Opinion: A little league heartbreak The State Department denied one Venezuelan Little League team entry into the U.S., but allowed another. NPR's Scott Simon questions how the sports exemption to Trump's travel ban is being applied. Scott Simon
Millions of Ukrainians abroad hope to return home once Russia's invasion ends Some Ukrainians have already returned after fleeing Russia's invasion, and almost half of the more than 5 million still abroad want to, according to a survey this year. Claire Harbage
Art of the praise: Why flattering Trump is now the go-to diplomatic move World leaders have lavished praise on President Trump in order to smooth diplomatic relations — and get better deals too. Saige Miller
If compliments make you feel super awkward, this comic is for you When someone says something nice about us, it can make us feel awkward and uncomfortable. Researchers explain the science behind those emotions — and make the case for accepting genuine praise. Malaka Gharib
Friday Evening Headlines ICE detainees in Tacoma treated for tuberculosis, education non-profit says WA owes it millions, and local food banks are bracing for a wave of new clients. Paige Browning
A pediatrician working in Gaza on how she finds the will to keep going Dr. Seema Jilani is a pediatrician who has been providing medical care to children in Gaza. Tinbete Ermyas
New report reveals thousands of unfilled federal firefighting jobs A new report from ProPublica shows the extent of firefighting job vacancies Hans Anderson
Week in Review: Tariffs, Denny Blaine Park, and Robotaxis. Bill Radke discusses the week's news with Jolie Lansdowne, Cathy Allen, and Brian Callanan. Bill Radke
States sue Trump administration over its actions against gender-affirming health care Today 16 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit in support of children's hospitals and doctors that have provided gender-affirming care for minors, contending the Trump administration has acted illegally in pressuring doctors and children's hospitals to stop. Juana Summers
Researchers find some bird parents get 'divorced' after breeding A new study from Oxford University finds that a common European songbird sometimes divorces its partner between breeding seasons. Geoff Brumfiel