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Dramatic lightning illuminates Washington skies as thunderstorms roll in – Watch

Thunderstorm in Washington Intense thunderstorms swept across western Washington on Wednesday night, lighting up the regional skies with electrical displays.The storms brought substantial rainfall, causing localised urban flooding, whilst hail fell across the Puget Sound area. KOMO news chief meteorologist Shannon O’Donnell reported hail measuring 0.9 inches over the Olympics.Lightning strikes caused significant damage to […]

37 workers arrested in immigration raid at Washington roofing company

Federal immigration agents arrested 37 workers on Wednesday during a raid at a roofing business in northern Washington. Officers from US immigration and customs enforcement (ICE), homeland security investigations, and customs and border protection arrived at Mt Baker Roofing‘s warehouse in Bellingham, near the Canadian border, at around 7.30 am.Eyewitnesses described a dramatic scene as […]

Mallory McMorrow: ‘We need new leaders’: Michigan’s Mallory McMorrow announces Senate candidacy, pushes for ‘new generation’ in Washington

File photo: Michigan state Senator Mallory McMorrow (Picture credit: AP) Michigan state Senator Mallory McMorrow has officially entered the race for the US Senate, aiming to succeed retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters. The 38-year-old Democrat, who has gained national recognition for her fiery speeches and progressive stance, declared her candidacy on Wednesday, positioning herself as […]

United Airlines flight apparently hit kite while landing at Washington Reagan airport

A United Airlines aircraft landing at Washington Reagan National Airport on Saturday reportedly collided with a kite during its descent from Houston.According to Air Traffic Control recordings, the crew noticed the kite hovering above Gravelly Point, a park situated near the runway along the Potomac River’s Virginia shoreline. The area prohibits kite flying due to […]

Two killed, four injured in shooting at Washington house party

This is a representational image Two people were killed and four others were reported injured after a gunfire erupted in a house during an ongoing party early Saturday morning in Washington‘s Tacoma, according to authorities.The Pierce County sheriff’s department reported that a male juvenile had been taken into custody in connection with the shooting, however, […]

‘Loss of separation’: FAA investigates near-miss between Delta flight and Air Force jet near Washington DC

The federal aviation administration (FAA) is investigating a near midair collision between a Delta Air Lines flight and a US Air Force jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Friday. The incident took place just months after a tragic collision at the same airport in January that claimed 67 lives.Delta Air Lines Flight […]

Microsoft, Amazon, The Washington Post, and other US companies laying off in 2025 | World News

In the United States, the wave of layoffs seen over the past two years is set to persist into 2025, affecting diverse industries including tech, media, finance, manufacturing, and retail. These workforce reductions come amidst a backdrop of economic challenges and rapid technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). According to a report by Business […]