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Biden signs Ukraine bill, seeks $40B aid, in Putin rejoinder

Washington is seeking to portray a united front against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Panthers force overtime in final minutes, beat Capitals in OT to even series at 2-2

The Florida Panthers were all but doomed. There were less three minutes separating them from a near-insurmountable series deficit and, with no goaltender in their net and an extra skater on the ice, they were one shot away from overtime or one away from an almost-certain Game 4 loss to…

Miami Herald · May 10, 2022

Child welfare decisions should not be made by computer algorithms

Illinois wisely stopped using algorithms in child welfare cases, but at least 26 states and Washington, D.C. have considered using them, and at least 11 have deployed them. A recent investigation found they are often unreliable and perpetuate racial disparities,

Chicago Sun-Times · May 10, 2022

Washington Post wins public service Pulitzer for Capitol attack coverage

Paper beat out two other finalists, the New York Times and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Guardian - US · May 9, 2022

Cat owner wins $125k settlement after pet accused of trespassing in Washington state neighbourhood

Anna Danieli’s tabby Miska had been fined more than $30,000

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

Biden signs Ukraine 'lend-lease' bill in rejoinder to Putin

Washington is seeking to portray a united front against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

US requests UN Security Council meeting on North Korea

Meeting, which diplomats say will take place Wednesday, comes after Pyongyang carried out 15th missile test this year.

Al Jazeera · May 9, 2022

U.N. Security Council due to meet Wednesday on North Korea, say diplomats

The U.N. Security Council is due to meet on Wednesday at the request of the United States to discuss North Korea's latest missile launches, diplomats said, as Washington pushes the 15-member body to strengthen sanctions on Pyongyang.

Reuters · May 9, 2022

How do you tax NFTs? States are in a quandary.

Washington is the first state to give guidance on NFTs and sales tax.

Axios · May 9, 2022

Inflation and worker shortage fuel push on immigration bills

WASHINGTON — Rep. Dan Newhouse had a message for the grassroots organizers who gathered outside the Capitol to discuss what chances remain for bipartisan immigration legislation, such as his bill to address the labor shortages harming farmers in both red and blue states.

Tribune News Service · May 9, 2022