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Weekend Listen: Seattle autism researchers say there’s no “silver bullet,” and Washington colleges lose federal funding for migrant students

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom. US health secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr., has announced what he thinks are at least one cause and one cure for autism. Local researchers are pushing back on those claims. And this summer, the Trump administration eliminated funding that helps children from migrant families attend college. We’ll learn about what that means for Washington students.

Food

And the 2025 World Cheese Champion is – a Swiss gruyere made from raw cow's milk

The best cheese of 2025 has been declared: The winner of the World Cheese Awards is an aged Gruyère from the Swiss Alps.

Education

Faculty, advocates react to Texas A&M University's new race and gender approval system

The new Texas A&M University System, which requires professors to obtain approval from the school president to discuss certain race and gender topics, has been met with opposition from faculty and freedom of speech advocates.

The BBC apologized for its edit of Trump's January 6 speech. He says he will still sue

The BBC apologizes to President Trump for edits made to his January 6 speech that gave the impression that he specifically called for violence. But Trump still wants a financial settlement.

World

Here are the latest updates on the conflict in Ukraine

As Ukrainian troops struggle to defend a key city in Ukraine's east, a widening energy corruption scandal in Kyiv implicates a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and forces resignations in his cabinet.

Sports

Saturday Sports: The MLB's Most Valuable Player awards; the NFL mid-season standings

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with sportswriter Howard Bryant about the results of the most valuable player awards in the MLB and how the NFL playoff picture is shaping up mid-season.

Politics

The shutdown is over, so what's next for Congress?

With the government shutdown over, we take a look at what's next in Congress in the coming weeks.

National

A transportation policy expert explains the pros of privatizing U.S. air traffic control

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bob Poole, with the Reason Foundation, who argues that privatizing air traffic control in the U.S. would bring more stable funding and fewer travel disruptions.

Animals

All you need to know about West Coast orcas, their distinct diets and habits

A study reveals that certain West Coast orcas belong to distinct social groups with different habits and diets. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ecologist Josh McInnes about how the groups differ.

World

How Iranian authorities target businesses dealing with women not covering their heads

Instead of arresting women who shun the hijab head covering, Iran is targeting the cafes where they gather