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Seahawks primed for Super Bowl grudge match with Patriots

The Seattle Seahawks will return to the Super Bowl this Sunday to take on the New England Patriots. The last time the Seahawks made it to the league championship game was 2015, when they lost in the final minutes to the Tom Brady-led Pats. For a look ahead to the big game, KUOW’s Kim Malcolm talked to Jerry Brewer, who writes about sports for The Athletic.

Friday Evening Headlines

Another lawsuit has been filed against the city of Seattle as a result of the 2020 CHOP protests, local police in western Washington are being mistaken for ICE agents, and the Seahawks prepare for their fourth Super Bowl trip this Sunday.   It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.

Sports

Seahawks vs. Patriots: The Super Bowl rematch no one expected when the season began

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Nora Princiotti of The Ringer to preview this year's Super Bowl matchup between Seattle and New England.

Business

Goodbye, Minute Maid frozen juices

Coca-Cola, which owns Minute Maid, has announced it will discontinue its line of frozen juice concentrates, which have been a staple in many American homes over the past 80 years.

Sports

2026 Winter Olympics get underway with opening ceremony in Milan

Elegant and energetic, Milan puts its best foot forward to kick off the 2026 Winter Olympics with a star-studded opening ceremony.

Business

Wall Street's latest wild week

The Nasdaq had its worst days since April's tariff turmoil, as investor worries mounted about an AI bubble -- but there were some non-tech bright spots.

Health Care

California's largest children's hospital system discontinues some gender-affirming care

Two hospitals in California are discontinuing hormone treatments for transgender youth, citing Trump administration pressures. In the past year, many hospitals and clinics have scaled back that care.

Arts & Life

Melinda French Gates on learning to trust again after divorcing Bill Gates

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Melinda French Gates talks about learning to trust again after her divorce.