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Washington voters to decide on an initiative to repeal legislation establishing an income tax for households earning over $1 million and ban income taxes in general

Voters in Washington will decide on a ballot measure that would repeal legislation establishing an income tax for certain households and ban income taxes altogether on Nov. 3, 2026.

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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Says Students are Missing Aid They ‘Had No Idea’ Existed As He Pushes FAFSA Graduation Requirement

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) wants high school seniors to complete a financial aid form or formally opt out before graduating, arguing that too many students miss out on money for college, apprenticeships, and job training because they never apply.

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Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching this week (June 15-21)

Looking for something to watch on Prime Video this week? These are the three movies I'd recommend streaming first.

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Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching this week (June 8-14)

Looking for something to watch on Prime Video this week? I’ve dug through its trending movies and picked the three best options.

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3 best new to Prime Video movies to stream this weekend (May 29-31) — one is an epic Western starring Kevin Costner

Prime Video is always adding more movies, and these three recently added films are worthy of a spot in your watchlist this weekend.

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Nine still missing in Washington plant explosion as officials say no hope for survivors

Ten people were sent to the hospital, including two who later died, after a 900,000-gallon tank filled with white liquor ruptured

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3 new to Prime Video thriller movies to watch this week — one of them is a wild action-comedy starring ‘Harry Potter’ (May 26-June 1)

These are the latest Prime Video thriller movies to add to your watchlist, including a Liam Neeson flick, a wild action film with Daniel Radcliffe, and this year's Oscar winner for Best Picture.

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Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching this week (May 25-31)

Prime Video's top 10 movies list gives you a snapshot of the most popular films on the platform, and I've picked out the top 3 flicks.

Tom’s Guide

3 best new to Prime Video movies to stream this weekend (May 23-24) — one is a six-time Oscar winner

Looking for some Prime Video streaming suggestions? Here are the three new to Prime Video movies I'd stream this weekend.

Tom’s Guide

3 new to Prime Video thriller movies to watch this week — including a chilling psychological nightmare with a shocking twist (May 19-25)

Prime Video is adding a trio of great thriller movies this week, including a twist-fueled watch and this year's Best Picture winner.

Tom’s Guide

Washington state says Geo Group refuses to let health inspectors into detention facility

Washington state has asked a federal judge to force private prison operator The Geo Group to allow health inspectors into its for-profit immigration detention center in Tacoma, which has been the subject of thousands of complaints from detainees in recent years

The Independent UK

Travel guru Rick Steves is happy to pay more taxes

The travel icon and millionaire welcomed Washington's new 9.9% income tax on earnings over $1 million.

Fortune

Washington state’s ‘historic’ millionaire tax takes aim at super-rich – will it succeed?

As living costs rise, the state where Gates and Bezos made billions is targeting top earners – could other states follow?

The Guardian - US

Washington Slashes Estate Tax: Why Your Inheritance Still Isn't Safe

State lawmakers are rolling back record-high death taxes, but a new millionaire tax on top earners is waiting in the wings.

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NBA finally approves ‘potential’ team expansion in two US cities

The league is officially considering expanding past its current 30-team footprint

The Independent UK

Washington state bans all law enforcement - including ICE agents - from wearing masks while on duty

‘Law enforcement’s job is to protect us — yet, ICE is hiding from public accountability,’ Governor Bob Ferguson said

The Independent UK

Where was One Battle After Another filmed? The California locations behind the Oscar-winning movie

The Academy Award winner was filmed throughout California and Texas

Tom’s Guide

I’ve watched every Oscars 2026 movie — here’s the 5 you need to stream now

Oscars 2026 are this weekend, and if you need a helping hand to catch up before the ceremony, here are my top five favorite nominated flicks.

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International Business Times

Starbucks Founder to Flee Washington With $3.5B Fortune After State Passes Millionaires Tax

The founder of Starbucks announced he was moving to Florida just as Washington state Democrats voted to create the state's first income tax, targeting those who make more than $1 million a year.

International Business Times UK

Starbucks Billionaire Howard Schultz Leaves Seattle for Florida the Same Day Democrats Pass Income Tax Bill

Starbucks founder Howard Schultz decided to move to Miami from Seattle after Democrats passed an income tax bill for Washington to levy a 9.9% tax on households earnings $1 million annually.

The Independent UK

One Battle After Another was the correct Best Picture winner

COMMENT: Paul Thomas Anderson’s blackly funny thriller was always considered the safe bet to take home the biggest prize at Sunday’s Oscars, but don’t confuse that for a movie playing it safe, writes Annabel Nugent

Kiplinger

A 9.9% Washington Millionaire Tax is Here: What's Next for High Earners?

Washington’s tax structure is headed for another significant shift that involves "taxing the rich." Will more states follow?

Cinemablend

I'm Even More Enthusiastic About Benicio Del Toro's Awards Noms After Finding Out He Came Up With One Battle After Another's Dojo Idea

He totally changed the film with his thoughts.

Evening Standard

Action thriller One Battle After Another dominates Bafta nominations

The film leads with 14 nods.

The Independent UK

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Bob Ferguson was already iconic before the Oscar nomination

Leonardo DiCaprio has picked up his sixth lead actor Oscar nomination for his role in “One Battle After Another.”

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