Hear it Again: Pulitzer Prize winning author Tessa Hulls on her graphic novel 'Feeding Ghosts' Yesterday, Seattle-based author Tessa Hulls won a Pulitzer Prize for her graphic novel "Feeding Ghosts." We're re-sharing our original interview to highlight Hulls' big achievement. Hans Anderson
In the wake of tariffs, cargo at the Port of LA is down 35% The immediate impact of the cargo decline affects virtually every business around the ports, but port officials say this downturn will soon be felt much more broadly. Steve Futterman
Federal funding uncertainty? Budget gap? New KC Exec has a plan for that. New King County Executive Shannon Braddock is stepping into the position at a challanging time. The county is facing a roughly $150 million general fund budget deficit and is dealing with uncertainty over federal grants. Hans Anderson
UW president warns of budget crisis, potential layoffs During a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday, University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce said funding cuts from both the state and federal government are putting the UW in a budget crisis comparable to the Great Recession of 2008. Natalie Akane Newcomb
How a visit from actor Jon Voight led Trump to post about movie tariffs Since he announced his intention to impose a 100% tariff on movies made outside of the United States, President Trump has hedged, saying he's open to meeting with industry leaders. Mandalit del Barco
Disney's newest theme park will be in Abu Dhabi The company's theme parks and cruises make up a fast-growing section of its profits. The new park will be located on Yas Island with a number of existing attractions. Neda Ulaby
Black smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel as cardinals cast an unsuccessful first vote Black smoke streamed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the more than 130 cardinal electors have not come to a two-thirds agreement about who the next pope should be. Sarah Ventre
Humans still haven't seen 99.999% of the deep seafloor Human eyes have only seen a tiny, tiny, tiny fraction of the areas of the world that are covered by deep water. Scientists want to change how they explore these regions. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Trump administration plans to deport migrants to Libya A U.S. official has confirmed to NPR that the Trump administration is planning to deport migrants to Libya, another step in a crackdown on illegal immigration. Kate Bartlett
JD Vance's half-brother advances in his uphill quest to become Cincinnati's mayor Cory Bowman, who shares a father with Vance, says he was inspired to enter the race after his half-brother's inauguration. A Republican last ran for Cincinnati mayor, unsuccessfully, in 2009. Rachel Treisman
