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‘No Kings’ Protest Turns Into A Rallying Cry For Political Violence
In the fall of 2022, a disabled 300-pound Air Force veteran in his mid-70s by the name of Craig Robertson posted the following message on Facebook from his home in Provo, Utah: “Hey Merrick Garland, You Demented Weasel. Send your FBI SWAT team to...

Indian techie who once worked at Microsoft builds AI startup to simplify US visa process
An Indian techie has created a new way to navigate America’s notoriously complex visa system. Priyanka Kulkarni, a 34-year-old machine learning scientist, spent nine years on a visa before deciding to use artificial intelligence to make...

WEST SEATTLE HALLOWEEN: Opening night at ‘4040 House’
Thanks to Andrew for the photos and tip that the “4040 House” Halloween light show is now up and running. The team here puts on shows for Christmas season too; last year, though, nasty weather hit them hard, but they vowed to return for Halloween,...

‘Monday Night Football’ Live Stream Info: ‘MNF’ Schedule/Start Time, Prop Bets, Where To Watch ‘MNF’
We have another Monday night doubleheader on tap as the Detroit Lions host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Houston Texans go on the road to battle the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football! Week 7 concludes with four playoff hopefuls in need...

Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba playing tonight? Why Seahawks WR is off to slow start in Week 7
The Seattle Seahawks' passing attack goes as wide receiver Jaxson Smith-Njigba does, but he hasn't been able to get going early on in the Week 7 game against the Houston Texans. Smith-Njigba is off to a fantastic start to his season, as he entered...

‘Starting to find our identity, keep the confidence,’ C.J. Stroud, Texans’ offense look to stay in sync in Seattle
SEATTLE – C.J. Stroud is scanning and seeing the field with eyes wide open and a growing knowledge of an emerging offense hitting a growth spurt. And the Texans quarterback is enjoying the view and recent body of work from an offense that...

$1,500 tickets, $10 pop and a playoff run: The economics of being a Jays fan
'This has been tremendous for small businesses at a time when it's been really needed,' said former Orillian Troy Burtch, adding 'Go Jays go!' From Regent Park to Roncesvalles, Toronto Blue Jays mania has gripped the city — and businesses,...


Is Nico Collins playing tonight? Why Texans WR is off to quiet start vs. Seahawks
The Houston Texans' offense has struggled early on in the 2025 campaign and that has no doubt impacted wide receiver Nico Collins' production. Entering Week 7, Collins had just 312 yards and three touchdowns, which works out to an average of 62.4...

At least 8 people burglarize a Seattle smoke shop
Early Monday morning, masked thieves rammed a stolen car through Lake City Smoke Shop and stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. SEATTLE — A group of masked thieves used a stolen car to break into a North Seattle smoke shop overnight,...

Virginia beats Washington State with tiebreaking safety in final minutes
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s Kam Robinson and Hunter Osborne stuffed Kirby Vorhees in the end zone for a game-winning safety, sending the No. 18 Cavaliers to a wild 22-20 victory over Washington State on Saturday night. “I just came...

'It Is All About Trump': Brit Hume Breaks Down What 'No Kings' Reveals About Politics Today
Fox News chief political analyst Brit Hume said Monday that the recent “No Kings” rallies reveal how American politics remains centered around President Donald Trump. Saturday’s string of anti-Trump “No Kings” protests united left-wing groups that...

Two unique Bend startups among this year’s Bend Venture Conference winners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon has announced the winners and companies receiving investment at the 2025 Bend Venture Conference, which took place last week at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Here's Monday's full...

Seattle Mariners season ends, Springer’s Game 7 blast sends Blue Jays to 1st World Series since ’93
George Springer hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays over the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Monday night, sending Toronto to the World Series for the first time since 1993. The Mariners led 3-1 before Springer’s...

What We Learned From the 2025 Mr. Olympia
It’s more than a week since Derek Lunsford was crowned Mr. Olympia. And as things have settled since bodybuilding’s biggest event, there’s still plenty to talk about. I must say that this year, as a spectacle, the event was reminiscent of a real,...

Seahawks vs. Texans predictions and best bets: Seattle offense faces formidable defense
The Seattle Seahawks will attempt to get right at home in NFL Week 7 as they host the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. PT at Lumen Field. The road kings are coming home but should consider wearing their white road...

The Thomas Gase Guide: Best week in sports starts Tuesday
There’s a little something for everyone this week in sports. No matter what sport you enjoy the most, you’ll have to be in tune this week. From Tuesday until possibly Nov. 1 it’s the only time of the year that all four major sports will have...

Washington State blows 10-point lead to Virginia, loses 22-20 on late safety
Virginia linebacker Landon Danley (32) tackles Washington State wide receiver Tony Freeman (0) on a punt return during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18 2025, in Charlottesville, Va. (Robert Simmons / Associated...

Washington State’s upset bid unravels against No. 18 Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The noise sounded like a jet engine, loud enough to damage your hearing, loud enough to throw an entire game off its hinges. Whatever the decibel reading at Scott Stadium was, it was loud enough to bother AJ Vaipulu, the...

Shane Bieber starts for Blue Jays in ALCS Game 7 against Seattle Mariners
Open this photo in gallery:The Toronto Blue Jays' Shane Bieber pitches against the Seattle Mariners in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series in Seattle on Oct. 15.Alika Jenner/Getty Images This is exactly why the Blue Jays brought...