitute a public health emergency because no widespread health problems or ongoing chemical exposures have been documented, federal officials say. said. The Norfolk South derailment in February 2023 forced the evacuation of half of the East Palestine town and raised many concerns […]