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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Colossal closures could challenge drivers this weekend in and around Seattle
This story was originally published on The busy construction season is upon us and this weekend drivers will be tested with three major closures between Everett, Seattle, and near North Bend. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is in the middle of repairing and repaving the network of bridges between Everett and Marysville, including the Snohomish River Bridge, the Steamboat Slough Bridge, and the Ebey Slough Bridge. This weekend work moves to the Steamboat Slough Bridge in the southbound direction. Originally built in 1927, this section of bridge will undergo rehabilitation work on the end lift upper wheels and the movable span, which have deteriorated over the years from the marine environment. Other preservation work involves seismic retrofitting, repaving and replacing panels on the bridge deck, and a fresh coat of protective paint. This project will close State Route 529 (SR 529) southbound between the Ebey Slough and Steamboat Slough beginning Friday, May 30th at 11 p.m. through Tuesday, June 3rd at 11 p.m. During this closure drivers can only access Smith Island via northbound SR 529, but can leave the island via north and south SR 529. WSDOT plans a similar closure next weekend between Friday, June 6th and Tuesday, June 10th. This weekend's scheduled closure at the Ballard Bridge has been postponed, but the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will still close the Leary Way Bridge at the north end of the Ballard Bridge. People driving south on 15th Ave NW will need to travel down to Leary Way NW, then use the on-ramp to access the Ballard Bridge. People traveling north from Interbay via the Ballard Bridge will need to exit down to Leary Way NW using the off-ramp to continue into Ballard. SDOT suggests to take the Aurora Bridge as a detour route to avoid increased traffic. There is a weekend closure on the Ballard Bridge scheduled for next weekend. WSDOT is moving forward on the behemoth Interstate 90/State Route 18 Interchange Improvements project through early Wednesday morning. Both directions of State Route 18 (SR 18)will close under the I-90 bridges from 9 p.m. Thursday, May 29, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, for construction of the diverging diamond interchange. People can detour using eastbound and westbound I-90 and using adjacent interchanges to loop around — exit 20 (High Point Way) or exit 22 (Preston-Fall City) to the west of SR 18 and exit 27 (Southeast North Bend Way) to the east of SR 18. Additionally, SR 18 will be reduced to a single lane with flaggers and pilot vehicles alternating traffic from 9 p.m. Sunday, June 1, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 2, near the Raging River and Deep Creek bridges to shift eastbound SR 18 traffic onto the new bridges.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Boring, sex-hating Gen Z has killed the teen movie
A college professor recently told me that every time he shows a movie in class, the kids rip it to shreds. They declare all sex scenes gratuitous. With the surgical coldness of an audit, they scrutinize the characters' power dynamics (say, a boss hooking up with an employee) and deem them wildly inappropriate. 4 Gen Z could never stomach a teen classic like 'The Breakfast Club.' ©Universal/courtesy Everett / Everett Collection These little Debbie Downers are offended by absolutely everything. So, it's no wonder that the teen movie is dead — Generation Buzzkill has murdered it. From the 1960s until just a few years ago, a ton of films were made specifically for the high school and college age cohort — from 'Gidget' to 'The Breakfast Club' to 'American Pie' to 'Superbad.' They were so common, they got their own spoof in 2001: 'Not Another Teen Movie.' The components were summer, sex, hormones, underdogs, drugs, cafeteria stereotypes, cars, fights, comedy and coming of age in various combos. Some wound up classics, some are garbage. But the genre was a frivolous and occasionally naughty escape for all us non-pearl-clutchers. Those films have abruptly ceased to exist. This summer, what used to be a staple is almost entirely absent from the release calendar. The closest, 'Karate Kid: Legends,' which hit theaters this weekend, is a throwback to a more innocent one of them. But the terrible 2025-set reboot also brings to mind the old Hollywood Production Code, which once policed cinematic morality. 4 'Karate Kid: Legends' is no 'Karate Kid.' ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Next to 1984's 'Karate Kid,' which had edge, the cherubic sequel is a sanitized episode of 'Leave It To Beaver.' And, since its selling point is the nostalgic return of Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, 'Legends' is barely even aimed at young people. It's for their parents. Real teen movies have been banished to the streaming morgue. We arrive, click 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off,' and tearily say, 'Yeah, that's him.' What happened? Can a person no longer belligerently don a toga or shout the dirty lyrics of 'Scotty Doesn't Know'? Apparently not. Now that Gen Z (those aged 13 to 28) have money to spend, their well-known nun-like traits are finally being reflected onscreen. A chill just went up my spine. 