Donna

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NEWS: 29-year-old Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros will defeat 15-term incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary for CO-01. Kiros, a first-time candidate and former attorney, dominated the Denver assembly and tapped into anti-incumbent sentiment.

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Three council members just announced (via press release and blog) that they're proposing a moratorium on data centers. As has been widely reported, Mayor Wilson has said she'll consider a moratorium in response to four companies' proposal to locate five huge AI data centers in Seattle.

Councilmembers introducing moratorium on data centers in Seattle - Seattle City Council Blog

Moratorium creates 365-day ban while resolution call for impact studies on infrastructure, economy, and public health SEATTLE – Today Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5), Councilmember Eddie Lin ...

council.seattle.gov

Washington is pretending to look busy with phony investigations—but don't let them distract you from the cover-up. The Epstein files remain hidden, and Pam Bondi still hasn’t appeared for questioning. No hearings. No deposition date. No answers.

Washington state just passed a law banning law enforcement (including federal ICE agents) from wearing masks or face coverings while on duty. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed it Thursday and it took effect immediately.

Some whales 🐋 are over 100 years old, smashing estimated life expectancies. A recent report concluded that most great whale species have an “unrecognised potential for great longevity that has been masked by the demographic disruptions of industrial whaling.” www.independent.co.uk/news/science...

Some whales live past 100 years, smashing previous life expectancy estimates: Report

A recent report published in Science Advances concluded that most great whale species have an’ unrecognized potential for great longevity’

independent.co.uk