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Politics A judge ruled their firings were illegal. The government got to do it anyway A judge ruled the firing of thousands of federal employees was illegal. But he stopped short of ordering the government to reinstate them, predicting the Supreme Court would overturn it. Andrea Hsu
Politics A question of intent: Is what's happening in Gaza genocide? As accusations of genocide in Gaza mount against Israel, NPR looks at how the term is defined legally and why previously reticent scholars have changed their minds. Majd Al-Waheidi
Health 8 walking and biking safety tips that just might save your life In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe. Pien Huang
National Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned Home prices skyrocketed during the pandemic — and have stayed high. For some Americans, making their budget work means having fewer children than they'd envisioned. Laurel Wamsley
Food Seattle restaurants get creative to keep doors open Seattle Times food critic Tan Vinh and editor Trevor Lenzmeier break down the openings focused on sandwiches and fast-casual small plates and look at how large format restaurants and fine dining spots are closing or pivoting. Tan Vinh
Politics White House threatens layoffs — not furloughs — if the government shuts down In past government shutdowns, workers have been put on temporary furloughs until funding resumes. This time, the Trump White House is looking for bigger and more permanent cuts, a new memo shows. Tamara Keith
Wednesday Evening Headlines Amazon goes to trial in Seattle, EV sales in WA are lagging behind expectations, and the Seattle Mariners are headed back to the playoffs. Paige Browning
World For the first time in nearly 6 decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the U.N. Turning the page on decades of distance, Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa addressed the U.N. General Assembly, marking the first time any president from his country has done so in almost 60 years. The Associated Press
Environment Washington sees 11th-hour rush to buy EVs before tax incentive disappears Washington's electric vehicle sales have mostly sagged in 2025. But with federal tax breaks for purchasing electric vehicles disappearing at the end of September, interest in plug-in vehicles has surged — at least temporarily. John Ryan
On the ballot: Sen. Victoria Hunt, 5th Legislative District We talk to the Democratic incumbent in the state Senate race in Washington's 5th District, which spans Issaquah to Enumclaw. Gabrielle Healy