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Washington’s Long-Term Care Program Is Changing Again in 2026 — Here’s What Workers Need to Know

Washington workers aren’t seeing a new payroll tax rate this year, but the state’s long-term care program is still shifting in ways that affect your paycheck, your eligibility, and your future benefits. The WA Cares Fund continues to take 0.58% of wages, yet 2026 brings a new round of rule…

Budget and the Bees

Homeowners in These 3 States Need To Know The Rules About Collecting Rainwater

The idea that you can’t just set a barrel under your gutter and collect rain sounds almost rebellious. Water falls from the sky, lands on your roof, and somehow the government wants paperwork involved? It feels counterintuitive at first glance.

Frugal Gardening

That’s entertainment! Or not. State of the Union 2026

Jason Dick and Brandon Wetherbee discuss the artistic merits of the 2026 State of the Union, whether Hollywood or Washington is the entertainment capital and the reasons for sitting through President Donald Trump’s 1 hour, 47-minute, 43-second event. Show Notes:

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Medals and MAGA: Trump’s golden age meets a divided house

TOI correspondent from Washington: In a red-blooded, chest-thumping spectacle that leaned heavily into economic nationalism and military triumphalism, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday delivered a State of the Union address that painted a portrait of a nation in the midst of a "Golden Age," amid visible partisan fissures.

The Times of India

Man who stabbed four to death in Washington state had history of mental health issues

Man, 32, shot dead by deputy after stabbing attack was the subject of domestic violence protection orders

The Guardian - US

US accused of ‘shameless exploitation’ over proposed Zambian health aid deal

Leaked draft of $1bn memorandum of understanding reveals mandatory targets, sharing of data, and reported access to mining concessions

The Guardian - UK

EU–US trade deal stalled over legal uncertainty, MEP Andrews tells Euronews

The Irish MEP told Euronews’ flagship morning show Europe Today that in the current circumstances, where nobody is sure whether Washington's new tariffs are fully compliant with the law, it would be more prudent to pause the EU–US trade deal.

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Historical NFL Vertical Jump Results for Players from West

The vertical jump is used tat the NFL Combine as a metric of muscular strength, anaerobic power, and raw explosiveness.

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US and South Korean militaries will have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate

The U.S. and South Korean militaries say they will conduct their annual springtime exercises next month to bolster their combined defense posture amid a deepening diplomatic freeze with nuclear-armed North Korea

The Independent UK

Trump threatens Tehran and hails Maduro capture in fiery State of the Union address

The US president touted his record in the longest State of the Union, sparking heckles and standing ovations alike as he defended tariff and immigration policies and warned Iran over nuclear ambitions.

Euronews

Trump honors National Guard members shot in Washington

President Donald Trump has presented the Purple Heart medal during his State of the Union Address and honored two National Guard members who were shot while patrolling in Washington last year

The Independent UK

Starmer to face questions in Commons for first time since Mandelson arrest

The former ambassador to Washington was arrested on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Evening Standard

Washington’s Senior Tax Freeze Isn’t Automatic — The Income Check That Can Save You Thousands

Washington State offers some decent property tax protections, but what many seniors don’t realize is that they must apply and re-qualify for the tax freeze....

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Suspect and 4 others are dead after stabbing near Tacoma, Washington, authorities say

Authorities say a man fatally stabbed four people before being shot by a sheriff’s deputy outside a home northwest of Tacoma, Washington, on Tuesday

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Four dead after mass stabbing outside a home in Washington, cops say

A sheriff’s deputy fired on a male suspect accused of stabbing multiple people outside the home near Gig Harbor

The Guardian - US

Man stabs four people to death in Washington state

Victims, as well as 32-year-old suspect, confirmed dead after incident in town west of Tacoma, says county sheriff’s office

Euronews

EU Commission urges MEPs to vote through EU-US deal despite fresh tariffs

EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič is pressing MEPs to push through the EU-US trade deal after Washington urged Brussels to honour its commitments – but the US Supreme Court's recent ruling striking down Trump's tariffs raises doubts about the validity of the 2025 agreement.

The Independent UK

House will vote on requiring locator systems that would have prevented Washington midair collision

Legislation on the floor of the U.S. House could determine whether planes are required to carry more locator technology

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Why Indian-origin Jay Bhattacharya's dual health roles has Washington worried

The CDC’s top job has been unsettled for months. President Donald Trump’s initial nominee, former Florida representative David Weldon, failed to secure sufficient Senate support. Susan Monarez, a longtime federal scientist who stepped in as interim director and was later nominated permanently, was subsequently pushed out. Jim O’Neill, a deputy…

Euronews

World’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford reaches Crete

Washington has built up its biggest military presence in the Middle East in decades as it pushes Iran for concessions on its nuclear programme.

The Times of India

Bored of Peace? Mike Huckabee's 'fine if Israel takes Middle East' remark angers Trump's Arab allies

A podcast remark about biblical borders triggers diplomatic backlash, exposing fault lines in Trump’s Middle East strategy and within MAGA itself.

The Times of India

'Like 1990 Persian Gulf War I': Ex-Nato commander warns US Middle East buildup mirrors 'Dante’s Inferno'

Former NATO commander Admiral James Stavridis likened the US military buildup around Iran to "Dante's Inferno," describing concentric rings of firepower. This massive deployment includes strategic bombers, two aircraft carrier groups, and Tomahawk missile capabilities. The move comes amid escalating US-Iran tensions, with Washington ordering non-essential staff out of Lebanon…

International Business Times UK

Washington Declassifies Evidence of Chinese Underground Nuclear Blast as Arms Race Fears Mount

A US official has presented evidence of a secret Chinese nuclear test, raising tensions in global arms control discussions.

Euronews

MEPs freeze US trade deal after Trump erupts over Supreme Court ruling

European Parliament negotiators on Monday suspended the EU-US trade pact, as threats from Washington and a US Supreme Court ruling cast doubt over the validity of the 2025 agreement.

Latin Times

Anonymous Text Message Sent To People In Iran Saying 'The US President Is a Man Of Action, Wait And See': Report

People in Iran received an anonymous text message on Monday with an ominous message as the standoff between Tehran and Washington continues: "The US president is a man of action. Wait and see."

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