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Jan 12 2023
News
Several whale species in Seattle area rebounded in 2022
It was a banner year for several whale species in Seattle-area waters with double the sightings of one species of orca from a mere five years earlier, according to the Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA). Driving the news: Last year saw a record-breaking number of sightings of Bigg’s killer whales — also known as transients — and humpback whales in the waters of Washington state and British
AxiosMar 16 2023
Opinion
Banning TikTok is a bad solution to the wrong problem
No more glow-ups. No more 10-second viral dances. No more short lessons on how to clean your stove. Banning TikTok would potentially save users a lot of time scrolling through incredibly addictive content.
But a ban would be an entirely un-American, undemocratic and inappropriate response to an unproven risk that the Chinese-owned platform will share users’ data with Beijing for
Washington PostJan 12 2023
News
Department of Health confirms newest covid-19 strain has been reported in Arkansas
Arkansas health officials are watching as some cases of the newest covid-19 omicron variant, XBB.1.5, have been confirmed in the state. As of Wednesday, data doesn't show the variant as the dominant strain and covid-19 cases, which were increasing during and after the holidays, are starting to plateau, Dr. Joel Tumlison, Arkansas Department of Health medical director for immunizations, said. "
Arkansas Democrat-GazetteJan 06 2023
News
See how much real estate prices decreased in Visalia, Tulare, Tulare County the week of Dec. 25
The median price per square foot for a home in Visalia, Tulare, Tulare County decreased in the last week to $209. Prior to this, the median price per square foot of a home sold in Visalia, Tulare, Tulare County was $219. In the past week, a 2,030-square-foot home on North Duke Street in Visalia sold for $424,500. The figures in this text are based on sales registered during the week of Dec. 26
The Fresno BeeFeb 28 2023
News
Majority of countries guarantee paid paternity leave — but not the U.S.
Sixty-three percent of countries around the world provide guaranteed paid parental leave for fathers, according to a report out Tuesday morning from the World Policy Analysis Center.
Why it matters: Though support is growing for paternity leave, there's still a stigma attached to men who take time off to care for their children. Yet, studies find numerous benefits for the economy, for
AxiosMar 06 2023
Perspectives Blog
AllSides News Briefing: March 6, 2023
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Hello! I’m AllSides Managing Editor Henry A. Brechter. It’s Monday, March 6, 2023. Here’s your AllSides balanced briefing for today.
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AllSides StaffFeb 28 2023
News
Ransomware attack on US Marshals Service affects ‘law enforcement sensitive information’
A ransomware attack on the US Marshals Service has affected a computer system containing “law enforcement sensitive information,” including personal information belonging to targets of investigations, a US Marshals Service spokesperson said Monday evening.
“The affected system contains law enforcement sensitive information, including returns from legal process, administrative
CNN (Online News)Jan 11 2023
News
Concord Area Adoptable Pets: Cats, Dogs, More
If you’re hoping to add a fluffy ball of love and affection to your household, you should check out these animal shelters in the Concord area for a pet to adopt. Over 6 million pets are given to shelters each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all shelter animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA
Patch.comJan 11 2023
News
See Latest Pets Up For Adoption In The Carlsbad Area
If you’re wanting to add a fluffy ball of love and affection to your family, look no further than these shelters in and around Carlsbad for a pet you can take home. Millions of companion animals are surrendered to animal shelters each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all animals are adopted each year,
Patch.comFeb 07 2023
Analysis
Will the disappearing jobs in tech and media ever come back?
When the economy gets worse, companies cut their advertising budgets. This truism has played out throughout the last year as economists have nagged about a potential US recession.
Companies dependent on advertising revenue, including some of the largest firms in Silicon Valley, have felt the brunt of this pull-back. After experiencing 25% growth in 2021 fueled by pandemic internet usage
Quartz