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Is the world’s most important climate legislation about to die in US Congress?

Passage of the bill would probably spell the difference between the US meeting its climate goals and blowing right past them

The Guardian - US

‘It’s happening now’: how rising sea levels are causing a US migration crisis

The coming mass migration of flood-prone areas will have huge social and economic costs – but the government doesn’t have an adequate plan

The Guardian - US

This Seattle suburb banned cars from Main Street in response to COVID. They may never return

BOTHELL, Washington — Nearly two years ago, Bothell banned vehicles from a downtown street to promote outdoor dining and strolling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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India to face significant cost if aligned with Russia, US says

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden's top economic adviser said the administration has warned India against aligning itself with Russia, and that US officials have been "disappointed" with some of New Delhi's reaction to the Ukraine invasion.

The Times of India

The UK is cut adrift by Johnson’s Brexit fantasy – when Ukraine shows the need for solidarity

For all the prime minister’s ambitions on the world stage, the big decisions are being made by Washington and Brussels, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

'Small Number' of Ukraine Soldiers Get Drone Training in US

Ukrainian soldiers are being trained in the United States to operate the deadly Switchblade drones that Washington is supplying to Kyiv, a Pentagon official said Wednesday. Defense Department spokesman John Kirby said it was a "very small" number of Ukrainian troops who were already present in the US before Russia…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Analysis-China's balancing act over Ukraine offers Washington a subtle 'win'

China's abstentions on U.N. votes to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine are a "win", said the U.S. envoy to the United Nations, underscoring how Beijing's balancing act between its partner Russia and the West may be the best outcome for Washington.

Reuters

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Imran Khan's claim on US seeking to overturn his govt fictional: Ex-Trump official

WASHINGTON: Dubbing Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan's claim that the US is looking to overturn his government as “concocted”, a former top Trump administration official said Wednesday that the country is entering a period of political uncertainty.

The Times of India

Lightning fall to fourth in Atlantic with third straight loss

Turnovers and penalties proved too costly once again for the Lightning in a 4-3 loss in Washington on Wednesday night.

Tribune News Service

More sanctions hit Russia as Zelenskyy warns of new wartime hardships

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces carried out punishing strikes against key Ukrainian cities on Wednesday, brushing aside mounting world outrage over the execution-style killings of civilians even as Washington and its Western allies moved to impose sharp new sanctions against Moscow.

Los Angeles Times

Ex-Trump aides Dan Scavino, Peter Navarro held in contempt of Congress

WASHINGTON — The House voted Wednesday to hold two former top Trump administration officials in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas from the committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Tribune News Service

Washington grandad claims GP missed diagnosing terminal cancer for years - and refused blood test because 'tests cost the NHS money'

Geoff Duke says he pleaded with his GP to take a blood test as he struggled with severe back pain. But he said his GP refused and it wasn't until he switched to a new doctor that his incurable blood cancer was discovered.

Chronicle Live

Vice president's staffer, others test positive for the coronavirus after weekend gathering

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris' communications director tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday, the second close contact of the vice president to become infected in less than a month.

Los Angeles Times

Yellen faces bipartisan pressure to toughen Russia sanctions

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was pushed by legislators from both sides of the aisle Wednesday to strengthen moves to cut off financial links with Russia, and was queried on the Biden administration’s readiness to impose sanctions on China in the event it moved aggressively toward Taiwan.

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Russia-Ukraine live news: UN suspends Russia from rights council

Ukraine news from April 7: UN members vote 93-24 in favour of a resolution suspending Russia from UN human rights body.

Los Angeles Times

More sanctions hit Russia as Zelenskyy warns of new wartime hardships

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces Wednesday carried out punishing strikes against key Ukrainian cities, brushing aside mounting world outrage over the execution-style killings of civilians even as Washington and its Western allies moved to impose sharp new sanctions against Moscow.

The Independent UK

Greg Abbott says Texas will use charter buses to ship ‘illegal immigrants’ to Washington DC

Texas governor wants to ship ‘hordes’ of migrants to DC

Al Jazeera

Can Iran and the US finalise their nuclear talks?

Iran and the US continue to push each other to make concessions as they face internal pressure.

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WA employers will soon have to be upfront about salaries in job postings

Starting in January, job postings in Washington will have to include some dollar signs.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Rep. Wasserman Schultz tests positive for COVID, a day after school tour with secretary of education

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has tested positive for COVID-19, the nine-term House member announced Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Times

Biden administration imposes new sanctions on Russia, Putin’s daughters

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Wednesday imposed a fresh round of sanctions on two Russian banks and wealthy individuals, including President Vladimir Putin’s daughters, following revelations of atrocities in Ukraine, the White House announced.

Tribune News Service

Biden to block new investments in Russia by Americans

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will be signing an executive order blocking any new investments in Russia by Americans, White House economics adviser Brian Deese told reporters Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times

More sanctions hit Russia as Zelenskyy warns of new wartime hardships

Los Angeles Times

Lawmakers question oil executives on price gouging, but seem cool to price controls

WASHINGTON — As consumers fume over skyrocketing prices for gasoline and other commodities, congressional Democrats on Wednesday called executives from big oil companies on the carpet to explain why they appear to be making unseemly fat profits in the face of an international crisis.

Tribune News Service

With Senate readying vote on insulin bill, advocates seek changes

WASHINGTON — Advocates and some lawmakers are hoping to add provisions for the uninsured to a Senate bill that would cap insulin copays for some insured patients — and to do so before the chamber votes on the measure, possibly this month.

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