White House denies Biden criticized two Democratic senators for voting with GOP
OlegAlbinksy/iStock (WASHINGTON) — White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday denied President Joe Biden was criticizing Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., during remarks the day before in Tulsa, when he jabbed that two
70% of adults in 12 states have received at least 1 COVID vaccine dose: CDC
narvikk/iStock (WASHINGTON) — A dozen states passed a major vaccine milestone Wednesday as more than 70% of their adult populations have received at least one coronavirus vaccine dose, according to health data. The situation, however, contrasts with
Sequim Council to review, possibly revise, recruitment profile for City Manager on June 2
SEQUIM – The Sequim City Council will host a special meeting tonight to review the recruitment profile submitted today by search firm CEO Colin Baenziger, hired to assist in the search of a new City Manager. The
New York City could wait weeks for ranked choice mayoral primary results
adamkaz/iStock (NEW YORK) — With only ten days until early voting begins, eight Democratic candidates vying to be New York City’s chief executive will take the debate stage in person for the first time Wednesday night. It’s
Record 41 female CEOs among Fortune 500 includes 2 Black women for 1st time
monkeybusinessimages/iStock (NEW YORK) — This year’s Fortune 500 list was a record-breaking affair for female CEOs, with 41 woman-run companies making the cut. The annual list, which ranks America’s largest companies, also made history as two African
Need to reach an airline? Prepare to wait on hold for hours
EllenMoran/iStock (NEW YORK) — As U.S. air carriers see record pandemic-era travel, customers are taking to social media to vent their frustration over two-, three- and four-hour wait times to reach a reservation agent at the nation’s
County extends distancing shelter through summer
PORT ANGELES – A shelter for homeless needing to distance will continue operating in Port Angeles through the end of summer. Yesterday, Clallam County Commissioners approved an extension of the agreements for the distancing shelter located near
Blowout in New Mexico special election a hopeful sign for Democrats
Alex Wong/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Democrat Melanie Stansbury won the special election in New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday night, cinching a landslide victory for her party. The state congresswoman outpaced her closest rival, state
10,000 Olympic volunteers reportedly quit prior to 2020 Tokyo Games
mbbirdy/iStock (TOKYO) — Around 10,000 of the 80,000 volunteers who signed up to help at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have quit, according to public broadcaster NHK on Wednesday. The report comes amid increasing public calls
Amazon Prime Day 2021 dates announced: What to know
Evgenia Parajanian/iStock (NEW YORK) — Thought you had to wait until October to reap the benefits of Amazon Prime Day this year? Well, think again! Amazon announced Wednesday it is bringing back its sale extravaganza as a