4 Movies like 'American Pie' with Jason Biggs were so common they got a spoof called 'Not Another Teen Movie.' Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection Some of the prudes' biggest dislikes are sex and booze. 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' would send 'em into therapy. A 2023 UCLA study found that 40% of participants ranging from 13 to 24 want less hanky panky and more platonic relationships at the movies. And surveys consistently show that Gen Z drinks far less than their elders. Sex, drugs and rock & roll? More like hugs, mocktails and Billie Eilish. Even friendships without benefits in retro teen flicks will be totally unrecognizable to Gen Z, who enjoy cult-like androgynous outfits and giving admonishing lectures. Hanging out in parking lots? Backyard keggers while the parents are away? Deader than Latin. These homebodies, on average, stare at their phones for more than seven hours a day. 4 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' would send Gen Z into therapy. Courtesy Everett Collection Perhaps the greatest death knell — a Gallup poll discovered that 93% of teens enjoy spending time with their parents. Characters in John Hughes' movies barely even had parents. Obviously teen tales are still around in some form. They have mostly made the leap to TV, meeting their audience where they live. They are not, however, 'American Graffiti.' The shows tend to either be tearjerker explorations of identity ('Heartstopper,' 'Love, Victor') or frightening peeks into their problems ('Adolescence' and 'Euphoria'). Lighthearted rebellion and some filthy, un-PC jokes are no longer an acceptable option. Another survey said Gen Z wants superheroes, violence and sweet friends. 'Minecraft,' I guess. Well, what I want is another offensive, objectionable, no-holds-barred teen movie. Too bad. Hollywood is singin' bye, bye 'American Pie.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Everett rideshare driver recovers after brutal knife attack
A rideshare driver is recovering after a brutal knife attack in Everett. 'He never had a fear of actually getting stabbed or assaulted in any way shape or form,' said his son. 'He really wanted some pancakes that night and so he likes IHOP's pancakes.' Yuriy's son – who asked to remain anonymous – says his dad, after eating, was in the parking lot getting ready to pick up passengers at Paine Field nearby when someone came up from behind and grabbed him. 'First he thought it was just a friend that you know pulled up behind him and it was just giving him a bear hug, just trying to play a prank on him, and then he heard the guy say 'you're dead, you're dead, you're dead' and started slicing him,' said Yuriy's son. He says his father was cut multiple times in the neck and head. Yuriy tried fighting back — but was losing a lot of blood. Witnesses at the IHOP called 911. When police showed up, the attacker took off in Yuriy's SUV. Yuriy's son was asked if they had any idea what may have provoked this. 'Nobody knows,' he answered. Officers quickly tracked down and arrested the suspect near Costco in Lynnwood. After a few days in the hospital, Yuriy is still recovering. His son credits the police with saving his dad's life, adding, 'The first one on scene was the one that stayed with my dad and he was the one that saved his life, stopped the bleeding, and he was there at the hospital when I showed up and I got to shake his hand and say thank you.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Unfavorable weather forecast pushes Modified Tour event at Seekonk Speedway to Sunday, June 1
SEEKONK, Mass. — Due to forecasted inclement weather, Seekonk Speedway and NASCAR officials announced today that the J&R Precast 150 & NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series divisions will now race on Sunday, June 1 at 3 p.m. The event will begin with NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour qualifying at 2:30 p.m., followed by qualifying heats for the Seekonk Late Models, Helger's Sportsman and Sport Trucks. Advertisement The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will hit the track for their feature hit promptly at 4:10 p.m. Following the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour J&R Precast 150, Seekonk's Sport Trucks (25 laps), Late Models (45 laps, Everett's Triple Crown round one) and Helger's Sportsman (25 laps) will all compete in their feature events. Tickets for the show are available online at Fans are encouraged to purchase ahead to avoid lines on race day and save money. 'We feel this was the best decision for this event, and it looks to be a picture perfect Sunday coming up for short-track racing as we continue our 80th season,' David Alburn, General Manager at Seekonk Speedway, said. 'We look forward to seeing the fans for a matinee special with NASCAR's oldest touring series – the ground pounding Whelen Modified Tour – and three of our NASCAR weekly divisions for a great day of Sunday racing action.' Grandstands on Sunday will open at 1:30 p.m. for advance ticket holders and 2 p.m. for day of ticket sales. Advertisement In the pit area, the NASCAR garage opens at 9:45 a.m., while NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series haulers will enter at 11 a.m. The practice rounds for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will run from 12-1 p.m., followed by weekly division practice at 1:05 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour qualifying begins at 2:30 p.m. and heat races at 3 p.m. For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit and follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
