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Economy Government shutdown delays release of monthly jobs report Typically, the first Friday of the month is when the Labor Department releases its report on jobs and unemployment. But because of the government shutdown, that report is delayed. Scott Horsley
Economy How is the economy doing during the government shutdown? An economist weighs in NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi about the strength of the economy during the government shutdown. Steve Inskeep
Climate Energy Department canceling over $7 billion in funding for clean energy projects Sixteen states that voted for Kamala Harris last year could see their clean energy projects defunded. Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, says it's politically motivated. Dana Ferguson
World India and China to resume direct flights after a 5-year suspension The suspension, which began with the 2020 Covid outbreak, was prolonged by tensions along the Himalayan border. The Associated Press
National FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservatives Drugmaker Evita Solutions announced on its website that the Food and Drug Administration signed off on its low-cost form of the pill, which is approved to end pregnancies through 10 weeks. The Associated Press
Sports Can the M's make a deep playoff run? Manager Dan Wilson encourages club to stay loose If you’ve been feeling a little lighter, noticing a spring in the step of your neighbors — it might be because of the Seattle Mariners. Libby Denkmann
Environment Trump energy department axes funding for Northwest hydrogen hub The Trump administration announced Wednesday night, the first night of the federal government shutdown, that it is revoking $7.6 billion in funding for clean-energy projects in 16 Democratic-leaning states, including a $1 billion cut to the Pacific Northwest’s multi-state hydrogen hub. John Ryan
Thursday Evening Headlines Trump Administration cancels a hydrogen hub for the PNW, UW investigating after intruder disrupts a class with slurs, and a Christian fundamentalist group is suing Seattle. Paige Browning
Politics Seagulls shut down candidates as congress shuts down the gov This November, King County voters will elect a new executive for the first time in 16 years. Scott Greenstone
Education UW investigating after intruder disrupts a class with slurs, apparent Nazi salute University of Washington police are investigating an incident where a man interrupted a human sexuality lecture. A viral video of the incident shows the intruder shouting gay and ableist slurs and appearing to make a Nazi salute as the class jeered him. Ann Dornfeld