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Seattle Times and Newsday are suing OpenAI and Microsoft over unauthorized use of their journalism to train AI models, claiming it’s harming their businesses and violating copyright. While AI giants argue public data and fair use justify their training methods, publishers stress the financial toll — including plummeting referral traffic — and demand removal of their content. This isn’t the first legal challenge: The New York Times filed a similar suit last year. Meanwhile, the DOJ warns that restricting AI could stifle innovation, while Seattle Times itself has partnered with AI firms — using tools only for analysis, not storytelling — now drawing a firm line against commercial exploitation of their core work.

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A federal judge in Boston has blocked a Trump-era USPS rule that would’ve made voting by mail harder, ruling it unconstitutional and beyond the Postal Service’s authority. The controversial policy—set to take effect before November’s elections—required states to provide voter lists and use special barcodes, risking ballot rejection if standards weren’t met. Critics warned states couldn’t comply in time, especially without existing tech infrastructure. The judge sided with voting rights groups and Democratic-led states, emphasizing Congress alone holds power over election rules. The administration swiftly appealed, but the ruling preserves current mail-in voting procedures for now, underscoring the ongoing battle over access and fairness in elections.

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A Spokane man, 28-year-old Brandon Kenny, faces 42 years in prison after pleading guilty to two brutal murders — stabbing Kiara Morgan-Weiland 50 times and shooting Colton Russell six times near Minnehaha Park. Kenny confessed he acted out of fear, claiming Russell threatened his life and forced him to help cover up the earlier death of Russell’s girlfriend, Jannell Martensen. Despite acknowledging his youth, drug use, and taking responsibility, the judge handed down a harsh sentence reflecting the extreme violence involved.

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Missouri’s Supreme Court just struck down a Republican-drawn congressional map, forcing the state to use the old one for November’s elections — a major win for Democrats who called it gerrymandered. Meanwhile, Maryland’s high court greenlit a voter-approved amendment that would let Democrats redraw district lines in 2028, even as it demanded wording tweaks. These rulings come amid a nationwide surge of partisan redistricting fueled by a weakened Voting Rights Act, with Republicans hoping to gain seats and Democrats pushing back to protect fair representation. In Missouri, GOP leaders are already eyeing federal appeals, while in Maryland, voters could soon decide the future of redistricting — potentially locking in Democratic control.

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California lawmakers are taking bold steps to reshape local law enforcement’s relationship with federal immigration authorities, passing two major bills that could redefine public service in the state. One bill would bar former federal immigration agents from working for California agencies, citing concerns over civil rights violations and alleged racist directives from Washington. Another targets “moonlighting” officers who take on federal immigration roles on the side — a loophole lawmakers say could undermine state policies. Plus, California is poised to ban electric-shock gloves, directly challenging the federal government’s push to stockpile them, amid growing safety and accountability concerns. With Governor Newsom now reviewing these measures, California could become the first state to restrict former immigration agents and halt the use of controversial shock devices — setting a powerful precedent for states resisting federal enforcement mandates.

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The Pentagon is taking urgent steps to block ad trackers on military devices after alarming reports that enemy forces could buy location data pinpointing U.S. troops in the Middle East. The Air Force, Special Operations Command, and Army have already disabled ad identifiers — some as early as this year — in response to growing security concerns. Senator Ron Wyden and Rep. Pat Harrigan are pushing for a full investigation, warning that adversaries shouldn’t be able to purchase intel to target our soldiers. While disabling these IDs is a critical first move, experts caution it’s not enough — apps and other device data could still reveal troop locations. Military leaders are now considering even stricter phone-use rules, including possible confiscation of devices, to fully safeguard deployed personnel.

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PayPal’s slashing 251 jobs in San José as part of a sweeping 20% workforce cut over two to three years, aiming to save $1.5 billion while boosting AI investments — despite a 12% drop in Q2 net income and a 15% stock plunge. CEO Enrique Lores is pushing aggressive restructuring amid rising competition from Apple Pay and Google Pay, and a “K-shaped economy” where wealthier users spend more while middle- and lower-income users pull back. The company also replaced its previous CEO in February for lacking speed of change, and though a $50B takeover bid from Stripe and Advent International fizzled, PayPal’s moves mirror broader tech layoffs — including Apple, Meta, and Snap — as the industry pivots toward AI amid over 123,000 U.S. job cuts this year alone.

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A deadly wildfire in Central Washington, the Chelan Hills Fire, burned 15 square miles, destroyed 19 homes, and killed one person—blamed on an 18-year-old allegedly firing a massive “Trooper Turret” firework from a moving truck on July 4th. Witnesses reported fireworks sparking dry brush on Highway 97, and surveillance caught the suspect tossing the explosive device while warning, “Don’t tell them who was shooting.” The teen was arrested in Kent, facing first-degree manslaughter and arson charges—with bail set at $1 million. Five other adults are also under suspicion. A chilling reminder: fireworks + dry conditions = disaster.

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Spokane’s healthcare landscape is shifting as MultiCare shuts down key clinics—primary care, dermatology, and three Rockwood eye centers—impacting 72 staff by year’s end. Downtown clinics close in October and December, while eye clinics shutter by December 31, though one retains limited retina services until late 2027. The nonprofit, founded in 1882 and operating over 300 sites across three states, cites sustainability as the reason for these cuts, though patient impact remains unclear. Despite the closures, MultiCare vows to keep delivering top-tier care as it navigates this major transition for Spokane communities.

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A Spokane cemetery got hit when Travis Batt, 44, broke into a mausoleum, stole a gold crucifix and wallet from a niche—and later admitted to taking a rosary too. Found with the loot in his truck at a library, he’s now locked up on a $1K bond for felony theft after cops matched his fingerprints to the crime scene. The stolen items were returned to the family, but this isn’t the first cemetery theft this year—back in March, an urn vanished from another local cemetery before being mysteriously returned.

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