If you’re looking for a job, don’t rush to the Golden State. Fresh analysis from WalletHub reveals that the West Coast in general has fallen embarrassingly behind the rest of the US when it comes to new employment opportunities. California now has of the most woefully low number of jobs open in the country right … Read more
An award-winning Washington distillery has poured its last drink after filing for bankruptcy and shuttering its tasting room. Blue Spirits Distilling, famous for its cult-favorite pickle and espresso flavored vodkas, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on June 11 in the Eastern District of Washington, according to court records. The Chelan County enterprise, which is also … Read more
movie review YOUNG WASHINGTON Running time: 125 minutes. PG-13 (Some bloody images, strong war violence). In theaters. During a 1755 battle in “Young Washington,” future U.S. president George Washington dangerously runs toward the enemy French and their Native American allies alone and clutching a gun. “He’s making himself a target,” a stunned fellow soldier says. … Read more
With summer in full swing, gas prices are shifting into high gear. States across the country are increasing their gas tax right as the Fourth of July weekend approaches — happy birthday, America. The time comes as pump prices are still 40% higher than in February. And the state with the highest gas tax in … Read more
Roughly a dozen hikers have reportedly fallen ill with a nasty stomach bug after traversing a section of the scenic Pacific Crest Trail. The popular hiking destination spans more than 2,600 miles and goes from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington. The Pacific Crest Trail Association acknowledged reports of “gastrointestinal illness” in the … Read more
As passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship are being monitored, unusually high levels of the virus have been detected in rodents in the US. Researchers found that a significant portion of rodent populations in the Pacific Northwest — specifically the Palouse region of Washington and Idaho — were carrying the Sin Nombre virus (SNV). The findings … Read more
Mac Jones’ trip to New York allowed him to show off his arm — in the snow. Jones, the 49ers backup quarterback, posted a video to his TikTok account chucking a few snowballs during the viral snowball snowball fight in Washington Square Park. In the video, Jones, 27, is seen throwing a few snowballs in … Read more
The Washington National Opera announced Friday that it had decided to end its arrangement with the Kennedy Center in the nation’s capital, though it said it was hoping for an “amicable transition.” “To ensure fiscal prudence and fulfill its obligations for a balanced budget, the WNO will reduce its spring season and relocate performances to new venues,” … Read more
A Washington state resident is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health officials said Friday the risk to the public is low. The person, an older adult with underlying health conditions, was being treated for a bird flu called H5N5 after becoming seemingly the first … Read more
In a startling first, a Washington state man has been infected with a strain of bird flu previously only detected in animals and never before in humans. The “severely ill” man was hospitalized with a high fever, confusion and respiratory distress earlier this month and confirmed to have H5N5, a subtype of avian influenza carried … Read more
Ryan Reynolds once angered Denzel Washington over an “inexcusable” disturbance on set. During a discussion at the Toronto Film Festival on Friday, Reynolds — who is currently promoting the documentary he produced – “John Candy: I Like Me” — detailed a time in which he enraged Washington while filming the 2012 action thriller “Safe House.” While shooting … Read more
Denzel Washington ranks his priorities from highest 2 lowest. For the two-time Oscar winner, 70, despite starring in a slew of hit films, he isn’t interested in watching them. “I don’t watch movies, man. I really don’t,” Washington told GQ during a recent sit-down with “Highest 2 Lowest” director Spike Lee and his co-star A$AP Rocky. “I’m just … Read more
Denzel Washington is making it clear – he wants nothing to do with cancel culture. In a heated conversation on the topic with Complex, the actor ripped into the concept of being canceled, saying he doesn’t care that much about public support or followers. When asked if he considers the idea of being “canceled,” Washington was quick … Read more
Denzel Washington doesn’t care about those shiny gold trophies. The “Fences” actor, 70, recently explained why winning an Oscar isn’t important to him in his career. “I don’t do it for Oscars. I don’t care about that kind of stuff,” he stated on “Jake’s Takes” while promoting his new film, “Highest 2 Lowest.” Denzel Washington accepts his … Read more
The iconic Vans Warped Tour is finally back this year in celebration of its 30th anniversary. This year Warped Tour has chosen three lucky cities to host one weekend each. Washington, DC saw headliners like MGK and Avril Lavigne take to the stage to celebrate the revival of the biggest festival in emo history. 2 … Read more
In 1996, Jack Spillman (a k a the Werewolf Butcher) confessed to murdering three people, two of them children and one just 9 years old. His brutality was staggering, not just raping his victims but dismembering them, drinking their blood and removing their sexual organs. Bob Keppel — the chief criminal investigator for the attorney general of … Read more
Americans are losing a vast array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy. Gone are specialists who were confronting a measles outbreak in Ohio, workers who drove a van to schools in North Carolina to offer vaccinations, and a program that provided free tests to sick people in Tennessee. State and local health departments responsible … Read more
The Grey Sloan doctors stayed on call for this one. When Denzel Washington directed an episode of the long-running medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” some of the female actors were ready to get to shooting — and STAT. Jason George, who has played Dr. Ben Warren on the show since Season 6, revealed exactly how the … Read more
Denzel Washington has shed light on why he skipped a press conference at the Cannes Film Festival for his new film “Highest 2 Lowest” following an intense showdown with a photographer on the red carpet. The two-time Oscar winner, 70, lost his cool during the film’s star-studded premiere after a snapper repeatedly touched his arm, … Read more
Diva Denzel. Denzel Washington skipped the press conference for his new film, “Highest 2 Lowest,” at the Cannes Film Festival in France on Tuesday after arguing with a photographer on the red carpet. The Oscar winner, 70, was absent from the promo event for the crime thriller that comes out on Apple TV+ in September. … Read more