Japanese government panel finds rampant coverups, mishandling of harassment cases in military
A panel of experts that investigated harassment cases in Japan’s military and Defense Ministry says it found widespread coverups and reluctance among supervisors to deal with cases, and... #press
AP PHOTOS: Lifelike robots and android dogs wow visitors at Beijing robotics fair
BEIJING (AP) — Winking, grimacing or nodding their heads, robots mimicked the expressions of visitors at a robot expo in Beijing. They were among the creations dazzling people attending the annual World Robot Conference, where... #press
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline after Wall Street drops on higher bond yields
Asian shares have slipped as rising yields in the bond market on Wall Street set off expectations that high interest rates would continue in the U.S. Benchmarks fell in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and... #press
China’s Xi calls for measures to mitigate disastrous flooding amid economic slowdown
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for measures to mitigate the effects of this year’s disastrous flooding which has left scores dead and inflicted massive damage on crops, homes and infrastructure, including in... #press
In Hawaii, concerns over ‘climate gentrification’ rise after devastating Maui fires
The fires that broke out on Maui last week have exacerbated Hawaii’s housing crisis as more than more than 3,000 buildings in Lahaina were damaged or destroyed, leaving many wondering if homeowners can afford to rebuild. #press
Utilities begin loading radioactive fuel into second new reactor at Georgia nuclear plant
Workers have begun loading radioactive fuel into a second new nuclear reactor in Georgia. #press
Amazon fined again by WA safety regulators over warehouse work
Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries has cited a fourth Amazon warehouse, accusing the company of knowingly putting workers at risk of injury. #press
Federal judge who ordered Southwest Airlines lawyers get religious-liberty training delays action
A federal judge is delaying his controversial order that lawyers for Southwest Airlines submit to “religious-liberty training.”. #press
The fall of Rudy Giuliani: How ‘America’s mayor’ tied his fate to Donald Trump and got indicted
Rudy Giuliani was feted, knighted and named Time magazine’s person of the year for his leadership as New York City mayor after the 2001 terrorist attack. #press
Maui residents fill philanthropic gaps while aid makes the long journey to the fire-stricken island
Nonprofits and volunteers in Maui have cobbled together countless improvised and urgent solutions since the deadliest wildfire in over a century hit their community. #press
Carlos Vives and Juanes combine forces for ‘Las Mujeres,’ linking 3 generations to Colombian classic
Colombian superstars Carlos Vives and Juanes have teamed up on a song for the first time, ever, to remake the Carlos Huertas’ vallenato classic, “Las Mujeres.”. #press
‘What a special place to be in.’ Triathletes swim in the Seine ahead of Paris Olympics
The world’s top female triathletes rushed forward into the Seine in a key test event ahead of next year’s Paris Olympics. #press
US Army soldier accused of killing his wife in Alaska faces court hearing
A U.S. Army soldier is accused of killing his wife in Alaska after a night out celebrating his 21st birthday. #press
Trucking giant Yellow’s collapse hits hundreds of WA employees
Over 400 Washington workers are expected to lose their jobs with Yellow Corp., as the trucking company contracts under financial struggles and looming bankruptcy proceedings. #press
Trump allies likely to be booked at notorious Atlanta jail
The sheriff said the defendants would be treated like everyone else should they surrender at the jail; the process for Donald Trump could be different. #press
Arkansas school district says it will continue offering AP African American Studies course
The Little Rock School District says it will continue offering an Advanced Placement course on African American studies that Arkansas education officials have said won't count toward a... #press
Homelessness: Response must be 24/7
Re: “Even Seattle leaders don’t know where to turn for homeless help” [Aug. 12, Local News]: My takeaway from Danny Westneat’s column is: The days of the week do not matter to those in distress. People who are homeless or unhoused or in distress don’t differentiate a Wednesday from a Sunday.... #press
Buffalo shooting survivors say social media companies and a body armor maker enabled the killer
A pair of lawsuits claim social media companies and a body armor manufacturer enabled the gunman who killed 10 Black people in a racist attack at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket. #press
Dominican investigation of Rays’ Wander Franco is being led by gender violence and minors division
A prosecutor in the Dominican Republic says the investigation into Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco’s alleged relationship with a minor is being handled by a division... #press
A look at former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder’s off-field scandals
Dan Snyder remains in the news despite no longer owning the Washington Commanders. #press