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Casual Friday with Todd Bishop and Jeff Shulman

Kroger announced upcoming closures to 4 Fred Meyers in the Seattle area. Washington’s only hybrid electric ferry isn’t working. And people are acting up in public.  UW Professor Jeff Shulman and Geekwire Co-Founder Todd Bishop are here to break down the week.

National

Erik Menendez has been denied parole

California denied parole for Erik Menendez, who along with his brother Lyle have spent more than three decades behind bars for their parents' murders. Lyle Menendez faces a parole hearing on Friday.

National

Lawyer for some of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victims discusses files release

The Justice Department is starting to share files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein with the House Oversight Committee. NPR talks with James Marsh, a lawyer for some of his accusers.

World

U.N.-backed agency says famine exists in northern Gaza

A U.N.-backed food security group has issued a dire warning: famine has officially now taken hold in northern Gaza and is expected to spread in the coming months.

Health

Offered a cash price for a prenatal genetic test? It may be your best bet

An expectant mom got a $750 bill for a blood test to check for genetic abnormalities in her baby. Then she tried to figure out why it was so high.

Politics

First wave of Epstein files is being sent to Congress, says Oversight Committee chair

The Justice Department is expected to deliver files from its Jeffrey Epstein investigation to the House Oversight Committee starting Friday. The panel plans to release some of the files publicly.