Washington Post reporter says shoplifting not a big deal because US built on ‘stolen land’
A new report in the Washington Post suggests that the crime problem in major American cities has escalated into a “moral panic.” Postculture reporter Maura Judkiss wrote an article in the paper’s Style section on Friday under the heading “Zombie CVS, a horror story of late capitalism.” In it, Judkiss pointed out that the Columbia […]
Washington Post editorial board warns Biden not to bow to liberal ‘wish lists’ if he wants to beat Trump
Laura: This is Biden’s border legacy. FOX News host Laura Ingraham shares her thoughts on the connection between the murder of a Georgia nursing student and the president’s border policies on “The Ingraham Angle.” The Washington Post Editorial Board says President Biden’s efforts to defeat former President Trump in a 2024 presidential rematch will depend […]
Washington street sign hacked to display surprising warning about ‘angry raccoons’
Good news and bad news for residents of Spokane, Washington: There are no reports of “angry raccoons” threatening the public, but it appears the city has a prankster. On Wednesday, Feb. 28, motorists on Northwest Boulevard in Spokane were greeted with a very unusual message on a construction sign. Instead of the typical “Roadworks ahead” […]
Washington woman says voices told her to stab 5-year-old daughter to death and bury her body in neighbor’s yard, police say
A woman told police she heard someone telling her to stab her 5-year-old daughter to death and bury her in a neighbor’s yard. according to to the Washington State Police. Police were called to a home off Commercial Avenue in Darrington by a 30-year-old woman who had allegedly confessed to killing her child. Alyssa Sanchez, […]
Thousands of millionaires haven't filed tax returns for years, IRS says – The Washington Post
Thousands of high-income earners have not filed tax returns in recent years, but the cash-strapped Internal Revenue Service has done nothing to force them to pay what they owe. The situation has now changed, the tax authorities announced on Thursday. The IRS will send notices to thousands of people who earned more than $400,000 and […]
Spring is coming: Washington, D.C.’s iconic cherry trees will soon begin bloom
It’s cherry blossom season again, and officials in the capital are predicting a great year for the iconic pink flowers. To usher in the iconic flower, the nation’s capital prepares weeks of events including parades, concerts and fireworks for both local residents and the tourists who flock to the city each year for the cherry […]
Washington state House passes ban on hog-tying by police in a landslide
Washington state lawmakers overwhelmingly passed a bill Wednesday that would ban police from tying suspects, a restraint method that has long been a concern because of the risk of suffocation. “This practice is inhumane and dangerous,” Democratic Rep. Charlette Mena said during the vote. “Yet, hog tethering is still allowed in a small number of […]
Washington budget in flux as Republicans try to repeal carbon program
A conservative-backed effort to repeal Washington state’s landmark carbon pricing system and taxes on the sale of stocks and bonds has stalled the budget, with billions of dollars due in the final days of this year’s legislative session. In danger. Lawmakers are rushing to finalize three supplemental statewide budgets by the end of their regular […]
More workers enter 401(k) millionaires club thanks to stock market surge – The Washington Post
The soaring stock market has encouraged more retiree investors to join the millionaires’ club. The number of employees with 401(k) balances of more than $1 million increased by 41 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year, according to data released Tuesday by Fidelity Investments. Fidelity Investments, one of […]
Congressional Democrats urge U.S. to block Capital One-Discover deal – The Washington Post
Thirteen leading Democratic members of Congress on Sunday called on the Biden administration to reject the proposed merger of Capital One and Discover Financial Services, saying the merger would reduce banking and credit card options for customers and create expensive It warned that fees could be imposed. Lawmakers led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) also […]