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The Mystery Artist Filling Subway Ad Space With Whimsy

11 June 2026 at 08:00
Sue Sarah Gilbert, a Rockefeller descendant in Seattle, raised $1 million to place her drawings in New York City stations.

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Sue Sarah Gilbert, a self-described hobby artist, raised money from investors and contributed some of her own to fund a monthslong campaign displaying her artwork in several subway stations.

Amtrak Speeds Up Trip From Vancouver to Seattle for World Cup Fans

10 June 2026 at 21:58
Passengers heading from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle will now clear U.S. customs before boarding instead of stopping once they’ve crossed the border.

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Amtrak’s Cascades line takes about four hours to get from Vancouver, British Columbia, which is hosting seven World Cup matches, to Seattle, which is hosting six.
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