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A race against the clock to make it home for Thanksgiving

The classic road trip comedy starring Steve Martin and John Candy

'It sounds dramatic but singing class saved my life'

Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques.

'It sounds dramatic but singing class saved my life'

Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques.

County leaders get candid in discussing getting ‘DOGEd’ by CFO’s office 

TAMPA — Two longtime former state lawmakers who now serve in local government don’t think much of the audits of their counties’ spending conducted by Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia’s office in recent months. Since being appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the position in July, Ingoglia has held press conferences in some of […]

COP30: Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit

What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?

UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises

Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.

WA’s new resident portal promises easier access to state services

For Washington residents, getting help from state government could soon become easier and more secure, thanks in part to increased use of artificial intelligence. Early next year, the state will launch the first public version of a new Resident Portal as part of a redesigned and expanded wa.gov. It will give people a single place […]

The Covid Inquiry Podcast

Baroness Hallett makes her second report into the UK's pandemic response. With Jim Reed.

The Covid Inquiry Podcast

Baroness Hallett makes her second report into the UK's pandemic response. With Jim Reed.

Senate puts forward its plan to clean up school voucher system missteps

The Senate’s plan to address the school choice voucher system’s shortfalls was made public Friday.  “A myriad of accountability problems” went on display this week when two legislative committees reacted to an independent audit showing “funding did not follow the child” to private schools or homeschool. Now, Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Crestview, has put out his […]

Toll could be nearly $1M from vandalism in Washington state Capitol

Damage at the Washington state Capitol from vandalism last month could cost nearly $1 million. New estimates released Thursday put the total tab for the Oct. 5 rampage at $623,000 to $914,000 excluding taxes. The biggest cost driver is damage to a historic chenille rug nearly a century old in the state reception room, according […]

Gove apologises after Covid report alleges 'toxic' culture

The ex-senior minister apologises for mistakes in the pandemic, but defends some of the previous government's actions.