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The job market remains incredibly healthy — but the tariff storm could upend things

Employers added 228,000 jobs in March, showcasing a solid labor market. But uncertainty over tariffs and tepid consumer spending may weigh on job growth in the months to come.
- Scott Horsley
Trade war escalates as China hits back with 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods

Analysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China will make a near-term deal to end the trade war "highly unlikely".
- John Ruwitch
Casual Friday with Naomi Tomky and Todd Bishop

This week… Microsoft is turning 50! Get ready for those AARP mailers. Seattle’s signature mist may be changing. Climate scientists say our rain is getting more intense. And a Ballard baker is serving up sweet cake slices from a refrigerated cake ATM. Seattle Met Food Editor Naomi Tomky and Geekwire Co-Founder Todd Bishop are here to break down the week.
- Patricia Murphy
The unique genetic change that turned horses into athletic powerhouses

A new study suggests genetic changes allow horses to produce more energy, while minimizing the toll the energy takes on cells.
- Jonathan Lambert
Word of the Week: The swashbuckling origins and evolution of 'filibuster'

Sen. Cory Booker's record-breaking Senate speech wasn't technically a filibuster, but it still put the word in focus. Here's what to know about its history, from the swashbuckling to the stonewalling.
- Rachel Treisman
A 'beacon' or a 'roulette'? Chinese America watchers see opportunities and pitfalls

Some of China's America watchers see opportunities for their country in the United States' retreat from international institutions. Others see distractions and pitfalls.
- Anthony Kuhn
Major deal wipes out $30 billion in medical debt. Even backers say it's not enough

Undue Medical Debt is retiring unpaid medical bills for 20 million people. The debt trading company that owned them is leaving the market.
- Noam Levey
A hot seat for Musk, the trade war and third-term talk: Takeaways from the week

A GOP electoral warning points to Elon Musk in the hot seat, and President Trump employed a third-term distraction. Also, a trade war rages, and there were mass firings at key scientific agencies.
- Domenico Montanaro
Microsoft turns 50: A look back at everything from the Altair to the Zune

The company helped launch the software industry and bring a computer to every desktop. Hit products like Windows and the Xbox became household names – but does anyone remember the Zune?
- Monica Nickelsburg
NCAA president on why he supports NIL settlement for college players

NCAA president Charlie Baker discusses a proposed settlement between college athletes and the NCAA for making direct payments to players for their name, image and likeness.
- Majd Al-Waheidi

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