Seattle voters to decide fate of $1.55B transportation levy that would cost median homeowners $546 a year
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has approved a $1.55 billion transportation tax, setting up voters to make a final decision this November on the largest tax proposal in city history. If the tax is approved, it will generate funds. The funds will go towards other transportation needs, such as building sidewalks, resurfacing […]
UK will give Ukraine £3bn a year ‘for as long as it takes’, says Starmer | Defence policy
Keir Starmer said his new government would stick to plans to spend at least £3 billion a year on military aid to Ukraine for as long as the conflict with Russia continues. Speaking after his first official bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit in Washington, the prime minister confirmed that […]
Where the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese Rookie of the Year battle stands
The rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese is dominating the WNBA Rookie of the Year race. Clark, the Fever’s first overall pick in this year’s draft, earned ROTY honors midway through the season, beating Reese, the Sky’s seventh pick. According to the Associated Press. The AP asked a panel of 15 voters, who also […]
Billy Wagner holding out Hall of Fame hope before final year on ballot
Just to be safe, Billy Wagner joked that he’ll throw bullpen pitches every few weeks. “I’m just trying to not blow a save between now and January,” the former Mets closer said Tuesday before his former team hosts the Nationals to open a six-game home series before the All-Star break. “We’ll see how it goes […]
Mailbag: What are the three best UFC fights still to come this year?
This week is an off week in the world of mixed martial arts, but the biggest event is Nate Diaz versus Jorge Masvidal Boxing matches. And since we’re halfway through the year, we’ll answer any and all questions you might have, like what was the best match of the year? Dustin Poirier“The Last Dance” Jiri […]