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Travel guru Rick Steves is happy to pay more taxes

The travel icon and millionaire welcomed Washington's new 9.9% income tax on earnings over $1 million.

Fortune

Washington state’s ‘historic’ millionaire tax takes aim at super-rich – will it succeed?

As living costs rise, the state where Gates and Bezos made billions is targeting top earners – could other states follow?

The Guardian - US

Washington Slashes Estate Tax: Why Your Inheritance Still Isn't Safe

State lawmakers are rolling back record-high death taxes, but a new millionaire tax on top earners is waiting in the wings.

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NBA finally approves ‘potential’ team expansion in two US cities

The league is officially considering expanding past its current 30-team footprint

The Independent UK

Washington state bans all law enforcement - including ICE agents - from wearing masks while on duty

‘Law enforcement’s job is to protect us — yet, ICE is hiding from public accountability,’ Governor Bob Ferguson said

The Independent UK

Where was One Battle After Another filmed? The California locations behind the Oscar-winning movie

The Academy Award winner was filmed throughout California and Texas

The Independent UK

I’ve watched every Oscars 2026 movie — here’s the 5 you need to stream now

Oscars 2026 are this weekend, and if you need a helping hand to catch up before the ceremony, here are my top five favorite nominated flicks.

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Starbucks Founder to Flee Washington With $3.5B Fortune After State Passes Millionaires Tax

The founder of Starbucks announced he was moving to Florida just as Washington state Democrats voted to create the state's first income tax, targeting those who make more than $1 million a year.

International Business Times

Starbucks Billionaire Howard Schultz Leaves Seattle for Florida the Same Day Democrats Pass Income Tax Bill

Starbucks founder Howard Schultz decided to move to Miami from Seattle after Democrats passed an income tax bill for Washington to levy a 9.9% tax on households earnings $1 million annually.

International Business Times UK

One Battle After Another was the correct Best Picture winner

COMMENT: Paul Thomas Anderson’s blackly funny thriller was always considered the safe bet to take home the biggest prize at Sunday’s Oscars, but don’t confuse that for a movie playing it safe, writes Annabel Nugent

The Independent UK

A 9.9% Washington Millionaire Tax is Here: What's Next for High Earners?

Washington’s tax structure is headed for another significant shift that involves "taxing the rich." Will more states follow?

Kiplinger

I'm Even More Enthusiastic About Benicio Del Toro's Awards Noms After Finding Out He Came Up With One Battle After Another's Dojo Idea

He totally changed the film with his thoughts.

Cinemablend

Action thriller One Battle After Another dominates Bafta nominations

The film leads with 14 nods.

Evening Standard

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Bob Ferguson was already iconic before the Oscar nomination

Leonardo DiCaprio has picked up his sixth lead actor Oscar nomination for his role in “One Battle After Another.”

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Cinemablend

One Battle After Another Has A Thrilling Car Chase, And I Was Surprised to Learn It 'Went Through A Lot Of Different Versions'

This was one of my favorite scenes in the movie.

The Independent UK

Leonardo DiCaprio fears future of cinema amid ‘huge transition’

‘It’s changing at lightning speed,’ star said

The Guardian - US

Washington state flooding damage profound but unclear, governor warns

Record rains have forced hundreds of rescues, swamped communities and left rivers high, with more storms forecast

The Guardian - US

Atmospheric rivers – what to know about the storms inundating the Pacific north-west

This week’s weather system dumped 5tn gallons of rain on Washington state – and another one is threatening Canada

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The Guardian - US

Washington state flood waters receding after days of rescues and evacuations

No fatalities reported in flooding, which prompted Trump to approve emergency declaration request from governor

The Independent UK

Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington state

Record floodwaters are slowly receding in Washington state after triggering evacuations, inundating communities and prompting dramatic rescues from rooftops and vehicles

The Guardian - US

Flooding remains threat in Pacific north-west as Washington declares emergency

Torrential rain has caused mudslides, washed out roads and submerged vehicles with more deluges expected on Sunday

Cinemablend

Kate Winslet Revealed One Thing Fans Realized About Leonardo DiCaprio Thanks To One Battle After Another That She's Known Forever

She has seen his potential for a long, long time.

The Independent UK

Martin Scorsese reveals two reasons he works so well with Leonardo DiCaprio despite 32-year age gap

Longtime friends and collaborators are currently working on their seventh feature film together

The Independent UK

Catastrophic flooding in Washington state sees 100,000 people told to evacuate

Days of torrential and unrelenting rain have sent rivers flowing over their banks, prompting governor to warn that ‘lives will be at stake in the coming days’

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands in Washington could face evacuations as rain continues to pound the region

Tens of thousands of residents in western Washington are facing potential evacuation orders as another round of heavy rain drops on the region

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