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U.S. probes foreign links to agriculture research to protect food supply

While researchers agree food security is important, they say scrutiny of foreign collaboration could hurt U.S. innovation.
- Ximena Bustillo
How effective is 'precooling' your home during off-peak hours? It depends

Does precooling your home work? Yes, no or maybe — depending on who you ask. But don't worry, we also have some other tips to keep you cool this summer.
- Ayana Archie
What's it like to have Frank Lloyd Wright design your house? This 101-year-old knows

Roland Reisley is the last original client of Frank Lloyd Wright, still living in the Usonian home designed by the famed architect. Even after 73 years, he told NPR, he still marvels at the beauty of the home.
- Vanessa Romo
The U.N.'s highest court will decide on the climate obligations of countries

After years of lobbying by vulnerable island nations, the U.N. asked the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion, a non-binding but important basis for international obligations.
- The Associated Press
Thousands protest as Zelenskyy signs bill weakening anti-corruption agencies

Ukraine's parliament passed legislation that will tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies, which critics say could significantly weaken their independence.
- The Associated Press
Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15%

The 15% tax on imported Japanese goods is a meaningful drop from the 25% rate that Trump, in a recent letter to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, said would be levied starting Aug. 1.
- The Associated Press
Tuesday Evening Headlines

Invasive owls might not be culled in Washington, Oregon, and California, healthcare workers are moving to British Colombia, and Redmond teens want their firehouse hangout space back. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
- Paige Browning
Why the Seattle School Board is extending its superintendent search

The district will not have a permanent leader when its roughly 50,000 students come back in September.
- Gabriel Spitzer
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from Olympic women's sports

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee tells the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports that it has an "obligation to comply" with an executive order issued by President Trump.
- The Associated Press
The race for Seattle Mayor: Joe Mallahan

All this week, Soundside is interviewing the most competitive candidates for Seattle Mayor ahead of the August 5th primary election.
- Libby Denkmann

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