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Yahoo
19 hours ago
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- Yahoo
One of the best cities for renters to live is in Washington, report finds
Three cities in the Pacific Northwest have been named among the best places to rent in the western United States in 2025. The apartment-search website RentCafe published its annual "Best Cities for Renters to Live" report on June 26, finding Seattle, Portland, and Boise are among the top cities for renters in the West. The report looked at communities where affordability intersected with a "strong sense of community" and good job prospects. Researchers took 150 cities across the nation and ranked them based on 20 indicators, including "apartment quality, economic strength, traffic, air quality and access to natural amenities," according to the report. Overall, McKinney, Texas, was ranked as the best city for renters in the country due to its mix of affordability, quality of life, and consistent job growth, according to RentCafe. But the report also ranked the top 10 cities by region. Here's more on the report and what to know about the best places for renters in the nation and the West. According to RentCafe, the 10 best cities for renters to live in the western U.S. in 2025 are: Gilbert, Arizona Boise, Idaho Scottsdale, Arizona Denver, Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Salt Lake City, Utah Reno, Nevada Westminster, Colorado Seattle, Washington Portland, Oregon While Seattle ranked ninth in the West, its overall rank fared a bit worse in RentCafe's 2025 report. The Emerald City ranked 73rd in the nation. Analysts found that while Seattle, with a population of about 781,000 residents, enjoys a strong local economy (ranked 16th in the U.S.) and quality of life (12th), its housing and cost of living scores are among the lowest in the report, ranking 139th out of 150. Seattle has consistently ranked among the most expensive places to live in the country, according to media reports. The Seattle Times reported that, in 2023, consumer prices in the Seattle metro area were nearly 13% higher than the national average, according to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Housing costs were about 50% higher than the national average, the paper reported. However, some households can live comfortably in the city despite its high cost of living. A January 2025 report from the travel website Upgraded Points found that Seattle ranked third in the U.S. for cities where "middle-class families enjoy the most financial breathing room." This is due to wages exceeding the area's "elevated living costs." According to U.S. Census data, the median household income in Seattle in 2023 dollars was $121,984. The median gross rent was $1,998, according to the data. According to RentCafe, the five best places for renters to live in the United States in 2025 are: McKinney, Texas Sarasota, Florida Atlanta, Georgia Austin, Texas Huntsville, Alabama Anaheim, in Southern California, ranked last in RentCafe's report of the best places for renters to live in the nation. Home to a Disneyland theme park and the Los Angeles Angels baseball team, Anaheim scored near the bottom of the list for housing and cost of living (144th), local economy (122nd), and quality of life (117th), according to the report. This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: Best places for renters in 2025? Washington has a top city in the West
Washington Post
19 hours ago
- Health
- Washington Post
Idaho sued over law barring public benefits for undocumented immigrants
Four Idaho residents and a doctor are challenging a new state law set to end public benefits programs for undocumented people, including programs that give low-income patients access to HIV and AIDS medications. The ACLU of Idaho filed the lawsuit Thursday in federal district court on behalf of Abby Davids, a family medicine physician in Boise, and four undocumented immigrants with HIV who filed anonymously out of fear it could expose them to prosecution and deportation.
