Elon Musk buys Twitter, fires top executives, declares ‘the bird is freed’
Elon Musk has taken over Twitter, seizing control of one of the most influential social media platforms in a $44 billion blockbuster deal. “Let the good times roll,” he tweeted Friday. Changes to the company were immediately visible — Twitter stock stopped trading Friday, several top executives were fired and some anonymous trolls were emboldened to spew hate on the site. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images)
Why our third COVID winter could be a ‘variant soup’ — but also less severe
The third winter of COVID-19 is approaching. This year, along with cold weather, heightened transmission and a host of other respiratory infections are on their way. For the most part, we know the drill: Mask up in crowded, indoor spaces. Test regularly. Ventilate spaces. Isolate if sick. Get vaccinated. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Photo Courtesy of IDWeek)
Spokane’s Camp Hope is the center of a political storm
As chairman of the East Central Neighborhood Council, Randy McGlenn II is the Spokane neighborhood’s most prominent advocate. After living there for nearly two decades, McGlenn believes the community has been thriving and still has a lot of potential for future growth. While many think of the neighborhood alongside Interstate 90 as low-income, the area has attracted residents across a variety of income levels. It’s a melting pot of Latine, Black and Pacific Islander communities. Many small businesses have opened shops, bringing additional dollars to the area. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Young Kwak/Crosscut)
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Spokane’s Camp Hope is the center of a political storm