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NEW YORK (AP) — Below is the text of an interview The Associated Press conducted Monday with William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York: Could you tell us, are you lowering it now, that his program is -- your own personal forecast -- are you lowering it given that his economic program is at the moment stalled? Above trend growth, gradually tightening labor market, inflation -- somewhat below our objective -- but we do expect as the labor market continues to tighten, to see... Читать дальше...

A strap found in the Pacific Northwest could amount to new evidence in the famed DB Cooper hijacking case. 

An appreciation of America's public lands, and the dedication shown by the National Park Service in managing a country's "crown jewels."

In an interview with The Associated Press, William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, said he thinks the Fed has adequately prepared investors for a reduction in the portfolio, which swelled after the 2008 financial crisis as the Fed bought bonds to reduce long-term rates. Speaking of the Fed's likely September announcement that it will begin shrinking its $4.5 trillion bond portfolio, Dudley expressed confidence that investors would react calmly to the prospect of modestly... Читать дальше...

How major US stock market indexes fared Monday U.S. stocks rallied Monday as technology companies and banks helped indexes regain a lot of the ground they lost last week, although the calm that has defined the market this year wasn't quite restored.

NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix has lured Shonda Rhimes, the well-regarded creator of TV series "Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy," from ABC, its latest big get as media companies old and new fight for viewers' attention. ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey said "fans can rest assured" that the network's Thursday night lineup of Rhimes-produced shows "remains intact and will be as buzzed about as ever." Competition for viewers is increasing and attention is shifting online, where video can be watched on a viewer's schedule ... Читать дальше...

The president of Washington State University's College Republicans was among the attendees of Friday night's white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

A new bakery, bar and Vietnamese spot has opened its doors in the neighborhood. The new addition to Ravenna, Seattle's third Ba Bar, is located at 2685 NE 46th St.

The Minneapolis-based retailer said earlier Monday that it would buy delivery logistics company Grand Junction to help it offer same-day delivery service to in-store shoppers. Software made by the San Francisco-based company connects retailers with about 700 delivery companies around the country that pick up items from stores or distribution centers and take them to customers. Target and Walmart have adjusted their shipping programs as they try to lure online shoppers away from Amazon.

A new car-centric social club and eatery have opened their doors in the neighborhood. Located at 2233 6th Ave S. (between Walker St & Stacy St) in the Industrial District, the fresh addition is called The Shop, and its attached bar and restaurant is Derby.

SpaceX launches experiments, ice cream to space station (AP) — A SpaceX capsule rocketed to the International Space Station on Monday, carrying tons of science research, plus ice cream. "Gorgeous day, spectacular launch," said Dan Hartman, NASA's deputy manager of the space station program. There was extra freezer space, so NASA packed little cups of vanilla, chocolate and birthday cake ice cream, as well as ice cream candy bars. The study may help explain why female astronauts don't have this vision problem... Читать дальше...

Santa Fe Indian Market fuses tradition with contemporary art The annual Santa Fe Indian Market begins Saturday as organizers push ahead with raising the bar for showcasing what they say are the best examples of art that has evolved from centuries-old traditions. Some artists and their families have participated for years, but this marks the first time organizers have shifted entirely to a juried application process that has resulted in fierce competition. Organizers say the result is more fair than the system that used to exist... Читать дальше...

Only one in three Americans approves of the job Donald Trump is doing as America's 45th President, according to new polling figures from Gallup.

A survey found that 57 percent of American homeowners think home prices are overvalued, and that if things keep up, well, they won't keep up. But so far, the market doesn't look unstable.

From juicy IPAs to velvety stouts and lip-smacking sours, beers served at breweries that opened in recent years in cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg offer visitors and locals alike the styles popularized in the last two decades by the craft beer boom in the U.S. and Europe. "If nothing dramatic happens in the Russian economics, hops and malt import policies, or beer restriction legislation, the future for craft beer in Russia is promising," said Filippov. All ingredients have to be imported ... Читать дальше...

Despite the haziness of the blueprint, administration officials have held to their pledges that lowering tax rates would spur the creation of millions of jobs and faster economic growth. [...] after the Republican drive to repeal the 2010 health care law collapsed this summer, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declared that the president had "excessive expectations about how quickly things happen in the democratic process." Tax reform is difficult because the deductions and tax breaks generally... Читать дальше...

CARSON, California (AP) — Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett plans to sit during the national anthem this season to protest social injustice — and expects a backlash over an issue that is "bigger than a sport." First of all, I want people to understand I love the military. Bennett was at least the third prominent NFL player to protest during the anthem in the first full week of preseason games. Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch, a former teammate of Bennett's in Seattle, also sat. Читать дальше...

A British cybersecurity researcher accused of creating malicious software to steal banking information has been granted computer access while his case is pending. The legal troubles Hutchins faces are a dramatic turnaround from the status of cybercrime-fighting hero he enjoyed four months ago when he found a "kill switch" that slowed the outbreak of WannaCry virus. A British cybersecurity researcher credited with helping curb a recent worldwide ransomware attack has pleaded not guilty to federal... Читать дальше...

A leading neo-Nazi website is losing its internet domain host after its publisher posted an article mocking the woman who was killed in a deadly attack at a white nationalist rally in Virginia. The Daily Stormer is infamous for orchestrating internet harassment campaigns carried out by its "Troll Army" of readers. Tanya Gersh's suit claims anonymous internet trolls bombarded Gersh's family with hateful and threatening messages after Anglin published their personal information in a post accusing her and other Jewish residents of Whitefish... Читать дальше...

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A British cybersecurity researcher credited with helping curb a recent worldwide ransomware attack pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges accusing him of creating malicious software to steal banking information three years ago. Marcus Hutchins entered his plea in Wisconsin federal court, where prosecutors charged him and an unnamed co-defendant with conspiring to commit computer fraud in the state and elsewhere. The legal troubles Hutchins faces are a dramatic turnaround... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rallying Monday morning as the tensions between the U.S. and North Korea that flared last week appeared to ease. Technology companies and banks are making some of the largest gains as stocks bounce back from their losses with some of the biggest gains the market has seen this year. Rising tensions between the U.S. and North Korea startled investors out of the complacency that has weighed on the stock market for most of this year. Equipment rental company Neff said it received a buyout offer worth $25 per share... Читать дальше...

MILWAUKEE (AP) — British cybersecurity expert pleads not guilty to US federal computer fraud charges in Wisconsin.

WA Forecast WA Forecast for Wednesday, August 16, 2017 City/Town;Weather Condition;High Temp (F);Low Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index Eastsound;Partly sunny;67;55;SE;5;73%;4%;6 Ephrata;Sunny and beautiful;84;56;WNW;7;28%;0%;7 Friday Harbor;Partly sunny;70;52;SW;5;67%;4%;6 Hoquiam;Some sun, fog early;67;55;NW;9;75%;5%;6 Pullman;Mostly sunny;79;49;N;4;33%;0%;7 Quillayute;Fog, then some sun;67;51;N;6;70%;5%;6 Seattle Boeing;Periods of sun;73;56;NE;5;62%;3%;7... Читать дальше...

[...] intermittent reinforcement" — granting a reward after an unpredictable number of requests — makes it more likely the person will ask for another handout than if you just said yes at the start, says Brad Klontz, a certified financial planner and psychologist in Lihue, Hawaii, who researches financial psychology. [...] he says understanding the psychology on both sides of what he calls "financial enabling" can help people change their behavior. Financial enabling can occur between friends and... Читать дальше...