Yahoo
a day ago
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Micron Elevates PC Performance, Unveils Adaptive Write Technology and G9 QLC NAND
Micron 2600 SSD delivers better user experiences than TLC value drives with QLC economics A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link. BOISE, Idaho, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SSDs are vital to enhancing user experience and system performance for PCs and client devices. Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) today announced the Micron 2600 NVMe™ SSD, a value client storage solution designed for OEMs. Built with the industry's first 9th-generation QLC NAND in an SSD, the 2600 SSD features Micron's innovative Adaptive Write Technology™ (AWT) to deliver exceptional PCIe Gen4 performance with QLC economics.1 The Micron 2600 SSD achieves up to 63% faster sequential write and 49% faster random write speeds than competing value QLC and TLC SSDs,2 offering a best-in-class user experience for demanding client users. 'The Micron 2600 QLC SSD achieves superior performance compared to competitive value TLC drives,' said Mark Montierth, corporate vice president and general manager of the Mobile and Client Business Unit at Micron Technology. 'Micron's unparalleled combination of high-performance G9 NAND and innovative Adaptive Write Technology unlocks the performance previously only considered possible with TLC drives and is in qualification with Micron's OEM customers. This Micron innovation milestone allows for broader commercial adoption of QLC NAND.' Optimized QLC NAND performance Micron AWT improves the write performance of QLC NAND by delivering an industry-first multi-tiered SLC, TLC and QLC dynamic caching architecture to improve sequential write speeds. Improved write performance provides up to four times faster sequential write speeds while continuously writing up to 800GB of data to a 2TB SSD.3 The cutting-edge six-plane NAND architecture of Micron's 2Tb G9 QLC NAND allows for higher degrees of parallelism and increases read and write commands issued to the NAND simultaneously to improve performance. With speeds up to 3.6 GB/s, the 2600 SSD offers the fastest NAND I/O rate now shipping in a client SSD.4 Storage mattersPowerful PC storage solutions enable improved application productivity and optimized user experience. The Micron 2600 SSD transforms everyday computing experiences, significantly boosting productivity for commonly used applications. Enhanced performance: The 2600 SSD accelerates data access, along with read and write speeds, leading to quicker boot times, faster application launch time and enhanced system responsiveness. Reduced OS image installation time ensures more efficient manufacturing process and fast commercial PC drive imaging for IT departments. AI PC applications: Storage performance is a key contributor to advancements in AI-driven applications. The 2600 SSD's fast read access allows AI models to be loaded quickly, enabling seamless transitions between tasks. User experience: AWT helps ensure active data is optimally stored in the SSD, resulting in smoother performance for content creation, casual gaming and everyday computing. In PCMark® 10 testing, the 2600 SSD achieved up to 44% better scoring and 43% better bandwidth versus competitive value TLC SSDs, helping demonstrate the excellent user experience provided by the 2600 SSD.5 The Micron 2600 NVMe SSD is now shipping to OEMs globally in 22x30mm, 22x42mm, and 22x80mm form factors, with capacities ranging from 512GB to 2TB. The variation of smaller form factors, capacity options and a single-sided design is perfect for handhelds, ultra-thin laptops and workstations. For example, the compact 2TB, 22x30mm form factor is ultra-small and high-capacity for use in limited-space designs such as handheld gaming devices. For more information, visit the Micron 2600 Client SSD webpage. Industry quotes 'The Micron 2600 QLC SSD is one of the best examples of client storage, bringing high-capacity, efficient and responsive performance to modern computing. As AMD advances processor technology, Micron's innovations help users get the best possible user experience for everyday applications,' said Joe Macri, senior vice president and chief technology officer of Compute and Graphics at AMD. 'Building upon Micron's legacy of NAND innovation, the Micron G9 QLC NAND has the potential to set a new level of performance for QLC NAND. As part of our ongoing collaborative efforts, IBM is eager for the opportunity to integrate this exceptional NAND into our products,' said Alistair Symon, vice president of Storage Systems Development at IBM Storage. 'The Micron 2600 SSD is a groundbreaking product that showcases the power and potential of Intel's latest technology. We are excited to see this innovative solution transform the industry and drive new levels of performance for value SSDs on Intel Platforms. Furthermore, the Micron 2600 SSD is now included on Intel's Platform Component List (PCL),' said Todd Lewellen, vice president of the Client Ecosystem Group at Intel. 'The Micron 2600 SSD, powered by Phison's industry-leading E29T controller, supports high NAND flash speeds, redefining user experiences for value-based client SSDs. In the data center storage realm, Micron's G9 QLC NAND marks a significant technological advancement that will bolster our lightning-fast Pascari enterprise drives,' said K.S. Pua, chief executive officer at Phison. 