5 lacking in capsized vessel: On Sunday, the US Coast Guard obtained a mayday name from the Wind Walker, a fishing vessel off the southwest coast of Juneau, Alaska. The ship reportedly capsized as a result of tough climate with 5 folks on board. Rescue crews confronted “heavy snow, winds as much as 60 mph and 6-foot seas.”
He is operating: King County Council (KCC) Member Girmay Zahilay formally launched his marketing campaign for King County Government. Zahilay has served on the KCC since 2020 and says he desires to make the county safer and extra inexpensive. Zahilay is the third candidate to hitch the horse race for the chief workplace. His colleague, Council Member Claudia Balducci can also be operating, as is County Assessor John Wilson. You’ll be able to learn all about his marketing campaign plans in Ashley’s piece this morning. His pet concern, if elected, shall be “his dedication to supporting staff and labor rights in Seattle.” He’s additionally open to progressive taxation akin to a payroll tax.
A foggy morning: A fog advisory is in impact till round 10 am on Monday. Cautious on these commutes. Look out for ghost ships lurking within the murk. As soon as that is over with, it ought to be sunny once more.
🌫️ Pockets of dense fog are filling in throughout the world this morning, so take it sluggish in your morning commute! Try the view of the fog from the House Needle Panocam 👀 #WAwx pic.twitter.com/kfdOXto6Kz
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) December 2, 2024
SAM on strike: I do know it’s good museum climate, however for now, discover a totally different one. The guards on the Seattle Artwork Museum began an indefinite strike this weekend. The guards unionized in Could 2022 and have been bargaining with the museum for greater than two years. The strike is indefinite, so in the event you’re in search of one other exhibit to discover, try the Frye.
A pardon for Hunter: President Joe Biden issued a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, on Sunday evening. The pardon is for all offenses Hunter “dedicated or could have dedicated or taken half in in the course of the interval from January 1, 2014 by December 1, 2024.” The pardon comes proper earlier than Hunter was due for sentencing in his gun costs circumstances in addition to sentencing in his federal tax evasion case. The president beforehand stated he would not pardon Hunter’s crimes. Perhaps Hunter received Joe over on the Thanksgiving dinner desk? On his choice, Biden stated, “I imagine within the justice system, however as I’ve wrestled with this, I additionally imagine uncooked politics has contaminated this course of and it led to a miscarriage of justice – and as soon as I made this choice this weekend, there was no sense in delaying it additional. I hope People will perceive why a father and a President would come to this choice.”
Republicans are pissed about this pardon: They don’t like Biden saying “lol jk” about not pardoning his son. They’re calling him a liar. Some Democrats aren’t thrilled both, saying this “is a nasty precedent.”
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— The Onion (@theonion.com) December 1, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Trump picks conspiracy theorist to guide FBI: The president-elect introduced one other cupboard decide. This time he desires infamous “deep state” conspiracy theorist Kash Patel to guide the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Based on the Guardian, Patel is an enormous FBI critic and “has threatened to fireside its prime echelons and shut down the company’s headquarters.” Patel’s assumption of the function relies on the incumbent chief, additionally a Trump decide, resigning or being fired. Regardless, senators from either side of the aisle have indicated that Patel may face a tough time successful affirmation votes. Nonetheless, Trump’s lackeys within the Senate suppose Patel is a good selection.
Gaza Soup Kitchen chef killed: An Israeli strike killed chef Mahmoud Almadhoun on Saturday. Almadhoun began and ran the Gaza Soup Kitchen, a corporation devoted to feeding the plenty throughout famine. He cooked each day scorching meals and supplied recent water to those that wanted it. Based on Almadhoun’s brother, an Israeli drone “unloaded its payload instantly underneath Mahmoud’s ft.” Further gunfire prevented Almadhoun’s buddies from getting him to the close by hospital. As a substitute, he died from his accidents.
Large Ten pressure: The College of Michigan and The Ohio State College have been fined $100,000 apiece after their soccer gamers fought one another on Saturday. The rivalry recreation between the groups ended with Michigan revelry. Then the Michigan group planted their “M” flag in the midst of the Ohio’s “O” at centerfield. This was a step too far for the Ohio group. The groups brawled. Police used their pepper spray liberally. Now, the groups have their fines.
Elton John cannot see: An an infection left music legend Elton John with practically no sight. He has restricted imaginative and prescient in just one eye. Whereas he heals, the affliction means Elton hasn’t been capable of see the brand new “Satan Wears Prada” musical which he wrote the rating for. “It’s arduous for me to see it, however I like to listen to it and, boy, it sounded good tonight,” he stated.
Excellent news? The Oxford College Press phrase of the 12 months is “mind rot.”
A tune to your Monday: Hunter Biden as soon as apparently pulled out his cellphone in a non-public strip membership room and performed Fleet Foxes.