The Accumulating Costs Of Tariffs On The Aerospace And Defense Industry
EVERETT, WA - Boeing employees work on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on one of the assembly lines February ... More 14, 2011 at the company's factory in Everett, Washington. (Photo by) The whipsaw pronouncements from the White House imposing and then delaying tariffs have sent equity and bond markets on a roller coaster ride. Although presumptions of negotiating advantageous trade deals buoys markets temporarily, the actual effect has been to raise costs through many industries, including aerospace and defense. On March 12 of this year, the Administration imposed 25% tariffs on imports of aluminum and steel from all countries, including Canada, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Whereas a steel tariff of 25% had been in effect since 2018, the announcement raised the tariff on aluminum, which has extensive use in aerospace, from 10%. The move also removed many specific exemptions and included downstream derivative products. Section 232 was imposed under the rationale that imports of steel and aluminum threatened national security by economically undermining domestic producers. Indeed, the US has only two domestic companies (Alcoa, Century Aluminum) with four smelters. The majority of aluminum for aerospace comes from Canada with ten smelters located in Quebec and British Columbia. Although the tariffs may eventually stimulate production from the US suppliers, the production lag means costs will increase in the interim, and prices will likely rise to near the level of the import alternative. WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 02: U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a chart while speaking during a ... More 'Make America Wealthy Again' trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. Touting the event as 'Liberation Day', Trump is expected to announce additional tariffs targeting goods imported to the U.S. (Photo by) These product specific tariffs were followed by the 'Liberation Day' tariffs on April 2. Although these country tariffs were then delayed for ninety days and change day by day, the net effect is that an industry that operates a global supply chain must prepare to pay the tariff in real time or find ways to exempt or pass it along to the next buyer. And then yesterday, the Court of International Trade declared the 'reciprocal tariffs' of Liberation Day to be illegal. The White House is appealing the ruling and is vowing to continue their fight. However, the aluminum tariffs are unaffected by this action and are still in place. In addition to actual added costs, uncertainty has the effect of delaying investment decisions and forward planning. Ever since the election, I have written several articles in warning of the costs that would be imposed on the industry by these trade actions (Nov 27 -How Will Threatened Tariffs Impact the Aerospace and Defense Industry?, Feb 28 - Trump Tariff Impact on Aerospace Could Be Huge and Costly, Mar 30 - The Looming Impact of Aerospace Tariffs, Apr 5 - Can Tariffs Truly Stop Globalization?) Recent findings have confirmed these predictions. Ernst and Young has estimated the costs of the tariffs as between $5 and $8 Billion on the overall commercial and defense industry. These costs are incurred first in the supply chain and may be passed along to the next purchasing level, depending upon the terms and conditions of the supply agreements. It has behooved suppliers to carefully examine their agreements. Often, buried in the boilerplate are exemptions for tariffs, similar to material cost escalator provisions. Although this is a boon to the supplier, it means that the next higher level is now incurring the cost which potentially could daisy chain up to the OEM. The gravity of this situation, not even counting the administrative bandwidth consumed to track, apply and exempt, has been underscored by a recent White Paper published by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), on May 1. 'American aerospace is the perfect example of a sector where America is dominant in large part because of balanced, reciprocal trade,' AIA Vice President of International Affairs Dak Hardwick said. 'The little-known Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft has unlocked enormous benefits for the American workers, the economy, and our ongoing safety and prosperity." The US aerospace and defense industry generated almost a trillion dollars of sales in 2023, the last year for which AIA has published figures, supporting 2.2 million workers. Their wages are fifty percent above the national average wage. Few American industries have the attractive attributes as aerospace. The Administration should tread carefully in imposing costs of as high as an additional 8% on a domain where the US enjoys global leadership over fierce competitors.