'Micron G9 QLC NAND is a substantial leap forward in QLC NAND technology. Pure Storage continues to lead the way in QLC NAND deployment for the enterprise, and now for hyperscale customers. The initiation of the testing and implementation phases for the innovative Micron G9 QLC NAND marks a significant milestone for both companies,' said Bill Cerreta, vice president and general manager of Hyperscale at Pure Storage. Additional resources: Micron 2600 SSD product image gallery Micron AWT infographic Micron AWT video Micron AWT tech brief Micron G9 QLC NAND About Micron Technology, Technology, Inc. is an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions, transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and compute-intensive applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), visit © 2025 Micron Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Information, products, and/or specifications are subject to change without notice. Micron, the Micron logo, and all other Micron trademarks are the property of Micron Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Micron Product and Technology Communications Contact: Mengxi Liu Evensen+1 (408) 444-2276productandtechnology@ Micron Investor Relations ContactSatya Kumar+1 (408) 450-6199satyakumar@ 1 AWT is available on select 2600 SSD SKUs and may not be available from every OEM. 2 SSD comparisons are based on currently in-production, commonly available 2TB QLC & value TLC NAND client SSDs from the top five competitive suppliers of OEM SSDs by revenue (using 1TB where the supplier does not offer 2TB), excluding consoles and Apple® products, as per Forward Insights analyst report, 'SSD Supplier Status Q1/25'. Performance comparisons are based on publicly available data sheet information. 3 Refers to rated capacity, formatted capacity will be less, 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. AWT accelerates large file transfers for 40% of the SSD capacity based on internal Micron testing results. 4 Statements are based on publicly available information and Micron lab testing results available at the time of product announcement. NAND analysis based on production NAND from the top five competitive NAND suppliers, as noted in the Forward Insights analyst report, 'NAND Quarterly Insights Q1/25.' SSD analysis is based on currently in-production, commonly available 2TB QLC & value TLC client SSDs from the top five competitive suppliers of OEM SSDs by revenue (using 1TB where the supplier does not offer 2TB), excluding consoles and Apple® products, as per Forward Insights analyst report, 'SSD Supplier Status Q1/25.' 5 The PCMark 10 Full System Drive Benchmark suite uses a wide-ranging set of real-world traces from popular applications such as Adobe and Microsoft, along with PC games such as Call of Duty, to fully test common tasks and performance of the fastest modern drives.
Washington Post
a day ago
- Health
- Washington Post
Idaho doctor, patients sue over new law halting public benefits to immigrants in US unlawfully
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho doctor and four residents are challenging a new state law that halts some of the few public benefits available to people living in the U.S. unlawfully, including a program that provides access to life-saving HIV and AIDS medication for low income patients. The ACLU of Idaho filed the federal lawsuit Thursday night on behalf of Dr. Abby Davids and four people with HIV who are not named because they are immigrants without lawful permanent residency. The complaint says the new law is vague, contradicts federal law and makes it impossible for health care providers to determine exactly what kind of immigration status is excluded and how to verify that status for patients. They want a judge to grant them class-action status, expanding any ruling to other impacted people. Dozens of patients treated by one Boise-area clinic stand to lose access to HIV and AIDS medication under the law, according to the complaint, including several cared for by Davids. 'Withdrawing HIV treatment from her patients will not only have devastating consequences on their health, it raises the public health risk of increased HIV transmission,' the ACLU wrote in the lawsuit. 'When her patients are undetectable, they cannot transmit the virus. Without HIV treatment, however, they cannot maintain an undetectable viral level and therefore are able to transmit the virus to others.' The new Idaho law takes effect July 1, and appears to be the first limiting public health benefits since President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to enhance eligibility verification and ensure that public benefits aren't going to ineligible immigrants. The law requires people to verify that they are legal U.S. residents to receive public benefits like communicable disease testing, vaccinations, prenatal and postnatal care for women, crisis counseling, some food assistance for children and even access to food banks or soup kitchens that rely on public funding. Federal law generally prohibits immigrants in the U.S. illegally from receiving taxpayer-funded benefits like Medicare, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and Social Security. But there are some exceptions for things like emergency medical care and other emergency or public health services. Idaho's law still allows for emergency medical services. But in a June 18 letter to health care providers, Idaho Division of Public Health administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch said HIV is a long-term condition and not an emergency — so people must verify their lawful presence in order to get benefits through the federal Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program . The HIV patients challenging the new law include a married couple from Columbia with pending asylum applications, a man who was brought to the U.S. when he was just 4 years old and has Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status until next year, and a man from Mexico who has been living and working in Idaho since 2020. One of the patients said she and her husband were diagnosed with HIV in 2019 and immediately started antiretroviral therapy, receiving the medications at no cost through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. The medication has lowered the viral load in her body enough that it is now undetectable, she wrote in a court filing, ensuring that she won't transmit the virus to others. 'My medication protected my daughter while I was pregnant because it prevented me from transmitting HIV to her during pregnancy,' she wrote. The treatment allows her to be with her child, watching her grow, she said. Davids has been trying for weeks to get clarity from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare about exactly what kind of verification her patients will have to show, and exactly which kinds of immigration status are considered 'lawful.' But the state has yet to provide clear direction, according to the complaint. 'I am really scared about what this means for many of our patients. Their lives will now be in jeopardy,' Davids wrote in a May 30 email to the Department of Health and Welfare.
