NATION & WORLD

Beneficiaries had 'no idea' they were receiving too much money in their monthly checks
BY JODIE FLEISCHER, COX MEDIA GROUP AND KFF HEALTH NEWS STAFF | November 25, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

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BUSINESS

Bellingham Starbucks workers picket during nationwide 'Red Cup Rebellion'

Employees nationwide call for bargaining amid 'staffing crisis'

HEALTH

It's time to start shopping for most Obamacare insurance plans

Open enrollment starts Nov. 1 for the ACA’s federal and state exchanges

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LAW & JUSTICE

Wife of ex-pilot says she's in shock after averted Horizon Air disaster

Defense attorney: Emerson was not suicidal or homicidal while on board

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LAW & JUSTICE

WA and 40 other states sue Meta, alleging Instagram and Facebook harm kids

Meta developed 'psychologically manipulative' features, lawsuit alleges

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ENVIRONMENT

Whatcom County expects boost from $1B hydrogen investment

Project could include redevelopment of the old aluminum smelter near Cherry Point

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NATION & WORLD

Pain, heartbreak, anxiety: Feeling the impact of Israel-Hamas war

Whatcom County residents rally, hold vigils, show support for victims of conflict

GOVERNMENT

What to know about the emergency alert test hitting your cellphones and TVs today

The last nationwide test was Aug. 11, 2021

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GOVERNMENT

With shutdown averted, funding available to Whatcom flood victims

Federal budget extension includes $16B for FEMA

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COVID-19

Biden administration announces $600M to produce new COVID tests

A website is restarting allowing Americans to again order up to 4 free tests per household

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BUSINESS

Kroger and Albertsons sell 413 stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries

Stores, other assets sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers in $1.9 billion deal

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HEALTH

Timing and cost of new vaccines vary by virus and insurance status

For eligible populations, flu, COVID and RSV shots all recommended

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FIRE

British Columbia fires: How to help

Where to donate money for displaced residents and pets

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GOVERNMENT

Trudeau slams Facebook for blocking Canada wildfire news

Law requires tech giants to pay publishers for linking to, repurposing content online

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HOUSING

Officials break ground on center for unhoused people

The Way Station to open next year in Bellingham