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'Hedda' star Tessa Thompson wrestles with cynicism but chooses optimism

Thompson has the words "yes" and "no" tattooed on opposite arms. "I'm constantly wrestling with ... my cynicism and my optimism," she says. In addition to Hedda, she stars in the series His & Hers.

Technology

How parents can help teens use AI safely

Teen use of artificial intelligence chatbots is growing, and psychologists worry it’s affecting their social development and mental health.

Environment

California makes headway to restore wetlands

California's Bay Area now has more than 57,800 acres of restored tidal marsh.

Broadway stars in their 90s share how they keep moving

Professional actors and singers are like athletes. They use their bodies constantly, performing up to eight times a week.

Seattle's new City Council President shares her goals for 2026

District 3 representative Joy Hollingsworth won unanimous support yesterday from her colleagues to lead the council over the next two years. She explains how the city council will navigate 2026 and beyond.

Sports

A Huskies quarterback leaves, UW threatens to sue

Want to buy an old ferry? Serious inquiries only

Washington State Ferries is having a tough time selling two decommissioned boats that have been on the market for more than four years. Washington’s current fleet is aging. As more ferries are retired, finding the right owner presents a major challenge. Journalist Tom Banse wrote about this conundrum for the Washington State Standard.

National

Minnesota State Sen. Zaynab Mohamed reacts to fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Minnesota State Sen. Zaynab Mohamed, who represents the Minneapolis district where a woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent Wednesday.