Oklahoma concedes that wastewater wells cause quakes The Republican-dominated government of Oklahoma conceded today that science has conclusively demonstrated that the underground disposal of wastewater
LaunchSeattle ranks #1 in conversion to credit unions
According to data from Nielsen Scarborough, a record 31.5 percent of people in the Seattle metropolitan area now use a credit union as their primary
LaunchAs Star Wars: The Force Awakens approaches, fans get creative with in-universe humor
The long-awaited release of the next installment of Star Wars is drawing increasingly nearer. To help pass the time, a number of Star Wars fans
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IBM was arrogant in saying, ‘We’ll give them some tech and then innovate faster than them,’ and that wasn’t the case. — Clyde V. Prestowitz,
LaunchHere’s what China closing coal-fired power plants means for emissions
Here’s what China closing coal-fired power plants means for emissions The world’s most populous country has decided to shut down a number of extremely dirty,
LaunchCruisin! How a Mariners fan learned to love Nelson Cruz
Hated Texas Ranger to Player I’m glad we didn’t sign last year to Player I’m annoyed we overpaid for this year to Player I’m reconciled
LaunchO’Malley: Are Democrats ready to lead on principle?
The bigger issue is, do we have the ability as a party to lead by our principles? Or are we going to conduct polls every
LaunchIn plain sight: How the Marathassa oil spill took hours to find
In plain sight: How the Marathassa oil spill took hours to find A fuel spill in Vancouver’s picturesque English Bay has raised serious questions about
LaunchJustice Department on verge of opposing Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger
Justice Department on verge of opposing Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger Staff attorneys with the United States Department of Justice are said to be preparing a
LaunchPresident Obama scolds Republicans for putting Loretta Lynch’s nomination in limbo
There are times where the dysfunction in the Senate just goes too far… This is an example of it. It’s gone too far. Enough! Enough!
LaunchMicrosoft announces its standalone Open Tech subsidiary will “rejoin” company
Some interesting news from across town today: Microsoft is shuttering its three-year old Microsoft Open Technologies subsidiary, which the company originally created to “advance Microsoft’s
LaunchBig Oil is about to lose control of the auto industry
Big Oil is about to lose control of the auto industry A pollution-free revolution is about to shake up the automobile industry, resulting in cars
LaunchTurboTax maker linked to astroturf campaign against free, simple tax filing
TurboTax maker linked to astroturf campaign against free, simple tax filing Intuit and its allies are continuing to work against proposals for what’s known as
LaunchIs NATO losing its edge on defense?
Is NATO losing its edge on defense? The BBC talks to several former military leaders and security analysts who worry that the United States and
LaunchThe U.S. House “Anti-Science” Committee: What climate crisis?
The U.S. House “Anti-Science” Committee: What climate crisis? The Seattle Post-Intelligencer‘s Joel Connelly shares highlights from the opening address delivered by U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer
LaunchNate Cohn: Marco Rubio is talented, but out of position
Mr. Rubio’s failed effort at immigration overhaul exemplifies the challenges he faces. He held twenty percent of the vote in primary polls at the beginning
LaunchGetting Started: Hillary Clinton declares for the presidency (VIDEO)
Hillary Clinton says she is “running for president because everyday Americans need a champion—and she wants to be that champion.” Watch her announcement video to
LaunchA new phase in anti-Obama attacks
If this insurrection is driven by something other than a blend of ideological extremism and personal animosity, it is not clear what that might be.
LaunchLet the tweets fly! Donald Trump, T-Mobile CEO John Legere get into a big public fight
DONALD TRUMP: T-Mobile service is terrible! Why can’t you do something to improve it for your customers. I don’t want it in my buildings. JOHN
LaunchReject Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger, California official says
Reject Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger, California official says One of the five California officials who will vote on Comcast’s proposed acquisition of Time Warner Cable
LaunchWith three NFL teams and two stadiums at play for L.A., here are nine possible outcomes
With three NFL teams and two stadiums at play for L.A., here are nine possible outcomes The Los Angeles Times reviews the National Football League’s
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