Nihilistic online networks groom minors to commit harm. Her son was one of them When Dana's son was hospitalized last year, it led her to a path of discovery about predatory online networks that groom children into harming themselves and others. Their reach is global and growing. Odette Yousef
Voice of America director says Trump officials are illegally ousting him A judge is demanding answers about the international broadcaster's future from Trump official Kari Lake. David Folkenflik
It's 2025, the year we decided we need a widespread slur for robots People all over TikTok and Instagram are using the word "clanker" as a catch-all for robots and AI. Here's a deep dive into the origins of the pejorative and an explanation of why it's spreading. Vanessa Romo
So long, study guides? The AI industry is going after students Students are increasingly using AI tools to help with — and do — their homework. Here's how older online study services, students and professors are adapting. Ayana Archie
Mexican ranchers struggle to adapt as a parasite ravages cattle exports to the U.S. U.S. agriculture officials halted live cattle crossing the border in July due to concerns about the flesh-eating maggot which has been found in southern Mexico and is creeping north. The Associated Press
NFL and ESPN reach nonbinding agreement for sale of NFL Network and other media assets Under the terms, ESPN will acquire NFL Network, NFL Fantasy and the rights to distribute the RedZone channel to cable and satellite operators and the league will get a 10% equity stake in ESPN. The Associated Press
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine contracts The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. The Associated Press
Tuesday Evening Headlines One last thing about today's primary election, an update about the Titan submersible, and news about two Seattle murals. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers
Could moving local elections to even years boost voter turnout? It’s primary election day. If you fail to perform that most sacred civic duty of a free democracy, you won’t be alone. In fact, you’re in the majority. Libby Denkmann
House Oversight Committee subpoenas the Justice Department for Epstein files The committee asked the DOJ for files related to its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. It is also looking to question Bill and Hillary Clinton, among several other former government officials. Elena Moore