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Education More college students now learn entirely online than completely in-person This year is the first time that more U.S. college students will learn entirely online compared to being fully in-person. And research shows most online programs cost as much or more than in-person. Elissa Nadworny
World European allies step up plans for Ukraine stabilization, with U.S. attending meeting The force is expected to provide logistical and training experts to help reconstitute Ukraine's armed forces, secure Ukraine's skies and the Black Sea. The Associated Press
National Protesters and federal agents clash during raid at Southern California farm A confrontation erupted Thursday between protesters and federal officials carrying out a raid, with authorities throwing canisters to disperse the crowd. The Associated Press
National Since COVID, threats to local school officials have nearly tripled, research finds Researchers at Princeton University say some instances corresponded with national attacks on DEI initiatives as well as on LGBTQ+ policies and that the targets held a variety of political views. Frank Langfitt
Immigration Fears of ICE arrests cause tension at Seattle immigration court At courthouses across the country, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been arresting people who show up for required immigration court hearings. Seattle Times staff reporter Catalina Gaitán spent time at the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle yesterday, amid rumors ICE was planning to show up. Paige Browning
Environment 'Heat kink' could delay light rail on hot days in King County Hot temperatures around Seattle this month could mean potential delays to light rail service. Casey Martin
Thursday Evening Headlines King County Assessor John Wilson resigns from the King County Executive race, wildfires and drought hit the state, and we officially have a new police chief. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers
Politics Who's your lawyer? We take a deep dive into the Seattle city attorney election and whether a Republican can distance herself from the president and win in that deep blue city. Scott Greenstone
Global Health UNAIDS report warns HIV progress at risk as U.S. funding cuts take hold The UNAIDS annual report warns that Trump-era HIV funding cuts could lead to 6 million more infections and 4 million deaths by 2029 — as low-income countries struggle to fill the gap.
Climate How climate change is affecting prized tea-growing regions in China and Taiwan Changing weather patterns and higher temperatures are affecting some of the most prized tea-growing regions in China and Taiwan. Aowen Cao