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The Mariners’ hopes for a comeback were crushed in a brutal 8-1 loss to the Blue Jays, thanks to a shaky start by Emerson Hancock and a dominant performance by Cy Young contender Dylan Cease. Dominic Canzone’s solo homer was the only bright spot in a night that saw Toronto’s offense click early — including a key RBI from Vlad Guerrero Jr. — while Hancock struggled with discomfort and gave up five runs in five innings. Meanwhile, manager Dan Wilson made a surprising move: sending pitcher Bryce Miller to the bullpen for a short-term reset. It’s a bold pivot for a team trying to turn things around — and fans will be watching closely to see if it pays off.

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A brutal gang raid in Kenscoff left nearly fifty dead—including five children—igniting fresh protests as Haiti’s security crisis deepens. With over 200,000 forced returns this year and a flood of illegal arms from the U.S. via the Dominican Republic, violence has surged since 2022, claiming over 21,000 lives. The UN-backed Gang Suppression Force, still short-staffed, urgently needs renewed mandate and funding to stabilize the nation ahead of its first elections in a decade. Countries like Chad, Mongolia, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, and Guatemala are stepping up, while the U.S. insists on more resources to stop the bloodshed and restore order.

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A catastrophic glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggered a deadly avalanche of ice, rock, and mud, killing at least 579 people in Nepal and seven in Tibet, with nearly 2,000 missing in Nepal and over 540 in Tibet — including foreign pilgrims. Rescue teams battle treacherous terrain to reach devastated areas like the ruined Gyirong border crossing, while a newly formed lake looms as a flood threat. Amid the devastation, a heartwarming story emerged: an eight-year-old boy survived by climbing trees after his school was destroyed, later reunited with his mother. Experts warn that over a hundred glacial lakes remain hazardous, urging global cooperation on disaster preparedness. Though Nepal says it doesn’t need foreign aid now, international coordination continues as authorities assess damage and monitor ongoing risks.

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Thousands flooded Washington for “March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote,” echoing 1963’s historic call for justice as a new front in the fight for voting rights. Fueled by a Supreme Court ruling that gutted key Voting Rights protections, organizers — including the National Action Network and Drum Major Institute — rallied over 90 groups to demand unity against systemic rollbacks. Speakers, from U.S. Senators to grassroots leaders, warned that restricting mail-in ballots and eroding anti-discrimination laws threaten democracy itself, declaring the civil rights movement’s unfinished work. With rising unemployment, declining Black homeownership, and Jim Crow-era tactics resurfacing, the march framed voting as the bedrock of equality — and the next battlefront for justice.

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is leading a bipartisan push to undo a controversial presidential executive order that renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America — a move seen as a political stunt targeting Canada amid trade tensions. Her new bill not only seeks to restore the lake’s original name but also bans future presidents from renaming any of the Great Lakes, protecting them from becoming tools of geopolitical theater. With roots stretching back 400 years in Indigenous languages and vital economic ties between the U.S. and Canada, the name “Ontario” carries deep historical and practical significance. Critics call the renaming absurd and disrespectful, noting Canada’s greater stake in the lake and the global impracticality of adopting “Lake America.” This episode underscores how even geography can become a flashpoint — and why preserving shared natural heritage matters more than political symbolism.

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Trump’s bold move to seize control of Venezuela’s oil reserves could reshape U.S. energy policy — offering cheap fuel and billions in private investment, but with legal hurdles and years of infrastructure work ahead.

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An eight-year-old boy’s stolen bike — a much-needed lift after his family lost everything in the Spokane Complex Fires — was recovered just 24 hours after the theft, thanks to a vigilant officer who spotted it and confirmed its identity. The suspect remains at large, but the quick action brought back joy to a child already facing immense hardship.

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Fifty years ago, wooden boatbuilding was fading into history—but a Seattle couple turned that tide by starting a rowboat rental from their home in 1968, which blossomed into the iconic Center for Wooden Boats. Now a thriving floating campus on Lake Union, it offers affordable water access, hands-on education, and summer camps for thousands—including kids—while volunteers from tech and beyond restore classic vessels. Facing financial hurdles, they’re launching a $15 million campaign called Float Our Future to renovate docks and secure their legacy, ensuring this cultural heritage sails on for generations.

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Walla Walla’s water supply is in grave danger as the Paradise fire burns through its watershed, threatening contamination and forcing emergency measures — including potential groundwater switches — while state and federal resources race to combat a record-breaking wildfire season that’s stretching firefighters thin across Washington.

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Bill Doba, the legendary Washington State football coach and defensive architect who led the Cougars to national recognition and left an indelible mark on Pullman, passed away at 85 after a recent stroke. His five-year head coaching run (2003–2007) included a thrilling debut season with 10 wins and a Holiday Bowl triumph over Texas, propelling WSU to 9 nationally. Before coaching, he engineered the iconic “Palouse Posse” defense in 1994 and helped guide the program to Rose Bowl appearances in 1997 and 2002. Even after stepping down, Doba remained a cherished figure, regularly attending games and raising the Ol’ Crimson flag — his legacy forever woven into the heart of Cougar Nation.

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