Goooood morning: Okay so the government-provided climate says we are going to see a small probability of a drizzly morning earlier than 8 am, however then type of sunny day with a excessive of 57 levels.
Washington loves a wealth tax: A brand new statewide ballot reveals that 66 % of Washingtonians would assist a property tax on monetary belongings of greater than $250 million, in line with the Seattle Instances. The folks polled mentioned they’d assist that cash going to schooling spending, however then additionally they mentioned they’d moderately see state authorities spending cuts to pay for schooling greater than a brand new tax. I am type of unclear on whether or not pollsters requested them, “However what if the brand new tax was nonetheless simply that wealth tax?”
Teen arrested in relation to taking pictures deaths of 5 folks: King County Sheriff’s deputies found the our bodies of 5 folks, two adults and three “younger teenagers” at a home in Southeast Seattle early Monday morning. Deputies arrested one teen on the scene and took one other to the hospital, in line with the Related Press.
Harrell’s pal makes use of a slur: Darrell Powell, a pal of Mayor Bruce Harrell, was dismissed as interim CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority after he known as somebody “an affirmative motion retard rent,” in line with KUOW. Data additionally present he could have made some homophobic and anti-trans feedback as effectively.
Talking of slurs: How did I miss Hannah Krieg’s third anniversary at The Stranger. In all probability as a result of I used to be deep within the depths of SECB hell. Glad three-years-and-one-month at The Stranger, Hannah. One of many hardest working folks at this paper, she’s turn into an establishment. She’s you. She’s me. She deserves your loyalty. She’s Hannah Krieg.
I solely care about The Stranger due to you anyway
— 💔kat. (@popedelicious) September 27, 2024
WNBA calls for greater pay: After a season of elevated attendance and scores, the WNBA has mentioned it refuses to accept its rookies making actually lower than I do on common, in line with NPR. A rookie’s minimal wage is about $64,000, and the very best a veteran participant makes is about $241,000. Examine that to an NBA participant who makes a minimal of greater than 1,000,000 {dollars}.
Israel’s assault plans for Iran: Some prime secret paperwork bought leaked or hacked, the Biden Administration nonetheless is not positive which, however these paperwork present Israels plans for an assault on Iran, in line with the Related Press. The paperwork unfold round Telegram Channels. In the meantime, Israeli airstrikes proceed to pound Lebanon and Gaza.
Donald Trump leads Kamala Harris in Georgia: With the election simply weeks away, the presidential election seems to be a toss up, however Trump has gained within the swing state of Georgia, in line with the Atlanta Journal-Structure. President Joe Biden received Georgia in 2020 by about 12,000 votes, however a latest ballot reveals Trump up by 4 factors, with a margin of error of three.1 %.
In his closing argument for the election, Donald Trump’s obsession with trans folks has led him to give attention to taking healthcare away from a small group of People.
That is in stark distinction to @KamalaHarris, whose focus has been on increasing healthcare entry for all People. pic.twitter.com/yyrJtb4V9h
— Rep. Zooey Zephyr (@ZoAndBehold) October 21, 2024
FTC says no extra faux evaluations: A brand new FTC rule took impact Monday banning evaluations attributed to faux folks, created by synthetic intelligence, individuals who don’t have any precise expertise with the services or products, and simply normal lies a couple of product, in line with the Related Press. Be ready for some brutally trustworthy evaluations of your native espresso retailers by me.
Nilüfer Yanya on the Crocodile: My pal and part-time Slog music advisor Kevin invited me to see Nilüfer Yanya on the Crocodile final weekend. Like midway by means of the live performance he identified that her saxophonist’s identify is Jazzi Bobbi. One thing so satisfying about that. Have a pay attention!
