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Washington State Enacts Rent Stabilization LawGovernor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1217 into law, imposing limits on rent increases in Washington, positioning the state among the first in the nation to protect tenants. The law caps rent hikes at 7% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is lower, and also applies to single-family homes, addressing the urgent need for affordable housing amid rising homelessness. Ferguson, alongside bill sponsor Sen. Emily Alvarado, emphasized the importance of stable...

Virginia Teen Killed in Shooting During PrankIn Virginia, an 18-year-old boy, Michael Bosworth Jr., was fatally shot by homeowner Tyler Chase Butler, 27, while Bosworth and friends were filming a ding-dong ditch prank for TikTok around 3 a.m. Butler has been charged with second-degree murder and other offenses, claiming he believed the teens were attempting to break into his home. Bosworth, a senior at Massaponax High School, was killed just hours before the school prom,...

Concerns Over HHS Autism Database InitiativeAutism experts voiced concerns after the Department of Health and Human Services, led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced plans to create a database using Medicare and Medicaid patient data to investigate autism's root causes. Critics, including Alison Singer of the Autism Science Foundation, worry about patient privacy and the lack of transparency regarding data collection and management, noting that the project does not incorporate input from the autism...

Newark Airport Travel SlowdownAir traffic at Newark Liberty International Airport will be slowed due to runway construction and staffing issues, despite assurances from officials that travel remains safe. The FAA has confirmed that measures are being taken to enhance safety, including improving technology and increasing air traffic controller staffing. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby emphasized the safety of flights, stating that pilots are well-trained to handle situations where communication with air traffic control is lost,...

A federal judge questioned a Justice Department attorney about inconsistent statements from the Trump administration regarding over 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members sent to El Salvador's CECOT prison. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg highlighted Trump's claims of being able to facilitate the return of a deported individual, while the DOJ maintained that the migrants received minimal notice prior to their transfer. The judge indicated he would address the issue of constructive custody and possible violations...

SummaryCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, asserting that Canada "is not for sale" amid Trump's comments about the country potentially becoming the 51st US state. Carney, who won the recent election on a platform of resisting Trump's tariffs and annexation rhetoric, faced mixed reactions from Canadians about his performance in the meeting and its potential long-term impacts. The discussion reflects ongoing tensions in US-Canada relations and...