Louisiana police chiefs charged in immigrant visa fraud scheme Three current and former police chiefs, a marshal and a business owner were charged with falsifying police reports in a years-long visa scheme in Louisiana. Alana Wise
Settlement reached in investors' lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other company leaders A settlement has been reached in a class action investors' lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and company leaders over claims stemming from the privacy scandal involving Cambridge Analytica. The Associated Press
WA food banks, hospitals and more bracing for Big Beautiful Bill Local and national organizations alike are still absorbing the historic implications of the Republican tax and spending law known as the One Big, Beautiful Bill. Soundside reached out to several local leaders to ask how the One Big Beautiful Bill will affect their work. Gabrielle Healy
Does Mount Rainier look more bare than usual? You might have noticed that Mount Rainier’s been looking a little bald lately. People on social media have been posting that Washington’s favorite sight looks less snowy than usual. How much is climate change playing into the mountain’s sleek peak? Maleeha Syed
Cartoon Mess Live’s Tom DesLongchamp on channeling a “rogue wave of creativity” Imagine a cartoon show where the characters talk back to you. That's the premise for "Cartoon Mess Live", a live comedy show by Seattleite Tom DesLongchamp. Libby Denkmann
Senate panel to vote on federal judge nomination for Emil Bove, who defended Trump The vote comes as scores of former DOJ lawyers and retired state and federal court judges say they fear his intense loyalty to the president would carry over onto the bench. Carrie Johnson
Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - July 18-20 Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows brings you all the events fit to print. Or something. Gabrielle Healy
A 'Crypto Week' win: Congress passes 1st major crypto legislation in the U.S. It was a remarkable win for the crypto industry — and for President Trump, who campaigned on making the country "the crypto capital of the planet." Rafael Nam
The UK will lower its voting age to 16. Could the U.S. follow suit? The British government aims to make all 16- and 17-year-olds eligible to vote starting in the next U.K. general election. Some voting age limits are changing in the U.S., but only at the local level. Rachel Treisman
White House says Trump has a common circulatory condition The president underwent a comprehensive medical exam after experiencing swelling in his lower legs in recent weeks. NPR Washington Desk