How to make your sofa or couch look more inviting
“Blankets and throws are not always meant to be flung” over a sofa’s arm, says Standefer. As an alternative, she likes to create a “sofa carpet,” an English decorating tradition in which a large ...
Ukraine is reforming its recruitment efforts to attract younger soldiers and boost forces
Ukraine is in the final stages of drafting recruitment reforms to attract 18- to 25-year-olds who are currently exempt from mobilization as it looks for ways to bolster its fighting force.
‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify for the movie’s 10 Oscar nominations
"Wicked" was recognized for lead actress Cynthia Erivo and supporting actress Ariana Grande, costume design, production design, film editing, sound, makeup and hairstyling, visual effects and original ...
The AP establishes style guidance on the Gulf of Mexico and Mount McKinley
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday shortly after his inauguration calling for the Gulf of Mexico to be renamed the Gulf of America and Denali, the tallest peak in the United ...
Partial list of nominees for the 97th Academy Awards
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards have been announced. Leading the way is Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” a Spanish language, French-made film, with 13 ...
Saudi foreign minister makes first official trip to Lebanon in a decade after years of strained ties
Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat has visited Lebanon for the first time in a decade following years of strained relations between the oil-rich kingdom and the tiny Mediterranean country.
Bremerton filmmaker’s documentary ‘Sugarcane’ earns Oscar nomination
"Sugarcane," which examines the history of abuse at Native American boarding schools, and was co-directed by Bremerton resident Julian Brave NoiseCat, was nominated for a best documentary Oscar ...
Union Pacific delivers 7% more profit as investors get good view of industry with CSX also reporting
Union Pacific reported 7% more fourth quarter profit as it managed to deliver more shipments with fewer employees and continued to make the railroad more efficient.
Scholz’s challenger vows tough border rules as attack puts migration in German election spotlight
Germany’s opposition leader has vowed to bar people from entering the country without proper papers and to step up deportations if he is elected as chancellor next month.
Rant and Rave: Reader’s lost bag retrieved
RAVE to King County Metro customer service and a thoughtful driver! As the #8 bus pulled away, I realized I had left my very ...
On the Oregon coast? These maps could save your life
The Oregon coast is undeniably alluring. Sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and outcroppings. Waterfalls, water spouts, sand dunes.
The AP NFL MVP finalists are Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Saquon Barkley are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards.