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Guest workers and beyond: The Bracero Program
The Bracero Program was an agreement with Mexico, originally crafted during World War II to ease labor shortages i…
VIRUS DIARY: Goodbye to NYC, and to its unforgettable sounds
NEW YORK (AP) — The last few weeks I spent in New York City, the soundtrack of my days went like this: police helicopters circling, firecrackers startling, uniform chants for justice rising into the air.
VIRUS DIARY: In Saudi Arabia, a photographer finds new focus
JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — I moved to Saudi Arabia from Egypt last year, eager to photograph a national awakening that was once unimaginable in a country so beholden to ultraconservative mores.
Moses Lake BMX has upgrades for the Larson Recreation Center Track
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake BMX organization finished upgrades to the Larson Recreation Center Track in Moses Lake on July 1, fixing some eroded ramps and addi…
VIRUS DIARY: In Saudi Arabia, a photographer finds new focus
JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — I moved to Saudi Arabia from Egypt last year, eager to photograph a national awakening that was once unimaginable in a country so beholden to ultraconservative mores.
Is it safe to visit the dentist during the pandemic?
Is it safe to visit the dentist during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Review finds many who work during rehab aren't being paid
Across the country, drug and alcohol recovery programs claiming to help the poor and the desperate are instead conscripting them into forms of indentured servitude, requiring them to work without pay or for pennies…
Virtual training can be good for trainers, owners and dogs
Jennifer Stile was apprehensive when she found out that training classes for her puppy Josie would be moving online because of the pandemic.
Edmunds: Now is time to shop for certified pre-owned vehicle
Used cars have historically been a smart alternative for those in need of transportation during an economic downturn. They don’t depreciate as much as new cars and are less likely to overburden a buyer with a large…
Buffett makes annual donations worth $2.9B to 5 charities
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett has given away another $2.9 billion of his Berkshire Hathaway stock to five foundations as part of his plan to gradually give away his fortune.
Millennial Money: Lessons learned while sheltering at home
Shelter in place. Lockdown. Quarantine.
As Paris Fashion Week is streamed, critics look to future
PARIS (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has instilled extra unpredictability into the already fickle Paris Fashion Week. After first canceling the July shows for menswear and Haute Couture, the French fashion federat…
Daisies bring a sunny look to the garden
Give a child a box of crayons and a piece of paper, and ask for a flower, and you very likely will get a picture of a daisy.
How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?
How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?
How to organize important documents simply and safely
Tax filing deadlines inspire many of us to vow that we’re finally going to organize our papers.
Thai Cabinet approves bills allowing same-sex partnerships
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Cabinet has approved two draft bills that would give same-sex unions legal status similar to that of heterosexual marriages.