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Music Courtney Barnett returns with 'Creature of Habit' Singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett's latest album is a reflection on a changed woman. Our New Music Friday discussion breaks it down. Michael Levitt
From Tehran to Tel Aviv, the Gulf and Beirut: Regional reflections on one month of war One month into the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran, we turn to our correspondents across the region to assess the conflict's impact. Daniel Estrin
Sports 2 games for the U.S. men's soccer team are a preview of their chances in the World Cup The U.S. men's national soccer team is set to host two World Cup contenders, Belgium and Portugal, in blockbuster friendly matchups that will show whether the Americans have a chance at success. Becky Sullivan
Politics House Republicans reject Senate plan to end DHS shutdown A Senate bill to end the shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security is facing stiff resistance in the House, leaving funding for the agency in doubt. Barbara Sprunt
World Cuban Americans face scrutiny for sending goods back to the island Cuban Americans who ship goods to relatives on the island are now seen as propping up Cuba's communist regime as the economy there continues to deteriorate. David Ovalle
Week in Review: light rail, Sonics, and surveillance Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with retired KIRO Radio broadcaster Dave Ross, KUOW Soundside host, co-host of Sound Politics podcast Libby Denkmann, and co-founder and publisher of PubliCola, co-host of Seattle Nice podcast Erica Barnett. Bill Radke
Politics Defense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officers The four Army officers were on track to become one-star generals, NPR confirms. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth's involvement in the promotion process is highly unusual. Tom Bowman
Health Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens Juries in two big cases have affirmed what research is finding: The design of social media platforms is particularly compelling and hard to resist for kids. There are growing calls to change it. Carmel Wroth
Arts & Life 'The Madison' adds to Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' legacy — 'Marshals' not so much Yellowstone's creator is back with two new shows set in the American West. Marshals struggles, but The Madison offers a thoughtful portrait of a family in flux. David Bianculli
Arts & Life Strangers forge a powerful bond after a car crash in 'Miroirs No. 3' After the sudden death of her boyfriend, a young Berlin woman is taken in by a family she meets in the countryside. In showing the ache of love and loss, Miroirs No. 3 holds up a mirror to us all. Justin Chang