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The Day Big Albums Start Streaming, Traffic Deaths Surge

A study published in JAMA Network Open found a 15% increase in traffic fatalities on days when major musical artists release new albums, suggesting that increased phone usage for streaming may contribute to driver distraction.
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Verity Credit Union Expands Into Rainier Valley With Focus On Financial Access, Community Wealth

Verity Credit Union is preparing to open a new Rainier Valley branch this fall, bringing banking services, free financial education and financial coaching to a South Seattle community where the credit union says it hopes to expand access for residents who have historically faced barriers to traditional financial services.

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Washington Can Protect Renters Without Making the Housing Crisis Worse

Rev. Charles Reginald Johnson argues that Washington state must increase housing supply through legislation like HB 1110 while distinguishing between illegal private data collusion and necessary public market information to support Black families facing affordability crises.

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