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Arts & Life Middle Eastern, North African food steps into Seattle's culinary spotlight Mediterranean food is a sweeping designation that embraces a wide variety of cuisines. One specific region — Middle Eastern, North African — is stepping into Seattle’s crowded food scene. Ruby de Luna Play AudioListen 5 mins
Music La Mixanteña de Santa Cecilia brings Mexican flair to New Orleans Jazz Festival The band elevates the rich musical traditions of Guerrero and the Afro-Mexican rhythms of Mexico’s Pacific coast. Play AudioListen 6 mins
Spreading art through vending machines One printmaker in Maine is trying to make vending machines a little more creative. Play AudioListen 4 mins
Inside KUOW KUOW president makes statement on executive order attacking public media Last night, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to cease all direct and indirect funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Caryn G. Mathes
Arts & Life Russell Brand granted bail, after appearing in court on rape and assault charges The political pundit faces multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. He was first accused by four women in 2023. Andrew Limbong
Politics Trump again threatens Harvard's tax-exempt status, saying, 'It's what they deserve!' Trump's comments on social media marked the latest volley in a battle between the administration and the wealthiest college in the world. Elissa Nadworny
National Trump cuts demolish agency focused on toxic chemicals and workplace hazards The Trump administration has decimated an agency responsible for carrying out much of the research and prevention efforts to curb exposure to dangerous substances and situations in the workplace. Will Stone
How can car-centric cities redesign with humans in mind? Most U.S. cities are designed for cars. But one Arizona community has been designed to be completely car-free. Urban planner Jeff Speck says all cities can build more walkability into their designs. Manoush Zomorodi Play AudioListen 10 mins
Politics Trump is proposing Congress cut $163 billion in non-defense spending next year These proposed cuts are to programs that Congress authorizes each year — not to spending on safety nets like Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. More details are expected on Friday. Danielle Kurtzleben
How social norms — within a culture, a city, a household — drive our decisions Social norms vary dramatically from one culture to another — but why? Psychologist Michele Gelfand unpacks why societies and individuals develop either tight or loose attitudes toward rules. Manoush Zomorodi Play AudioListen 14 mins
