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He once had motor skill challenges. Now he's the world's fastest Rubik's cube solver

What puzzles most people — like solving a Rubik's cube — makes sense to Max Park. And the world of speedcubing has helped the autistic 21-year-old crack the code on what might come easy to others.
- Emma Bowman
Pixar's 'Elemental' bombs at box office

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with critic Keith Phipps about the poor performance of Pixar's new movie Elemental and what it says about the movie industry.
- Mary Louise Kelly
Voice

This is a story about the way we make a statement.
- Whitney Henry-Lester
Mike's adventures in art: City of the future and MoPoP's 'My Mic Sounds Nice'

If you're looking for tips on how to experience art in the Seattle area, you're in the right place. In this weekly post, KUOW arts reporter Mike Davis has suggestions for what to do around Seattle over the weekend so you can have your own adventures in arts and culture.
- Mike Davis
At MoPOP, hip-hop feminism is on the mic

Hip-hop is turning 50 this summer. To celebrate, Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture is showcasing a new exhibit looking at the profound role women have had in shaping the genre.
- Mike Davis
Seattle museum celebrates Black history, honors Juneteenth

Over the weekend, the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle will host a series of Juneteenth celebrations, highlighting a variety of events, talks, and activism in the city celebrating the nation's newest federal holiday.
- Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Every superhero has an origin story. So does every superhero's superfan. Here's mine.

"I always made the decision to run, and I usually got away." A Martinez found a relatable and human superhero in The Flash, and grew up to be a superfan.
- A Martinez
Minneapolis arts leader to run Seattle Office of Arts & Culture

KUOW arts reporter Mike Davis has more.
- Stephen Howie
What happened when Tom Hanks' typewriter showed up at this small Bremerton shop
- Dyer Oxley
Casual Friday with Hannah Weinberger and Clare McGrane

This week… Amazon’s return-to-office mandate is making things busier downtown… and commutes are getting longer too King County is mulling whether or not to require businesses to accept cash. And how much is too much for a really fancy burger? Science journalist Hannah Weinberger and KUOW Producer Clare McGrane are here to break down the week.
- Vaughan Jones

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