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Washington's Business Exodus Authored by Mark Harmsworth via The Washington Policy Center, Washington state’s business climate continues to deteriorate under the weight of record tax increases and burdensome regulations. A spring 2026 survey by the Association of Washington Business reveals alarming trends. Nearly one in four employers (24 percent) are now actively considering relocating their businesses out of state, up sharply from 17 percent in the previous quarter and nearly triple the level from winter 2025. Another 55 percent of business leaders are considering moving their personal residences elsewhere, citing the state’s escalating tax burden as...

Syrian Protests Spread To Aleppo, Raqqa While Jolani Enjoys Red Carpet At Dubai Media Event Syria's fuel price hike protests have persisted from Sunday into the heart of this week, and increasingly they are becoming full on anti-Sharaa regime demonstrations. Of course Sharaa - whose al Qaeda/ISIS name is Jolani - was never elected in the first place. Monday into Tuesday the protests have spread across multiple cities and governates, including Raqqa in the east and Aleppo in the north. Syria's self-declared President at the Arab Media Summit 2026 in Dubai, United...

China Introduces Pistol-Like Coil-Gun Based On Electromagnetic-Launch Systems Authored by Bojan Stojovski via Interesting Engineering, A new handheld coil gun developed in China is designed for discreet, non-lethal use, including law enforcement operations, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Capable of firing between 1,000 and 2,000 rounds per minute, the weapon can penetrate wooden boards from distances of several dozen yards. Its adjustable power settings allow it to incapacitate rather than kill when set lower. China develops electromagnetic weapon for covert operations.Gamersky The compact electromagnetic launcher features a 12-inch barrel and is light enough to...