Associated Press
a day ago
- Health
- Associated Press
Idaho doctor, patients sue over new law halting public benefits to immigrants in US unlawfully
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho doctor and four residents are challenging a new state law that halts some of the few public benefits available to people living in the U.S. unlawfully, including a program that provides access to life-saving HIV and AIDS medication for low income patients. The ACLU of Idaho filed the federal lawsuit Thursday night on behalf of Dr. Abby Davids and four people with HIV who are not named because they are immigrants without lawful permanent residency. The complaint says the new law is vague, contradicts federal law and makes it impossible for health care providers to determine exactly what kind of immigration status is excluded and how to verify that status for patients. They want a judge to grant them class-action status, expanding any ruling to other impacted people. Dozens of patients treated by one Boise-area clinic stand to lose access to HIV and AIDS medication under the law, according to the complaint, including several cared for by Davids. 'Withdrawing HIV treatment from her patients will not only have devastating consequences on their health, it raises the public health risk of increased HIV transmission,' the ACLU wrote in the lawsuit. 'When her patients are undetectable, they cannot transmit the virus. Without HIV treatment, however, they cannot maintain an undetectable viral level and therefore are able to transmit the virus to others.' The new Idaho law takes effect July 1, and appears to be the first limiting public health benefits since President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to enhance eligibility verification and ensure that public benefits aren't going to ineligible immigrants. The law requires people to verify that they are legal U.S. residents to receive public benefits like communicable disease testing, vaccinations, prenatal and postnatal care for women, crisis counseling, some food assistance for children and even access to food banks or soup kitchens that rely on public funding. Federal law generally prohibits immigrants in the U.S. illegally from receiving taxpayer-funded benefits like Medicare, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and Social Security. But there are some exceptions for things like emergency medical care and other emergency or public health services. Idaho's law still allows for emergency medical services. But in a June 18 letter to health care providers, Idaho Division of Public Health administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch said HIV is a long-term condition and not an emergency — so people must verify their lawful presence in order to get benefits through the federal Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. The HIV patients challenging the new law include a married couple from Columbia with pending asylum applications, a man who was brought to the U.S. when he was just 4 years old and has Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status until next year, and a man from Mexico who has been living and working in Idaho since 2020. One of the patients said she and her husband were diagnosed with HIV in 2019 and immediately started antiretroviral therapy, receiving the medications at no cost through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. The medication has lowered the viral load in her body enough that it is now undetectable, she wrote in a court filing, ensuring that she won't transmit the virus to others. 'My medication protected my daughter while I was pregnant because it prevented me from transmitting HIV to her during pregnancy,' she wrote. The treatment allows her to be with her child, watching her grow, she said. Davids has been trying for weeks to get clarity from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare about exactly what kind of verification her patients will have to show, and exactly which kinds of immigration status are considered 'lawful.' But the state has yet to provide clear direction, according to the complaint. 'I am really scared about what this means for many of our patients. Their lives will now be in jeopardy,' Davids wrote in a May 30 email to the Department of Health and Welfare.
