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Preliminary report says fuel switches were cut off before Air India Boeing 787 crash

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What are your rights as a renter in Seattle? Here are the basics

Rent control has come to Washington state — state lawmakers capped rent hikes at 10% this year — while Seattle councilmembers look to change local tenant laws, so now is a good time for Seattle renters to get a refresher on their rental rights.

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This puzzle game is helping kids think critically about AI

Young people are using AI. And there’s concern this could result in a decline in critical thinking skills. UW PhD student Aayushi Dangol talks about a game she designed to help kids think critically about AI.

July 14, 2025

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