PBS cuts 15% of jobs in wake of federal funding cut After Congress clawed back public media funding, PBS says it's cutting 15% of its staff, or more than 100 jobs. David Folkenflik
President Trump plans to rename the Defense Department as the Department of War The change would return the department to a name that it carried for much of its history, until it became the Department of Defense in the wake of World War II. Jason Breslow
Thursday Evening Headlines WA's top health official issues order that anyone can get a Covid vaccine, tariffs will cost jobs and raise prices in WA according to new report, and undercover cops will attend Seahawks games, dressed as opposing fans. Paige Browning
US coffee tariffs stir trouble for Brazil, but opportunity for Colombia A 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian coffee just kicked in — and it’s shaking up global supply chains. As American roasters scramble for alternatives, Colombia is cashing in. But how long will the beans — and prices — hold? Christine Arrasmith
The U.S. is designating Ecuador's largest gangs as terrorists The U.S. is designating Ecuador's two largest gangs — Los Choneros and Los Lobos — as foreign terrorist organizations. Michele Kelemen
A perspective on the Presidential Fitness Test from an actual physical education teacher Renton PE Teacher Teri Garrett gives us her perspective on the Presidential Fitness Test now that it's back in the curriculum thanks to the Trump Administration. Gabrielle Healy
For mixed status families, deportation fears cast shadow over new academic year As the new school year begins, mixed immigration status families face heightened fears about ICE enforcement near schools, creating anxiety that extends far beyond the classroom. Jasmine Garsd
Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Sept 4th-7th While it may be hazy outside, there are still plenty of reasons to get out & enjoy the weekend, and Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows has all the events worth checking out. Libby Denkmann
Experiencing pain? Sanjay Gupta explains why 'It Doesn't Have to Hurt' Gupta's new book examines the world of pain — why we feel it, and how we can treat it. He says distraction and meditation can be useful tools for managing certain kinds of pain. Terry Gross
Senators from both parties grilled RFK Jr. on vaccines and more In a blistering hearing, Senators from both parties challenged the health secretary to defend his actions, including on vaccines access and CDC leadership. Yuki Noguchi